Colored lithograph of George Washington by Frederick Reynolds, 1919

Mission of the Madison Historical Society

The Madison Historical Society preserves, interprets, and celebrates the stories of our town as told through its people, artifacts, architecture, and landscapes.

The MHS:

• Sponsors programs and maintains venues that enable public appreciation of Madison’s history and its relevance to all residents and visitors;
• Protects the historic character of Madison by being good stewards of the MHS properties and its collection and by advocating for preservation of Madison’s historic structures and places;
• Celebrates the elements of Madison’s cultural history that have created and continue to bind our community.

Vision Statement

The Madison Historical Society (MHS) preserves the past to provide context to the present and to inform the future.