A Celtic Symposium at The History Center A Celtic Symposium at The History Center The Irish Soldier in the American Civil War- A Perspective from Both Sides of the Conflict. This year we feature a joint Symposium with the Jefferson County Civil War Round table. Learn about the viewpoints of immigrant soldiers from both the Union and Confederate sides. Free […]

55 Years in "Cahoots" Artists: Stephen & Karen M. Taylor She, from Ashland, Ohio, he, from New Haven, Indiana, by Providence they met as student artists at the Fort Wayne Institute, School of Fine Arts. Together, they forged a collaboration that has kept them in "Cahoots" for 55 years. Their path led them to Madison in the fall of 1973, […]

Walk through forty years of quilt making, from Depression Era everyday quilts to top-of-the-bed applique quilts of the 1960's. See how fabric availability, color, patterns, and applique kits changed the look and purpose of quilt making for mid-century grandmothers Flo Askin and Edna George. The exhibit will be on display in Madison from MAY 10-June 10, 2019 at the Jefferson […]

By special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Four friend have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings...no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making "the long walk" for each other, determined to honor that vow. Matinee at 2:30pm  at the […]

By special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Four friend have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings...no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making "the long walk" for each other, determined to honor that vow. June 8 & 9 at […]

By special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc. Four friend have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other's weddings...no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making "the long walk" for each other, determined to honor that vow. June 8 & 9 at […]

Now through the end of June the 2016 Bicentennial Barn Project is on display at the Jefferson Co. Historical Society's History Center.  Working in conjunction with Indiana Landmarks, Dorrel Harrison has created a variety of barn plaques crafted from weathered barn board. "I take barn board that is going to be thrown away or burned and I redeem it-a second […]

Now through the end of June the 2016 Bicentennial Barn Project is on display at the Jefferson Co. Historical Society's History Center.  Working in conjunction with Indiana Landmarks, Dorrel Harrison has created a variety of barn plaques crafted from weathered barn board. "I take barn board that is going to be thrown away or burned and I redeem it-a second […]

Now through the end of June the 2016 Bicentennial Barn Project is on display at the Jefferson Co. Historical Society's History Center.  Working in conjunction with Indiana Landmarks, Dorrel Harrison has created a variety of barn plaques crafted from weathered barn board. "I take barn board that is going to be thrown away or burned and I redeem it-a second […]