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.

John & Maureen Galvin/Historic Madison Inc. Scholarship

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, 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. Galvin also led a successful endowment campaign, oversaw the award-winning preservation of the Schroeder Saddletree Factory, preserved one of America’s earliest remaining African Methodist Episcopal church buildings, and added additional properties to the HMI portfolio of historic structures, including the home of Madison’s famous architect, Francis Costigan. The 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 to do likewise.

Who's Eligible for the Galvin Scholarship?

The scholarship will be awarded to qualified high school seniors pursuing a degree in historic preservation, architecture, American History, or related field and will be a graduate of a high school in Jefferson County, Indiana.
This award is generally for tuition only. Therefore, students already receiving a full-tuition award from a college or another source are not eligible to apply.
Selections will be based upon application materials, academic performance, a demonstrated interest in the related field such as an internship, volunteer work, community service, etc.
This scholarship is not renewable.
Employees and board members of Historic Madison, Inc./Historic Madison Foundation, Inc., as well as family members of the aforementioned individuals, are ineligible. This includes spouses, lineal descendants and their spouses, and brothers and sisters and their spouses. The period of ineligibility extends through the calendar year following the year in which the volunteer position or employment ends.
Family members of selection advisory committees are ineligible, including spouses, lineal descendants and their spouses, and brothers and sisters and their spouses.

The Galvin Scholarship Form is available via the link below. All submissions are due by February 14, 2025.

For more information please call Historic Madison, Inc. at (812)265-2967 or email hmi@historicmadisoninc.com.

2025 Galvin Scholarship Application

Is your historic home begging for some TLC? Want to learn the secrets to preserving its unique character for generations to come? Then look no further than Historic Madison, Inc.'s "Loving Your Old House" program! Learn how to preserve and protect your old home from the experts who do the work in our community.

This exciting four-session educational program equips homeowners with the knowledge and skills to care for their historic treasures. Led by experts who work directly on historic preservation, the program delves into essential topics like:

Thermally modified lumber: Discover the benefits of this sustainable material for your historic home.
Storm windows: Learn how to improve energy efficiency while maintaining your home's historic charm.
The hierarchy of space: Understand the importance of historic floor plans and how to adapt them for modern living.
Paint and color types: Explore paint options that complement your home's historic style and neighborhood.

"Loving Your Old House" offers flexibility for busy schedules. Each session is independent, so you can choose the topics that best suit your needs. Attend one session for $30 (non-members) or $25 (HMI members), or take advantage of a $5 discount by registering for multiple sessions. This program will take place on Tuesday evenings in March from 6:30-8:30 PM each week at an HMI property.

Kick Off St. Patrick’s Day Week Early

at St. Michael’s!

Madison’s rich Irish history is worth celebrating and this year we plan to do it for over a week! Meet us at St. Michael the Archangel on Sunday, March 9 from 1 to 4! Historic Madison, Inc., the Ohio Valley Celtic Society, and the Madison Ulster Project will all be present so that the community can start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. Come to enjoy the historic space, delve into the history of the building and the people who once frequented it, taste a selection of Irish teas and treats courtesy of the Ohio Valley Celtic Society, and learn how to get involved with the Madison Ulster project this summer. It will be a fun event for all ages!

The event will take place in St. Michael the Archangel located at 519 East Third Street in Madison. Admission is free with recommended donations for visiting and enjoying the refreshments. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Ohio Valley Celtic Society and restoration efforts for St. Michael’s. Music will be played on the 1895 Tracker Organ from 1 to 2 and the Yamaha Piano from 2 to 4. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to hear great music in a historic space! Call Steve Thomas at 812-273-3755 for information about the Ohio Valley Celtic Society, email Maureen Staicer for The Ulster Project at president@madisonulster.org, and Jessica Spiess at 812-265-2967 or email at programs@historicmadisoninc.com for information about St. Michael’s.