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Rock County Genealogical Society Webinar: Interests of the Highest Value: The Milton House Museum & The Underground Railroad

  • 14 Jun 2022
  • 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Virtual Zoom Meeting

Program Presenter(s): Keighton Klos is the Executive Director of the Milton House Museum. She has a Bachelor's of Arts in Public History from the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, and has over 8 years of experience in the museum field. She is a self-described history nerd, with her main area of interest being the American Civil War. She lives in Milton with her husband and 2 young sons


Program Summary: Join Milton House Executive Director Keighton Klos as she discusses the role of the Milton House on the Underground Railroad. Built as a stagecoach in 1844 by Joseph Goodrich, the founder of Milton, the iconic Milton House building stands today as the last certified Underground Railroad site open to the public in Wisconsin. During this presentation, learn how a small town kept a big secret, and how the legacy of Joseph Goodrich and the Milton House Museum is still impacting the community today.


How to Attend: This is a LIVE presentation and must be watched at the scheduled time.  The Zoom link, program code and handout link on the RCGS website will allow participation from your home PC, Mac, or smartphone.


Cost: Free and open to the public.

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