Imagining the Ponder Shipyard September 10, 2024 Phil Martin A spectacular shipyard model and a little AI magic conjure up an image of the Ponder shipyards of the 19th century. READ MORE
Milton Hosiery, German Roots May 27, 2024May 30, 2024 Phil Martin When nylon stockings ruled: how the old hosiery mill on Atlantic and Front Streets came to be. READ MORE
George W. Atkins and the Mystery Pi... January 8, 2024 Phil Martin What is the meaning of the monogram on this gentleman's lapel pin? READ MORE
Who do I think I am? November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 Phil Martin Childhood experiences can shape the life of a septuagenarian blogger in surprising ways. READ MORE
Somewhere in France August 6, 2023August 8, 2023 Phil Martin John Fisher of Milton served with the American Expeditionary Force in WWI. He wrote of life in the trenches in letters home. READ MORE
The Masons of Mill Street July 9, 2023July 9, 2023 Phil Martin For 175 years, Endeavor Lodge 17, A. F. of F. M., or more simply the Masonic Lodge by Goshen Cemetery, has been a part of the ... READ MORE
Who Named Behringer Avenue? May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 Phil Martin Who was Behringer Avenue named for? READ MORE
Is Milton Really Named For The Poet... April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 Phil Martin Many of us believe Milton the town is named for John Milton the poet, but how much do we know about him and his work? READ MORE
Before There Was Amazon Prime February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 Phil Martin Jonathan F. Lofland ran a general merchandise business in Milton for about ten years. READ MORE