About
The Middleton Area Historical Society owns and operates the Rowley House Museum. Many Middleton artifacts, from First Nation to the 21st century, are on display in the various rooms that are open to the public for viewing (Tuesdays & Saturdays, mid- April to mid-October).
The Rowley House is a Middleton Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. ​The Carriage House on the grounds of the Rowley House Museum contains agricultural, construction and manufacturing implements from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as a horse-drawn carriage. ​
The Middleton Area Historical Society is more than just a museum. The Historical Society holds Stroll and Tell Walks, puts on a Pie and Ice Cream Social that is the biggest annual fundraiser, and participates in downtown Middleton events such as Sip and Stroll and Gallery Night.
​The Middleton Area Historical Society is always looking for volunteers to be docents, event help, and to work on researching, digitizing and updating our collections.
About MAHS
Middleton Area Historical Society was founded in 1974 with the goal of preserving local history.
The society began at City Hall where a group of citizens held fundraisers, such as ice cream socials, to support their efforts. Due to limited space, we explored various options of places to move to, including the Depot and Elm Lawn School.​
In 1989, long-time resident Gilsie Techam helped purchase the Historic Rowley House, located next to City Hall. The Rowley House purchase fulfilled the society's long-held dream of a dedicated space to preserve and share Middleton's history with the community.
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Over 50 years later, Middleton Area Historical Society continues to follow its mission
