301 W First St.
Call for Tours: 812-265-2967

National Historic Landmark 

Step back in time to explore this award-winning Greek Revival restoration! This house was built in 1846-1849 for Charles L. Shrewsbury and was later owned by John and Ann Windle, founders of Historic Madison, Inc. This home was designed by Francis Costigan and is adorned with ornately carved stonework, elaborate iron railings, a spiral staircase, intricate plaster moldings, 12-foot tall doors, and 16-foot high ceilings. 

Tour availability varies by time of year.  Please check the Historic Madison website www.historicmadisoninc.com or call 812-265-2967 for more information.

Admission is $15 per adult. Students and children are free.  

2024 Tours Begin February 2, 2024 and continue throughout the month on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 1:30PM. The site will be closed on July 5 & 6, August 17, 2024.

Please note that group tours (10+ people) and event rentals are still welcomed and encouraged, please call 812-265-2967 if you have any requests. 

Visit Historic Madison, Inc.'s website for tour schedule for this site.

For groups of 10 or more, museums are open year round. Minimum 2 week advance registration required.

**Occasionally this site will not be open to the public during selected tour hours to accommodate pre-scheduled group tours. Please call ahead.