Madison Historical Society
P.O. Box 505, Madison, New Hampshire 03849
MADISON HISTORICAL SOCIETY 2024 - Annual Report
The Madison Historical Society is very grateful to Madison residents for their
support. We are fortunate to have the use of the original Madison Town House
for our museum building, which is owned by the Town of Madison. The Town
keeps the lawn mowed, the driveway plowed, and pays for the electricity.
Our popular summer exhibit was a TIMELINE OF MADISON, which was also
published in more detail as a book (available for purchase). We had three
summer programs of outdoor music at the Lake using local talent. During Old
Home Week we had a Blueberry Bake & Book Sale and a table at the Craft Fair,
as well as a table at the Madison PTO Christmas Fair. We also updated our
blueberry cookbook for sale.
We were pleased to be able to use space at the elementary school where students
can learn about their town's history, and we also took some “show and tell”
items to the Adult Day Care Center.
We received several important additions to our archives, including a large
framed previously unknown photograph of Elizabeth Cummings, Nickerson
photographs, and items from the Bickford family and the Granvilles.
This year we are planning renovations, both inside and out. A painting
contractor is scheduled to start outside in the spring. We have received a small
grant and donations which will help replace at least two of the old windows,
but we put aside as much money as we can for the ongoing maintenance issues
of an old building.
With renovations taking place, we may not have regular hours this summer, so
we are considering three house tours, a scavenger hunt and monthly programs
of community interest.
We encourage you to join us in supporting the Madison Corner School
Preservation project. That little building which sits on the school property is the
oldest public building in town and sadly is deteriorating. Our partnering with
the MCSP committee enables them to accept donations and grants through our
not-for-profit status.
We invite you to visit our Facebook page or website where you can find photos,
slide shows, newsletter archives and other useful information.
THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
www.madisonnhhistoricalsociety.org
Thank you for a great season! The museum is now closed for the year, but below is a slideshow of our 2024 exhibit TIMELINE OF MADISON NH |
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