Lantern Tour: Our History, Our Stories

Mark your calendars for one of Madison’s most anticipated traditions—the annual MHS Lantern Tour—on Saturday, November 7, from 5 to 9 pm!

Designed for listeners 10+, the tours will begin at 5:00 pm at Lee’s Academy, offered in 20-minute intervals. At the conclusion of each tour, light refreshments will be served. This event takes place rain or shine.

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As part of Madison’s 200th anniversary celebration, this year’s Lantern Tour brings 200 years of Madison history to life. Guided by lantern light, groups will journey across Madison’s historic town green, meeting Madison residents from different eras of our community’s history. Brought to life by our talented youth reenactors, these fascinating characters will share stories that offer a glimpse into the people and experiences that helped shape Madison over the past two centuries.

After the tour, visitors can enjoy light refreshments at the Madison Center for History & Culture and explore our exhibit space.

Advance reservations are required. Tickets can be reserved online at madisonhistory.org or by calling the MHS office at 203-245-4567. Tours depart from Lee’s Academy every 20 minutes and are limited to 20 guests per tour.

Come celebrate 200 years of Madison history in the glow of our lanterns! We look forward to welcoming you to one of our most popular events of the year.