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ENRICHING MADISON'S FUTURE BY VALUING ITS PAST SINCE 1960

Historic Madison, Inc. (HMI) is an award-winning non-profit historic preservation organization playing a key role in the preservation, restoration, education, and development of the Madison, Indiana National Historic Landmark District.

Holiday Closures

Happiest of Holidays from all of us at HMI! Our office will have some restricted hours in the next few weeks. We will be closed on December 25 & 26, as well as January 1 & 2. We will have restricted hours on December 24 and 31. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call the office.

Have a safe and healthy holiday with your family and friends!

2026 HMI/Galvin Scholarship Application Available Now

The application for the Historic Madison, Inc./John & Maureen Galvin Scholarship is now available via the button below. The deadline to apply is February 27, 2026.

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified high school senior from a high school in Jefferson County, IN, pursuing a degree in historic preservation, architecture, American History, or a related field. Selection will be based on application materials, academic performance, and a demonstrated interest in the related field, such as an internship, volunteer work, and community service.

Historic Madison, Inc., founded in 1960, is one of Indiana’s oldest and most prestigious historic preservation organizations. John Galvin served as president from 1981 to 2010. Under his leadership, Historic Madison, Inc., through its many programs and accomplishments, supported the preservation and improvement of Madison’s historic district so that it attained status as a National Historic Landmark District, the highest designation a historic district can receive.

The $1000 scholarship award honors Galvin’s community and preservation-related successes while recognizing Maureen Galvin’s support for and encouragement of these worthy accomplishments in the hopes of inspiring future generations of preservationists, architects, and historians.

For further information or questions, contact Historic Madison, Inc. at hmi@historicmadisoninc.com or call (812) 265-2967.

Complete Your Galvin Scholarship Application Today!

Sullivan House Awarded $65,000

HMI was one of 20 organizations to receive funding from the Indiana Historical Society in its latest round of Heritage Support Grants. HMI received $50,000 to construct an accessibility ramp and exterior restroom enclosure as part of the restoration of the Sullivan House. The Heritage Support Grants program, provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by the Lilly Endowment Inc., offers critical funding to local, county, and regional historical societies, museums, and sites. The grants support projects that address high-priority needs in collections stewardship, capacity building, sustainability, and planning.

HMI also received $15,000 from the Community Foundation of Jefferson County to aid with accessibility needs of the historic site. HMI's President and Executive Director, John Staicer, noted that the Indiana Code and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) require any major rehabilitation of a publicly accessible property to provide an accessible entrance and accessible restroom. The funds awarded will help HMI to achieve those goals with the restoration project.

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Free Tours of St. Michael's - January 19

Free tours of St. Michael the Archangel, 519 E 3rd St, Madison, IN, are planned for Monday, January 19, 2026, in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Tours will take place at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Reservations are required and can be made at Madtix Events via the button below.

Reserve Your Spot Today!

Registered attendees are encouraged to meet their guides at St. Michael’s at 519 E 3rd St., a few minutes before each tour. All ages are welcome to attend. Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes.

The 2 PM Session is Full!

Get Your Tickets for Sealed with a Sip!

Join us for a romantic evening on February 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Shrewsbury-Windle House as we celebrate love through time. Sealed with a Sip: A Night of Wine, Letters & Love invites couples to step into the past with heartfelt stories and hands-on creativity. Tickets are $50.00 ($45 for HMI members) per couple and are available via the button below. Advanced registration is required. Ticket sales end on February 7.

Enjoy a bottle of sweet white wine from Stream Cliff Winery as you explore some of Madison’s most charming stories, historic wedding photos, and love letters. Couples will also be given a private tour of the Shrewsbury-Windle House, showcasing unique artifacts connected to Madison’s history. Then, take part in memorable activities designed to help you and your partner create your own love story keepsakes.

Please note this is a 21+ event. Advanced registration is required.

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