Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas during our 39th Annual Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes. You’ll see multiple public historic sites, private homes and a local church most of which are in Madison’s National Historic Landmark District. All of the sites capture the spirit of the holidays, each in their own unique way. Back … more
Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes
Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas during our 39th Annual Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes. You’ll see multiple public historic sites, private homes and a local church most of which are in Madison’s National Historic Landmark District. All of the sites capture the spirit of the holidays, each in their own unique way. Back … more
Tri Kappa Tour of Homes
Biennial tour of Historic sites in downtown Madison. Begins at 10am on Friday Oct 1st and Ends on Sunday Oct 3rd at 5pm. Friday, Oct 1st from 10am to 6pm Saturday Oct 2nd from 10am to 6pm Sunday Oct 3rd from Noon to 5pm For more information call: 812-599-2638
Explore the Ohio River Scenic Byway
Madison is located along The Ohio River Scenic Byway in southern Indiana, between Louisville, KY and Cincinnati, OH. Of course, we think that this is the prettiest part of the Byway. A trip along the Byway is your gateway to adventure. Discover antique shops, artist studios, and farm markets. Paddle a canoe, explore a cave, … more
Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes
The 2019 Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes will feature six private homes, one churches, the Lanier Mansion, the Schofield House, the Talbot-Hyatt House and the JCHS History Center. There will also be four Hospitality Sites with restrooms, where tour goers can stop in for a free refreshment, restroom break or to shop. Hospitality … more
Tri Kappa Tour of Homes
Biennial tour of Historic sites in downtown Madison. Hours Friday and Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday, 12pm-5pm. Presale until Sept 21st: Adults are $18 Child (5-10) are $6 Under 5 free After Sept 21st: Adults are $20 Child (5-10) are $8 Under 5 free
I Love Being a Tourist in My Own Hometown.
It was a lovely, clear Saturday morning when my husband and I took the Madison’s Treasures architectural walking tour offered once a month by Historic Madison Inc. If you’ve ever wanted to know the difference between Federal, Greek Revival and Italianate homes or between Doric and Corinthian columns, this is the tour for you. The … more
Architectural Walking Tour
Guided walking tour begins begins & ends at Broadway Fountain, 10am-12pm. HMI- 812-265-2967, donations accepted.
Spring Break
Bring the family to Madison for an easy getaway! Got a budding architect or history professor? Bring the kids & spend the day exploring Madison. During March, there are a variety of activities especially for kids. There will be a Civil War Walkingl Tour, Behind the Scenes Tour at Lanier Mansion, Make & Take Crafts, … more
It’s all Greek to us, well almost!
Afternoon walking tour of 4 Madison homes that celebrate mid-19th century Greek Revival Architecture. Begins at Lanier Mansion, then heard to the Shuh-Leninger Homes, Colby-Dunn House and Shrewsbury-Windle House.
