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Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop

Blacksmith courses available, special events throughout the year, archives open. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month, September through June.
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop2 days ago
Our friends over at Trafalgar Township Historical Society have shared this event with us that we thought some of you may be interested in. Join them at the old Palermo Public Schoolhouse on Tuesday Oct 3rd at 7:00 pm for a presentation of “Rural Halton County, Early to Mid 1900’s”! Rural Halton County Early to Mid 1900’s! Illustrated by Photographs from four branches of the Norton family, farming life in rural Halton. Alan Norton, has researched his ancestors for over 50 years and published 12 family history books. He will show a few of rural Halton photos at the Trafalgar Township Society. The four branches of Alan Norton's ancestral grandparents were all in Upper Canada or Ontario after 1867. Nortons 1837, Robinsons 1888, McMillans before 1837, Bonifacio 1871. In all four families, at least one of them was able to acquire a camera and there are hundreds of photos in the Norton collection depicting their lives at work and play. Norton will talk about the pictures which show actual operations of market gardening and dairy farming as well as the side story of getting the rural children to high school in Burlington. There are pictures of their personal interests and activities including the Burlington Beach. https://fb.me/e/3RutYxNBC
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop2 days ago
We are quickly approaching October. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us with local Historian Mr. John McDonald at our Gourmet & Spirits Dinner. There are two dates to choose from. Save your seat before they're all gone. http://www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/?event-tag=fundraising-dinners
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop1 week ago
For those interested in our communities historic properties we suggest you pick up Volume 3 which offers readers important insights about 73 homes. You can order on line or make arrangements to drop by and purchase a copy for your self or as a gift. #HistoricalProperties #MHS
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop1 week ago
We're testing this out to see if you can actually see the content. Let us know if you're able to click through to the FM 101 Milton website to learn about the history behind Milton's Minto Crescent and Proud Drive. https://www.miltonnow.ca/2023/09/15/113987/
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop2 weeks ago
Historic Property: This month we feature 94/95 Main Street E., which was built in 1851 for Henry Willmott a carpenter by trade. Following his death it was rented to John White, our member of Parliament. This two story frame dwelling is located on the corner of Main and Bell as a rental property. #knowwhereyoulive #localhistory
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop
Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop3 weeks ago
Due to the recent changes you may no longer be able to see the Street Name History content from FM 101 Milton through Facebook. We will continue to share through X (formerly Twitter) if you'd like to continue to follow this series, be sure to follow us over there. To learn the history behind Milton’s Beasley Terrace and Midway Lane and fhttps://twitter.com/miltonhistsoc/status/1699150001660727544?s=20