Milton Historical Society & Waldie's Blacksmith Shop
16 James St L9T 2P4 Milton, ON, Canada

Good evening everyone, Due to Halton being placed in the Red Zone for Covid-19 restrictions, we will be temporarily suspending all Blacksmith Courses and One-On-One Studio Sessions for the remainder of November. Courses will be rescheduled when we are no longer under Red Zone restrictions. Those who have already registered are requested to please check your email for further instruction. We are sorry to have to cancel these events but we feel it is the right thing to do under... the circumstances. Regards, The Milton Historical Society

Today's featured historic property is St. John’s Anglican Church which is located on Guelph Line and built of stone.

Reistration is now open for our 2021 Spring Blacksmith Courses! Spaces are VERY limited due to social distancing requirements so book your spot today! For information or to register for a course, visit miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/blacksmith-courses/

Today's #TakeMeBackMilton is the list of names on the War Memorial located in Nassagaweya area which is part of Milton to the North West.

A late #TakeMeBackMilton for today. A group of Milton soldiers in 1914 standing outside the old Armouries located at 103 Martin Street, the former Knox Presbyterian Church.

Today we remember all those who fought and those who died for our freedom. Lest we forget. "And at the going down of the sun, we will remember them."

Today's #TakeMeBackMilton is Kathleen Panton, R. N. - Miss Panton was a supervisor in the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. She resigned to be one of three nurses for the Queen’s Canadian Military Hospital in England and set sail for England in 1915 to assist in World War I.

This weekend's Historic Walking Tour of Martin Street has now sold out due to high demand! Thank you everyone for your interest.

Thank you to our over 1,800 followers on Facebook & Twitter. Please also watch us on YouTube https://tinyurl.com/y3bpzoq6. New video content being added in October!

Explore one of Milton’s oldest neighbourhoods on this guided tour of historic Martin Street. A perfect introduction for new and older residents, as well as first time visitors to Milton. The walk will begin at 2pm leaving from Milton Historical Society, 16 James Street. The cost is $10.00 payable in cash only at the start of the tour. For more information or to book your spot, please visit miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/historic-walking-tours/

We are excited to announce two new dates for our Beginner Blacksmith Courses! Registration is now open for October 3rd and November 22nd. We are also offering a new Specialty Course - Coal Tools and Tongs. For more information or to register for a course, please visit tinyurl.com/y4mfg8fh

Register today for one of our Fall Blacksmith Courses. Full details available at https://tinyurl.com/y4mfg8fh

Register today for this Sundays Historic Walking Tour! Last one of the season. More information at https://tinyurl.com/yxc5anep

Today's featured property is 12 Elizabeth Street. It was built in 1849 as a frame home for Elizabeth and John Humphrey who was a carpenter and a farmer. They had purchased the property from John Martin. They raised five children who were all born in Canada. We might assume that Elizabeth Street was named in honour of Mrs. Humphrey.

Today's #TakeMeBackMilton is a photo of the 1953 Cheerleaders for Kilbride Public School Do you recognize anyone?

Come and explore the beauty of Downtown Milton and learn the history behind some of our most iconic buildings and residents. Spaces are very limited so please book your spot ahead of time. The walk will leave from the Waldie Blacksmith Shop, 16 James Street at 2pm on Sunday, September 20th. The cost is $10/person. For more information, or to reserve your spot, please visit tinyurl.com/yy57hg4f

Feeding the barn raisers The men sitting at this table were one of the last group of local area farmers to help raise (construct) the barn for J. L. Chisholm in 1958, which was farmers helping farmers. The ladies always provided a great variety at meal time. #TakeMeBackMilton

NEWS UPDATE! Our October 20th date is SOLD OUT! We are now taking bookings for October 27th. Full details at https://tinyurl.com/y45cw5bb

Join us for our 2nd Annual Gourmet & Spirits Evening on Tuesday October 20th. Full details at https://tinyurl.com/umz3e8f

Register today for one of our Historic Walking Tours! First weekend was sold out and three more to go for the balance of September. More information at https://tinyurl.com/yxc5anep

Historic Walking Tours are back! Spaces are limited so book yours today! miltonhistoricalsociety.ca