Sound familiar? There are couple of opportunities in June for you to keep the kids amused for a couple of days. The first is the Jefferson County Historical Society Summer Camp for Kids, June 17-21. There are 2 sessions, 9-11am or 12:30-2:30pm. Each day will have a theme involving crafts, books, food, games, and music. … more
Lanier Civil War Days
Experience the life and culture of Civil War-era Madison, Ind., during Lanier Civil War Days on June 15 and 16 at Lanier Mansion State Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Watch re-enactors recreate Civil War battles, visit with Abraham Lincoln and Robert E. Lee, listen to period music; see Victorian-era artisans demonstrate their … more
Kids on School Break?
Are you trying to find fun things to keep the kids occupied during Spring Break? The City of Madison, local organizations and Visit Madison have teamed up to give you some suggestions. We know the weather is NOT cooperating this year but many of these activities happen inside so that will help. There is still … more
Celebrate Your Irish
Madison celebrates its Irish roots with a downtown St. Paddy’s Party on March 15, 2013 from 5 to 9pm. In the mid-1800s, hundreds of Irish laborers came to Madison to construct the railroad incline. Completed in 1841, the Madison incline of 7,012 feet was – and remains today – the steepest grade of any line-haul … more
Madison Goes National
About a year ago, a local citizen was trolling the National Park Service website and noticed some really wonderful communities throughout the US represented on the site. These Travel Itineraries were really well done and offered a wealth of information. A phone call to Washington started the ball rolling and now about a year later, … more
Cultural Opportunity for Kids
A few short years ago I had the pleasure of devoting a small amount of time to on a unique and fascinating project. Hundreds of dolls and artifacts from around the world waited for me to tag and identify them for their grand purpose of educating children and the community. The dolls were part of … more
Do you know a child with a big imagination?
This Christmas season, give that child an opportunity to imagine himself or herself living in Victorian times. That Victorian Christmas experience can be theirs from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. For the seventh year, the Lanier Mansion in Madison is offering a special afternoon just for children, called “Spirit of Christmas Past.” … more
Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour Of Homes
Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes will be held November 23, 24, 30 and December 1 in historic Madison, Indiana. This holiday tour features six beautiful private homes in Madison and Hanover. Interestingly, the home of the President of Hanover College (built in 1952) is featured on this year’s tour and the home (built … more
Claims to Fame
Last weekend, my husband and I attended the musical “When Jenny Lind Came to Town” in the Fitzgibbon Recital Hall at Hanover College. To be honest, my knowledge of Jenny Lind was limited before attending the production. I had always seen the historical marker in Madison stating that Lind visited my hometown in 1851, but … more
Walsh Lifts Spans and Spirits
My daughter just got her first bike, and has been riding it on nearly every street in Downtown Madison. Last Monday, we took her bike for a cruise on the beautiful riverfront, near our house. As we approached the waterfront, I immediately noticed the crowd of people. Lawn chairs lined the grassy area beside the bricked … more
