We know how to throw a party! We’ve been doing this since 1809….there is ALWAYS something to do when you come to Madison. There are home tours, music events, garden tours, holiday events, arts/crafts shows, 5Ks, car shows, food & wine tastings – just to name a few.
Our largest events include RiverRoots Music and Folk Arts Festival, Madison Regatta, Madison Ribberfest BBQ & Blues, Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art, Soup, Stew, Chili & Brew Festival and Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes.
October 2018
Lanier/Madison Ghost Walk
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site will conduct ghost walks beginning at 7 p.m. that will start at the Lanier/Madison Visitor Center. The first stop on the walk will be the Lanier Mansion itself. A costumed guide will recount some of the ghost stories related to Lanier as the guests walk throughout the home, including its eerie basement. Then, the group will take to the streets of downtown Madison and stop outside several locations that are rumored to be haunted. The…
Find out more »Ghost Walk
SOLD OUT. Lanier Mansion State Historic Site will conduct ghost walks beginning at 7 p.m. that will start at the Lanier/Madison Visitor Center. The first stop on the walk will be the Lanier Mansion itself. A costumed guide will recount some of the ghost stories related to Lanier as the guests walk throughout the home, including its eerie basement. Then, the group will take to the streets of downtown Madison and stop outside several locations that are rumored to be…
Find out more »November 2018
An Evening with the Hoosier Songbook
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED by Nov 1st. Join us for An Evening with the Hoosier Songbook featuring compositions by Indiana-born composers Hoagy Carmichael, Cole Porter, Albert Von Tilzer and Paul Dresser, as well as a few of performer Tom Roznowski's original songs. Roznowski will be singing and sharing stories on both the compositions and the songwriters. This event is FREE, but donations are encouraged. Reservations are REQUIRED by Nov. 1 and can be made by calling (812) 273-0556. This event is open…
Find out more »Behind the Scenes Tour
Exclusive look into all the nooks & crannies. Tour goers should be prepared to climb stairs & walk on uneven surfaces. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 children(3-17) , 812-265-3526 There will not be a standard 4 p.m. tour.
Find out more »Holiday Magic at the Mansion
Experience a night of magic in the mansion. This event will be a show by magician Richard E. Darshwood, an interactive entertainer with quite literally, a few tricks up his sleeve. His performance will take place in the Lanier Mansion's Double Parlor. There will be a cocktail hour while he does table side tricks during the mingling portion of the event, as well as a full sit down performance. Guests will also have a chance to walk through the mansion…
Find out more »December 2018
Behind the Scenes Tour
Exclusive look into all the nooks & crannies. Tour goers should be prepared to climb stairs & walk on uneven surfaces. $12 adults, $10 seniors, $5 children(3-17) , 812-265-3526 There will not be a standard 4 p.m. tour.
Find out more »Lanier Christmas Open House
Guests have the opportunity to explore the Lanier Mansion decorated for the holiday season. The tours are not guided but docents and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions. On display will be the "Santa Claus Letter," an artifact found in the fireplace and written by one of the Lanier children. Light concessions will be available at the Visitors Center and the gift shop will be fully stocked for Christmas purchases. There will be a letters to Santa writing…
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