History
The original Milton Academy was founded by a Massachusetts bill granting a charter in 1798 but operations ceased decades later with the opening of the public Milton High School; the institution was re-established in 1884 by John Murray Forbes and other progressive philanthropists. Up until 1980, the school was split into boys and girls schools. The school has historically been a feeder school for Harvard University. The school was established in 1798, as shown below the book in the school crest. However, the number given in roman numerals along the outside of the crest reads 1898, marking the school's centennial.
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