There’s always something going on in Madison’s Historic District, and for good reason. The town’s collection of beautiful historic buildings reflects nearly every period of development from the early 1800s to today and makes a vibrant backdrop for all kinds of activities.
VISIT MADISON http://visitmadison.org/events/
CITY of MADISON
Stellar Public Meeting Schedule Announced
The City of Madison has been selected as a Stellar Community and is receiving $6 million in grants. Here’s your chance to get involved as several of the projects are proposed for the Historic District.
A series of meetings will be split into Executive Team meetings and Advisory Team Meetings. All meetings are open and the public is encouraged to attend.
The Executive Team consists of a smaller group tasked with detailed planning, promotion, and execution of Stellar projects and initiatives, while the Advisory Team consists of the executive team and additional individuals that will help give advice, spread the word, and engage a larger part of the community through the Stellar projects and initiatives.
Executive Team Meetings will be held at 4:00PM in City Hall on the following dates:
- September 12th
- November 14th
- December 12th
Advisory Team Meetings will be held at the following dates and times at City Hall in 2018:
- Tuesday, October 2nd at 4:00PM
A full list of Executive Team and Advisory Team members is available at http://www.stellarmadison.org and additional Stellar information will be posted as the projects move forward.
HISTORIC MADISON, INC.
Madison Treasures Guided Walking Tour
Historic Madison, Inc. offers a guided two-hour walking tour on the third Saturday of May, June, July, August, September, October from 10 am to Noon, beginning at the Broadway Fountain in the heart of Madison’s historic district. Tour is FREE, but our interesting and informative tour guides will accept donations.
Historic Madison, Inc. regularly opens these historic sites from mid-April through October, Friday -Monday, 1:00 – 4:30. Admission price: $4.00 adult, children and students- FREE
- Jeremiah Sullivan House https://vimeo.com/283775686
- Costigan House https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXbToMEYQIg
- Schroeder Saddletree Factory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krhrp2sYngA
- Hutchings Office and Museum
SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOURS
Madison Urban Barn Hunt Tour
A self-guided tour that begins at the Livery Stable on Broadway Street and then ends at the Shrewsbury-Windle house on First Street. This is a fun way of finding all the barns, livery stables and hitching rings left behind when horses were the main mode of transportation. Rack cards with the route can be found at the Madison Visitors Center on First and Vine Street, the Comfort Station on West Main Street, or at the Historic Madison, Inc. office, 500 W. Street.
Madison Stained Glass Walking Tour
A self- guided tour that is connected with the Indiana Glass Trail http://www.indianaglasstrail.com Walking tour brochures can be downloaded here or picked up at the Madison Visitors Center on First and Vine Street.
http://historicmadisoninc.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Madison-Glass-Walking-Tour-Final.pdf
MADISON MAIN STREET http://www.madisonmainstreet.com/
Fourth Friday 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Enjoy all that Downtown Madison has to offer during our Fourth Friday events. Shops are open late for you to enjoy, free trolley rides are offered from 5-8pm, local musicians will be playing along Main Street, The Bubble Guy will be creating the biggest bubbles you’ve ever seen, and we’ll have free family-friendly activities.
Beyond Madison
Indiana Landmarks Events – https://www.indianalandmarks.org/tours-events/ongoing-tours-events/
Ohio Valley Folk Society Events https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ohio-river-valley-folk-society-15954017812
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