Museum Cleaning and Volunteer Training April 6

Rowley Museum

Join us Saturday, April 8 as we get the museum in shape for the season.  We will begin cleaning at 10 am.  If you are interested in helping us this season, you are welcome to drop by to talk with us.  We will also be available on Tuesday, April 9 …

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Stroll ‘n Tell walks kick off April 13

The popular Stroll ‘n Tell walks will continue this season, as MAHS member Mike Davis leads participants on a historical walk through downtown Middleton.  The first walk coincides with the opening of the Rowley Museum for the season on Saturday, April 10 at 10 am.   The event is free …

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MAHS history with Solomon Freeman

Portrait of Solomon Freeman

For Black History Month the Middleton Area Historical Society presents a portrait of Solomon Freeman, a former slave and who lived in our city for fifty years.  The photograph, which was taken about 1875-1880, strongly suggests the remarkable man Freeman became, as well as showing him as a gentleman well …

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John Stofflet to speak at Annual Meeting Dec. 2

John Stofflet

John Stofflet, retired evening anchor for WMTV NBC15, will be the keynote speaker for the annual meeting of the Middleton Area Historical Society on Saturday morning, December 2.  The event will start at 10:00 am at the Middleton Senior Center, 7448 Hubbard Avenue. The annual meeting portion of the morning …

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Next Stroll ‘N Tell Oct. 27 at 1 pm

Interested in learning about the history of downtown Middleton?  Join Mike Davis as he weaves historical facts and talks about the beginnings of Middleton while taking a leisurely stroll through downtown Middleton. The Stroll ‘n Tell takes place on Friday, October  27 at 1 pm. beginning and ending on the …

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Stroll ‘n Tell August 25

Learn about Middleton’s history with with retired City Administrator Mike Davis, a former Middleton Area Historical Society board member.  Mike  will lead the group and talk about  the City’s 15 downtown historic landmarks as well as several other properties and stories of interest.   The next walk is Friday, August …

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Pie & Ice Cream Social at Lakeview June 7

Join us for this fun annual tradition.. The MAHS Pie & Ice Cream Social will be held at Lakeview Park on Wednesday, June 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 pm.  New Horizons Band will play beginning at 6:30 p.m. We will be in the beautiful Lakeview Park shelter.  And finally, we are thrilled …

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Volunteer Open House April 4

Middleton’s Rowley Museum needs you!  Drop by the museum between 4-6 pm on Tuesday, April 4 to learn how you can volunteer this summer at the museum. Board members will be available to show you around and answer any questions you may have. If you want to learn about Middleton …

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