Milton Keynes Heritage Association was formed in 1994 by a number of local heritage groups and museums, with the aim of encouraging and developing co-operation between organisations having an interest in heritage in Milton Keynes, north Buckinghamshire and south Northamptonshire

Members

MKHA has about 80 organisation and individual members, with a broad range of interests and a wide geographical coverage from Buckingham in the west, Olney in the east, Towcester in the north and Woburn in the south.

Many members have information for family historians

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Local heritage events

MKHA members organise talks and other events.

Heritage Open Days this year runs over ten consecutive days from the 11th to the 20th of September. The theme is Everyday Histories.

Milton Keynes History Day took place on Saturday, 16th May 2026 in Milton Keynes Central Library.

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    Heritage Open Days

    Milton Keynes celebrates its fascinating heritage with a programme of events, which are all completely free to attend.
    Friday, 11th to Sunday, 20th September 2026

  • Visit the Museum

    The special exhibition will be Local People. No booking required.
    Newport Pagnell Historical Society
    Friday, 11th to Sunday, 13th September 2026

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    Northamptonshire Murders and Mysteries

    Speaker: Kevin Varty. The nights are beginning to draw in so the perfect time for the stories of two intriguing murders and a ghost story.
    Towcester and District Local History Society
    Wednesday, 9th September 2026

Become a member

Membership is open to local history groups and individuals and is open to those outside the MIlton Keynes City Council boundary.

Member benefits include quarterly meetings, grants, website hosting, free IT and archiving training and heritage advocacy.

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Grant from MK Community Foundation

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