Before the Civil War, the Milton House stagecoach inn was part of the Underground Railroad, a network of secret havens that helped runaway slaves get to Canada and freedom. On the Milton House tour you can follow a hidden tunnel to a log cabin that offered a hiding place in the event that "slave catchers" showed up. Effigy Mounds at Lake Koshonong testify to the diversity of Native American culture. Although these low, often animal-shaped earthen mounds sometimes contained graves, they are clearly ceremonial sites and not just cemeteries. However, little is known of the culture that built these enigmatic mounds. Distance of this tour is 22 miles on paved roads through gently rolling farmland. Trailhead is the City Park in Milton at the junction of Hwys 26 and 59. Contact the Milton Area Chamber of Commerce, 608-868-6222.
Location:
Milton Wisconsin 53563
Telephone
608-868-6222
Other Sports and Sporting Events nearby:
(Milton) Freedom Heritage Tour
(Whitehall) Great River State Bicycle Trail
(Onalaska) Marineland Dive Center
(Welch) Welch Village Ski & Snowboard Area
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12/05 Coming to The Milton area
Minnesota Alpaca Festival Owatonna MN April13-14 The halter show has over 500 alpacas in the most astonishing array of colors. Award winning fleece will be on display throughout the weekend! This is also a shopping extravaganza.
Scott-Carver Thresher's Annual Swap Meet Jordan MN May4-5 Antique car, tractor, farm equipment and machinery for consignment and auction.
Shepherd's Harvest Sheep and Wool Festival Lake Elmo MN May10-12 Shepherd’s Harvest Festival is an opportunity for rural and urban people to meet and share information about sheep and sheep products and other fiber-producing animals.
North Iowa Band Festival Mason City IA May23-27 The event is the largest free marching band competition in the Midwest. The mission of the North Iowa Band Festival is to provide a weekend of wholesome family entertainment at little or no cost to the family; to promote and celebrate the rich musical heritage of North Iowa; and to provide an atmosphere which showcases young musicians who are becoming a part of that heritage. It features Carnival, Concessions, Marketplace, Car Show, Arts and Craft exhibits.
Rhubarb Festival Lanesboro MN June1 Taste such delicious rhubarb delights as pies, crisps, cakes, soups, chutneys, chili, jams, ketchup, leathers, drinks and more. Be the judge of the best of everything rhubarb. After tasting your favorites, vote. Winners of Peoples Choice Awards win great prizes!
Rhubarb Days Osceola WI June7-8 Enjoy rhubarb at Mill Pond Park in Osceola.
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