A Pond By Many A Name April 20, 2016December 9, 2016 Phil Martin Milton's "lake" is a man-made mill pond with a dam, dating to the early 19th century. It's Wagamon's Pond today, but it's had ... READ MORE
"Seaside" portraits In the late 19t... April 16, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Seaside backdrops were in demand for studio portraits in the second half of the 19th century. Here are a few. READ MORE
The Black Lion Tamer - All The Way ... April 13, 2016December 12, 2016 Phil Martin Joseph Ledger, born in Milton, traveled throughout Europe as a renowned lion tamer after the Civil War. READ MORE
The M. D. and V. Railroad Schedule,... March 29, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Railroad service from Milton to Baltimore was a boon, but not without a down side. READ MORE
The Devil Came Down To Drawbridge March 15, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin The "Jersey Devil" was sighted in Delaware more than once. In 1909, it returned to Drawbridge. READ MORE
The Bard of Federal Street - D. A. ... March 8, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin David A. Conner's foray into "historical fiction" makes for some interesting reading. The line between fact and fancy in his ... READ MORE
The Scribe's Homestead Still Stands February 29, 2016December 24, 2016 Phil Martin The residence of David A. Conner, Milton's correspondent for the Milford Chronicle, still stands on Federal Street. READ MORE
The "Bathing Machine" - what will t... February 20, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin It's hard to believe, but modesty demanded a solution for female bathers in Victorian times - the "bathing machine." READ MORE
Hints of a life in an album of post... February 10, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Fannie Leonard's postcard collection was large, and clues to her life may be found there. READ MORE
Lydia Ann Black's Graduation Photo February 4, 2016January 7, 2017 Phil Martin Lydia Ann Black, later Lydia B. Cannon, graduated Milton High School in 1907. She was photographed with her classmates. READ MORE