HOME   MILTON  | STORRS LAKE |  CLEAR LAKE | LODGING | FOOD

Milton College Preservation Society

The Spirit Lives!

Milton College Preservation Society
513 College Street, PO Box 84
Milton, Wisconsin, WI 53563
After operating since 1844, Milton College closed in 1982.
 
The Milton College Preservation Society (MCPS) is a not for profit organization formed in 2005 by the merger of the New Alumni Association of Milton College (NAAMC) and the Main Hall Preservation Society (MHPS). The Society is dedicated to maintaining alumni relations as well as preserving Main Hall as an archive and museum of Milton College history.

1855 National Register building which served as the first building on the Milton College campus. Milton College was established as Milton Academy in 1844 and the liberal arts college was chartered as Milton College in 1867. Milton Academy was the first institution of higher education in the State of Wisconsin. The College closed in 1982 due to loss of accreditation, large debt and low student enrollment.
Business Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu
-
Wed, Fri
Closed
Sat - Sun
Closed
 In addition, Main Hall is available to rent for alumni and community functions.
 
Further questions about rentals or donations may be directed to the Society office.
Call Us Email Us Website

Towns Nearby

MILTON


Experience the living legacy and significant role the Badger State played in the Abolitionist movement and Underground Railroad with a visit to Milton. As Springfield, Illinois is to the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, Milton is to the well-preserved history of abolitionism in the Midwest come alive.

More


Lakes Nearby

(Storrs Lake photo courtesy of Rock County Government)


Storrs Lake Wildlife Area

5966 E Storrs Lake Rd., Milton, WI 5356

753 Acres


This portion of the Ice Age Trail is a 1.7 mile footpath Bower's Lake and the 20 acre Storr's Lake situated on northeast edge of Milton has a maximum depth of 25 feet. Visitors have access to the lake from a public boat landing. Fish include Panfish, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.


 

HOME   MILTON  | STORRS LAKE |  CLEAR LAKE | LODGING | FOOD