Highlights
On tours of Milton House, visitors learn how the Goodrich family secretly operated a safe haven for slaves before the Civil War
What You'll Get
Choice of:
- Two Tickets for One-Hour Tour of Milton House
- Four Tickets for One-Hour Tour of Milton House
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires. Tours available by appointment from September - Memorial Day, please call ahead to arrange your guided tour via phone 608-868-7772 Limit 2 per person, may buy 1 additional as gift(s). May be repurchased every 180 days. Valid only for option purchased. All goods or services must be used by the same person. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
About The Milton House
According to historic record, no parts of the Underground Railroad are documented to have been located underground, except one. And that is where Milton House comes into play. Built in 1844 by Joseph Goodrich, an inn owner known for his stance against slavery, the structure’s underground tunnel led to a basement that became a safe place where runaway slaves could rest and hide away from prying eyes before finishing their journeys. Today, the hexagon-shaped building stands as one the oldest poured-concrete structures in the United States. Tours and exhibits send guests back in time to learn about Wisconsin’s role as a Northern state before the Civil War and how the Goodrich family secretly operated its safe haven.