History detective investigates an old photograph The above is a photograph of the interior of Grace UMC (United Methodist ... READ MORE

Once again, a casual inquiry into local history has morphed into something quite unexpected. The inquiry in question concerns ... READ MORE

It turns out that Capt. T. C. Conwell’s 1966 self-published book, Ships and Men of the Broadkill, is not only a ... READ MORE

In the definitive work on Milton’s shipbuilding history — Ships and Men of the Broadkill, by Capt. T. C. Conwell — 64 ships ... READ MORE

Finding photographs of the People Of The Windows is proving to be a task that will take years to complete, if ever. That is ... READ MORE

Among the nearly two hundred 19th century homes in Milton is 205 Union Street, built in 1896 and occupied for many decades by ... READ MORE

This morning I sat down and tried to return to writing for this blog, ready to produce some “serious” content. Of ... READ MORE

I have written about J. B. Welch before (follow this link to read his full story). He was a druggist, jeweler and watch ... READ MORE

Once again, an extraordinary bit of luck has provided the Milton Historical with another portrait of one of the people named ... READ MORE