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On Wednesday, October 28 residents are invited to hear the results of the Historical and Architectural Resources Survey, at 5:30 pm in the Kromrey Middle School cafetorium. Traci Schnell, Historical Consulting LLC will present the findings of a reconnaissance and intensive survey of structures in the city of Middleton. Nearly 600 structures were reviewed. The survey was commissioned by the City of Middleton Landmarks Commission . According to the report, the primary use i

Join retired City Administrator Mike Davis to learn about Middleton's rich past on Saturday, Oct. 31. The strolls are at a leisurely pace from 10 a.m.-11:45 a.m. and start at the Rowley House historical museum on Hubbard Avenue. All strolls feature the historic landmarks of Downtown Middleton as well as Mike's supplemental knowledge of more recent history. Wear comfortable walking shoes and plan for about a mile of steps over that time.

"Christmas Lights of Yesteryear and Today" Saturday Dec. 5 10 am Middleton Senior Center 7448 Hubbard Ave. Middleton Event is free and open to the public Although it's not required, participants are asked to share a familly favorite treat that reflects your family heritage and celebration. Recipes are welcome. As the Christmas season arrives, many of us bring out our holiday lights. But have you ever wondered how the traditions of the lighted Christmas tree and Christmas

For the second year in a row, Middleton Area Historical Society will host the Bingo tent at the Good Neighbor Fest, August 28-30. The tent is being sponsored by Dupaco Credit Union. Hours are: Friday, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, 1-4 pm Saturday, 6-9 pm Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 pm To play, participants purchase tickets for $1 per game, and will receive a bingo card when they hand a ticket to the table runner. More than one card can be played at one time. Winners will receive a check. Unfo

Join Mike Davis on Saturday, August 15 from 10 -11:45 a.m. for a leisurely stroll through downtown Middleton. It's a chance to learn about Middleton history and appreciate the buildings from Middleton's past. Meet on the porch of the museum at 10 am. If it's raining, Mike can give his talk on the porch.

Due to lingering smoke, the July Stroll 'n Tell will be canceled. The museum is still open from 10 am - 1 pm/

On June 19, 1900, at 6:30 pm, Hoffman’s grist mill on the south side of Elmwood Ave., went up in flames. The fire quickly spread and destroyed a large part of downtown Middleton on Hubbard Ave. and Parmenter St. and burned about 19 buildings and 12 barns/outbuildings. The fire quickly spread to other buildings on Elmwood west to Parmenter, and on Parmenter’s east side north to University Ave.(including the Middleton Hotel.) It also turned south and burned everything along th

The Middleton Area Historical Society Pie & Ice Cream Social is still on for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Lakeview Park, from 5-8 pm. Madison’s New Horizons Swing Band will perform from 6:30 – 7:30 pm We are monitoring the weather, but at this point, it is a go. The band will be under the shelter to keep them cool and dry. New this year, we appreciate cash, but will also accept cards and ApplePay through a QR code. Those who use cards will be charged an extra dollar per tr

Rowley Museum during the Sip & Stroll event in May. The Rowley Musuem is open Tuesdays, 1 to 4 pm and Saturdays, 10 am to 1 pm.

Middleton Area HIstorical Society was fortunate to take part in the Recollection Wisconsin Digitization project this past Spring. The...