Take pride in Milton’s history.
There’s a lot to learn about Milton, and fortunately we have the resources to give everyone a peek into the past. Check out the links here to see photos, illustrations, and written accounts of our history. For more in depth research, please contact the Reference Department ahead of time to make an appointment. You can reach our Reference Staff at 617-898-4964 or firstname.lastname@example.org.
The Library partners with the Milton Historical Society to celebrate and preserve the history of Milton. The Historical Society offers an online tool to help researchers search the Society’s archives and the Milton Public Library archives. The archives are located in the Library.
Milton Historical Markers
Thanks to the efforts of the Milton 350th Celebration Committee, there are twelve markers located throughout town. These markers highlight the rich history of Milton.
Mass. Memories Road Show (May 2012) – A collection of local family pictures and memories
Milton History & Maps
Historic Properties in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System (MACRIS) allows you to search the Massachusetts Historical Commission database for information on historic properties and areas in the Commonwealth:
The Library has microfilm available for many historical Milton newspapers. These include:
Milton News 1882-1904
Milton Record 1904-1953
Milton Record-Transcript 1954-2012
Milton Times Dec.1995 –
Learn more about your town.
Milton is a colonial town dating back to 1640. Check out the links on this page to learn more about our town’s long history and find out what makes us so unique!