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Historic Madison, Inc. Enriching Madison’s future by valuing it’s past since 1960 https://linktr.ee/HistoricMadisonInc

Dedicated to the education, promotion and assistance in preservation and restoration of historic resources which protect our heritage and enhance the quality of life in Madison. HMI is supported by admissions income, membership contributions, bequests, grants, and Endowment Trust Fund and gift shop.

On this day 51 years ago, Historic Madison, Inc. received the masterfully curated John Windle portrait, painted by Edmu...
10/14/2026

On this day 51 years ago, Historic Madison, Inc. received the masterfully curated John Windle portrait, painted by Edmund Brucker. Edmund Brucker was active as a portrait painter in Indianapolis from 1938 until his death, and he recorded the likenesses of many prominent people around the state, including our very own John T. Windle.

John was a visionary preservationist, historian, and community leader who helped shape Madison into the historic treasure it is today. Alongside his wife, Ann, he founded Historic Madison, Inc. in 1960, leaving a lasting legacy of historic preservation and a deep appreciation for the city’s rich architectural history.
This portrait proudly hangs in the Shrewsbury-Windle House and is available for viewing during any scheduled tours of the property.

Have questions? Visit our website, social media pages, or call our office for more info!

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We have a wonky week! We’re closed for public tours on Monday, October 12th, and Thursday, October 15th. The HMI Office ...
10/11/2026

We have a wonky week! We’re closed for public tours on Monday, October 12th, and Thursday, October 15th. The HMI Office is also closed on Monday. Regular programming returns on Friday and Saturday!

It’s hard to believe it has already been nearly a month since Historic Madison’s 2026 Antique Auction! This year’s event...
10/10/2026

It’s hard to believe it has already been nearly a month since Historic Madison’s 2026 Antique Auction! This year’s event was our most successful auction to date, and we are grateful to everyone who helped make it possible. Thank you to all who attended and purchased from the collection, the wonderful team at Sara Minor Auctions, and our dedicated volunteers.

Your support plays an important role in helping Historic Madison preserve and share our community’s history. We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed to the success of this year’s auction. The funds raised go directly to the restoration of the Sullivan House.

Have you ever looked up while visiting the Shrewsbury-Windle House? One of the best views in the house is hiding right a...
10/09/2026

Have you ever looked up while visiting the Shrewsbury-Windle House? One of the best views in the house is hiding right above you. Stand at the bottom of the three-story, 53-step cantilevered staircase, look up, and you’ll see the stunning oculus in the roof overhead.

Completed by Francis Costigan in 1849, the staircase is just one of the many remarkable details waiting to be discovered inside this historic home.
Want to see it for yourself? Join us for one of our weekly tours through October, or call us to schedule a private tour for you and your family or a group of friends!

In honor of last weekend’s 75th running of the Tri Kappa Tour of Homes, we’re sharing excerpts all October from the 1960...
10/08/2026

In honor of last weekend’s 75th running of the Tri Kappa Tour of Homes, we’re sharing excerpts all October from the 1960s Tri Kappa-compiled Historic History of Madison, Indiana booklet, which we found in our Windle Collection in the archives. Let’s take a look at what the booklet had to say about Hanover College’s Parker Auditorium. As with most things from the 1960s, Hanover College has gone through some changes, and Parker Auditorium is undergoing a big restoration right now!

Do you have a Parker Auditorium story? We’d love to hear it in the comments below.

Stay tuned for the next post in the series covering Indiana’s Oldest Volunteer Fire Company.

🚨The last public guided tour of St. Michael the Archangel this summer occurs on Saturday, October 10 at 10 AM. Located a...
10/08/2026

🚨The last public guided tour of St. Michael the Archangel this summer occurs on Saturday, October 10 at 10 AM. Located at 519 E Third St. at the corner of Third Street and St. Michael Avenue, it’s a large and truly historic space!

⭐️Tours will last approximately an hour. Please note that accessibility is limited at this property. Some stairs will be required, but they can be limited if needed. The building does not have air conditioning and may be warm, depending on the weather. Tickets are $10 for adults. Students and HMI members are free.

🎟️New this year, tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Advance ticket sales end 24 hours before. Link in bio, on Madtix, or on the event page.
The site is also available for tours by appointment. Requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance with Historic Madison, Inc. All requests are subject to availability. We’d love to show you this special place!

10/07/2026

There are a couple of ways to plan: (1) Visit during our regularly scheduled tours April through October. Or (2) Call ahead and schedule a private tour on your preferred date.

If you want to plan a spontaneous little outing, here are some great tours for you in October:
• Mondays: Dr. Hutchings’ Office @ 11:30AM, Shrewsbury-Windle 1:30PM, Schroeder Saddletree Factory @ 3PM
• Thursdays: Costigan House @ 11:30AM, Shrewsbury-Windle @ 1:30PM
• Fridays: Dr. Hutchings’ Office @ 11:30AM, Shrewsbury-Windle @ 1:30PM, Schroeder Saddletree Factory @ 3PM
• Saturdays: Costigan House @ 11:30AM, Shrewsbury-Windle House @ 1:30PM, Schroeder Saddletree Factory @ 3PM

CLOSED: Monday, October 12 and Thursday, October 15

Other events:
October 8 - Free Architecture Walk @ 6:30PM
October 10 - St. Michael the Archangel @ 10:00AM
October 17 - Free Architecture Walk @ 10:00AM

What a great weekend celebrating the 75th Tri Kappa Tour of Homes! This month, we’re sharing excerpts from the 1960s Tri...
10/05/2026

What a great weekend celebrating the 75th Tri Kappa Tour of Homes! This month, we’re sharing excerpts from the 1960s Tri Kappa-compiled Historic History of Madison, Indiana booklet, which we found in our Windle Collection in the archives. Let’s take a look at what the booklet had to say about the Schroeder Saddletree Company.

Although no longer in business, the Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum is still standing today and is America’s only restored 19th-century saddletree factory. You can visit on a tour and learn about how the Schroeder family business made saddletrees (i.e., the internal wooden frames of saddles) and other products.

Join us for our upcoming tours of Saddletree on Friday 10/9 or Saturday 10/10 at 3:00PM. You can just show up a few minutes before or even reserve your spot in advance via Madtix! Either way, tickets are $15. Students and children are always free.

Our last weeknight architectural walking tour is this Thursday, October 8 at 6:30. Meet your guide at the HMI office for...
10/05/2026

Our last weeknight architectural walking tour is this Thursday, October 8 at 6:30. Meet your guide at the HMI office for a free tour in the National Historic Landmark District! You can register in advance via the link in our bio, but night of arrivals are fine too!

Address

301 W Second Street
Madison, IN
47250

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(812) 265-2967

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