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Historic Madison, Inc. (HMI) partners with educators to connect students with the people, places, industries, and stories that shaped Madison, Indiana. Through historic site tours and educational resources, students can experience local history beyond the classroom.
Historic Madison, Inc. (HMI) partners with educators to connect students with the people, places, industries, and stories that shaped Madison, Indiana. Through historic site tours and educational resources, students can experience local history beyond the classroom.
How HMI Works With Schools
How HMI Works With Schools
We proudly work with schools to provide educational experiences that connect students with:
Local History: Discover the people, businesses, buildings, and events that shaped Madison, IN.
Architecture & Preservation: Explore historic buildings and learn why preserving our community's heritage is important.
Industry & Innovation: Understand Madison's industrial past, craftsmanship, and the evolution of manufacturing.
Indiana History: Connect local stories to broader themes in Indiana and American history.
School programs can be tailored to specific grade levels, curriculum topics, learning standards, and educational interests.
Indiana PK-12 Curriculum Connections:
Early Childhood & Elementary (PreK - Grade 5)
Early Childhood & Elementary (PreK - Grade 5)
Young learners can explore how communities develop, how people lived in the past, and how their surroundings have changed over time.
Relevant subject areas include:
Social Studies and Community History
Indiana History (Grade 4)
English/Language Arts
Visual Arts
Science and STEM
Geography
Classroom connections: Explore historic buildings, compare past and present, examine historical objects, learn about community traditions, and discover the people and businesses that shaped Madison.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
Madison provides opportunities for students to investigate industrialization, community development, historical preservation, economics, and the relationship between people and their environment.
Relevant subject areas include:
Social Studies and Civics
U.S. History
Geography
English/Language Arts
Visual Arts
Science and Technology
Career Exploration
Classroom connections: Analyze historic photographs and primary sources, investigate the development of local industries, explore architectural design, and examine how communities change over time.
High School (Grades 9-12)
High School (Grades 9-12)
HMI's historic properties and educational resources provide opportunities for advanced research, experiential learning, and interdisciplinary projects.
Relevant Indiana courses and subject areas include:
History & Social Studies
Indiana Studies
U.S. History
World History & Civilization
Geography and History of the World
U.S. Government
Economics
Anthropology and Sociology
Fine Arts & Humanities
Art History
Drawing and Painting
Photography
Sculpture and Three-Dimensional Art
English and Creative Writing
Journalism
Science, Technology & Engineering
Physics and Physical Science
Engineering and Technology
Computer Science
Mathematics
Environmental Science
Career & Technical Education
Advanced Manufacturing
Construction Trades
Engineering and Technology
Architecture and Design
Business and Entrepreneurship
Hospitality and Tourism
Communication and Media
Classroom connections: Conduct historical research, examine manufacturing and engineering processes, document historic architecture, investigate local economic development, and explore careers connected to preservation, construction, museums, and heritage tourism.
Plan A School Field Trip
Plan A School Field Trip
Bring your class to Historic Madison!
HMI offers group tours and school group programs throughout the year for most properties. Teachers are encouraged to contact HMI to discuss scheduling and the best experience for their students.
How to Schedule:
1. Decide which historic site or educational topic interests your class.
2. Contact HMI at least 2 weeks in advance with your preferred date(s) and time(s).
3. Provide your preferred date, grade level, estimated number of students and chaperones, and any particular educational goals.
4. Work with HMI staff to coordinate your visit.
Classroom Resource:
The Schroeder Saddletree Curriculum
Classroom Resource:
The Schroeder Saddletree Curriculum
Discover the story of the Schroeder Saddletree Factory and its importance to Madison's industrial heritage.
For 94 years, the Schroeder family operated a saddletree manufacturing business in Madison. Today, the restored factory provides a remarkable opportunity for students to explore nineteenth- and twentieth-century industry, entrepreneurship, skilled trades, manufacturing, and local history.
HMI's Schroeder Saddletree curriculum provides educators with a new way to introduce these stories to students.
The Schroeder Saddletree curriculum is COMING SOON. Check back for classroom materials and downloadable resources.
Let's Bring Local History to Your Students!
Historic Madison, Inc. is excited to work with teachers and schools to make Madison's history accessible, engaging, and meaningful for the next generation.
Have a question about school programs, curriculum resources, or scheduling a class visit?
Contact us today!
Historic Madison, Inc.
301 West Second Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-2967
hmi@historicmadisoninc.com
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