Middletown History & Heritage

The Canal Museum is located on the route of the Miami-Erie Canal, which was operational from 1825 - 1929. Constructed in 1982, the Canal Museum presents displays that feature the Miami-Erie Canal and the early industry of Middletown. The museum is open mid-April through mid-October and other dates...

The Highlands Historic District features over 60 architecturally distinctive homes, with the oldest built in 1894 by Charles Goldman.

The Historical Society of Madison Township is a group interested in collecting and preserving the history of the families in Madison Township. The goals are to compile a historical record of the Township, to provide programs of historical significance, to discover historical structures and landmarks...

This historic cemetery was established in 1878 and is the final resting place for Middletown's earliest founders.

Located on historic South Main Street, this 1836 building houses the Society headquarters with three rooms of rotating exhibits and a permanent art gallery.

The Sorg Opera House, located in Downtown Middletown, debuted its first opera, "The Little Tycoon", in 1891. Several famous vaudeville performers including Marie Dressler, Sophie Tucker, and Will Rogers along with troupes of actors, singers, dancers and even opera companies, from all over New York...

The South Main Historic District's 18th and 19th century restored homes bring back the grandeur of an industrial Middletown. In 1974, it was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The homes sit along the banks of the Great Miami River. This historical district is home to the Sorg...

A project that began in 2001, the Middletown Veterans Memorial is located within Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, and honors all Middletown and surrounding area veterans.

Recipient of the National Grounds Maintenance Grand Award for Cemeteries in 1993-1994, the Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum has over 5,000 annual flowers; 5,000 fall pansies in plant beds and large pots; 75,000 naturalized bulbs; and an at least 10,000 more are added each year. The Arboretum focuses on...