A Different Time: Milton's Victoria Park

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Step back in time with the Milton Historical Society in this first installment of a new video series being digitized for the Internet Archive. A Different Time: Milton’s Victoria Park tells the story of one of Milton’s most beloved landmarks, tracing its evolution from the Historic County Courthouse and Jail to today’s Town Hall at the heart of Canada’s fastest-growing community.

Donated by Hugh Foster in 1854, Victoria Park has been a gathering place for over 150 years—home to civic events, public memory, and even darker moments of history. Viewers will discover the park’s many layers: the 1918 German War Trophy, the original Town Bell, a replica of the early Band Stand, and the Cenotaph honouring Milton’s war dead.

Through archival photographs and present-day imagery, storyteller Jim Dills brings Victoria Park’s past and present into conversation—inviting audiences to reflect on how shared spaces preserve community history while continuing to shape Milton’s cultural life today.

Producer: Jim Dills, Milton Historical Society

Co-Producer: Sandy French, COGECO Community Television

Digitized & Uploaded: Richard Laughton, Milton Historical Society

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• Website miltonhistoricalsociety.ca

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Arts Milton in partnership with the Town of Milton

Arts Milton connects artists of all genres and levels of experience with the greater Milton community, in the spirit of facilitating creative expression and cultural enrichment.

Our organization offers a variety of programs, including membership opportunities, professional development workshops, artist networking events, The Friendship Project, a Summer Days performance series and Milton Culture Days activities.

Town of Milton

The Town of Milton is a vibrant community that values arts, culture, and recreation as key elements of local life. Through initiatives like the FirstOntario Arts Centre, public art installations, community events, and the Milton Culture Plan, the Town fosters creativity, inclusion, and engagement for residents of all ages. Programs such as the Milton Community Fund and Milton Community Connections Grant support local organizations, while recreation and cultural activities provide opportunities for lifelong learning, artistic expression, and community connection.