Incorporated in 1796 and designated as an historic district since 1973, Milton, North Carolina not only continues to preserve its history by being a museum without walls, but welcomes and embraces the businesses that encourage locals and tourists to enjoy all this small notable town has to offer. Once you have experienced Milton, you’ll want to come back for more!
MILTON'S MISSION STATEMENT: The Town of Milton is built on a small town historic presence that supports quality services, collaboration, leadership and a well-planned future. The Town of Milton seeks sustainable growth and protection of natural and historic resources while preserving the values, quality of life and culture of it's residents, organizations and businesses.
THOMAS DAY MUSEUM
Visit Historic Milton’s Thomas Day House & Union Tavern
“Thomas Day was a master cabinetmaker and entrepreneur whose business flourished during a time when most African Americans were enslaved and free blacks were restricted in their movements and activities. During the antebellum years (1820–1861), North Carolina planters used both classical architecture and fine furniture to convey economic status and gentility. Day, whose father was a cabinetmaker, opened his shop in 1827 in Milton, North Carolina, where he created fine furniture and architectural interiors for an elite clientele. Day’s style is characterized by undulating shapes, fluid lines, and spiraling forms. He combined his own unique motifs with popular designs to create a distinctive style readily identified with his shop. Day is the only documented American cabinetmaker to offer clients both architectural elements for their Greek Revival homes and furniture incorporating the same classical motifs. To date, woodwork in about eighty homes in rural North Carolina and Virginia has been attributed to Day.” – from the Smithsonian website https://americanart.si.edu/exhibitions/day
