Milton’s Historic Places
Milton Locations on the National Register of Historic Places
These sites and many others serve as testaments to Milton’s enduring legacy. Whether visiting a historic home, strolling through centuries-old cemeteries, or exploring the landmarks marked during the 350th anniversary, Milton offers a wealth of opportunities to engage with its remarkable past.
Milton is home to 7 National Register of Historic Districts as well as many individual sites on the National Register of Historic Places, each representing an important chapter in the Town's history.
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Built in 1833, this Greek Revival mansion was home to sea captain and China trade merchant Robert Bennet Forbes. It now serves as a museum preserving the town’s maritime heritage.
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Established in 1672, this historic cemetery is the final resting place of many of Milton’s prominent early residents and reflects changing burial traditions over the centuries.
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A stunning example of 19th-century architecture, this grand estate was designed by preeminent architect William Ralph Emerson and is now a museum showcasing period furnishings and landscape design.
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Originally located on Adams Street in Milton Village, this home was moved to Milton in 1950s and preserves the legacy of the Suffolk Resolves, an important precursor to the Declaration of Independence.
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One of America’s first chocolate companies, this historic industrial complex played a vital role in Milton’s economic development.
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A fine example of Federal-style architecture, this home was built by Dr. Amos Holbrook, a pioneering smallpox inoculator in the late 18th century.
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Designed by famed landscape architect Charles Eliot in the late 19th century, this scenic parkway connects the Neponset River to the Blue Hills Reservation. The reservation also features several notable structures on the National Register, including the Blue Hills Headquarters Building, the Comfort Station, and the Blue Hills Observatory and Science Center, which has provided meteorological data since 1885.