Madison Historical Society

Madison Historical Society Founded in 1917, the Madison Historical Society is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that preserves and protects objects on behalf of the town's residents.

Our administrative offices, located on the upper level of the Lee Academy at 14 Meeting House Lane, can be reached year-round. The regular office hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. First Floor Exhibit is open Saturdays 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. April through November.

Join us for History Happy Hour presented by Charlie Shafer on Friday, September 25 at the historic Allis-Bushnell House ...
09/01/2026

Join us for History Happy Hour presented by Charlie Shafer on Friday, September 25 at the historic Allis-Bushnell House Museum. "Murder Mystery" will explore two notorious local murder cases from the 1800s. Discover the details of the infamous Mary Stannard case along with the lesser-known Collier murder.

The suggested donation for History Happy Hour is $15 for general admittance and $10 for MHS members. Seating is limited, and advance registration is requested.

Refreshments will be served. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Tickets are available at madisonhistory.org/events

On This Day in Madison History... August 26, 1922Madisonians gathered in the garden of Mrs. George Wilcox on Island Aven...
08/26/2026

On This Day in Madison History... August 26, 1922

Madisonians gathered in the garden of Mrs. George Wilcox on Island Avenue for an outdoor performance of Pie for Peacocks. Admission was just $1!

This colorful hand-painted poster, created by Constance Wilcox Pignatelli, is part of the Madison Historical Society’s collection.

kinda chic to support your local historical society...
08/25/2026

kinda chic to support your local historical society...

A special thank you to Larry Ciotti for sharing the history of football in Madison to a sold-out crowd on Friday evening...
08/24/2026

A special thank you to Larry Ciotti for sharing the history of football in Madison to a sold-out crowd on Friday evening! Guests enjoyed stories spanning the organization’s beginnings through its ultimate success, bringing Madison’s football history to life.

You can learn more about Larry and the team at the Allis-Bushnell House Museum on the first and third Saturdays of each month during the museum’s open houses. Larry is featured as a notable Madison figure in the exhibit "A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years."

Thank you, Larry, for helping the MHS preserve and share Madison’s rich history!

Join us this Friday, August 21 at 6 pm for History Happy Hour at the historic Allis-Bushnell House Museum as Hand High S...
08/18/2026

Join us this Friday, August 21 at 6 pm for History Happy Hour at the historic Allis-Bushnell House Museum as Hand High School coaching legend Larry Ciotti presents "From Inception to Perfection" and takes us back to the early days of Hand Football. Hear the stories behind the program's beginnings, the challenges and milestones along the way, and the unforgettable moments that helped build one of Madison's proudest traditions.

The suggested donation for History Happy Hour is $15 for general admittance and $10 for MHS members. Seating is limited. Advance registration is requested. Tickets are available at madisonhistory.org/events

A special thank you to Clare Barnett for delivering a captivating and detailed presentation on four garments from the MH...
08/17/2026

A special thank you to Clare Barnett for delivering a captivating and detailed presentation on four garments from the MHS collection to a sold-out crowd on Friday evening.

Thank you, Clare, for sharing your expertise and for bringing the women who wore these pieces to life for our audience!

Plan a visit to the Allis-Bushnell House Museum this Saturday, August 15 during our Summer Market! Stroll the beautiful ...
08/15/2026

Plan a visit to the Allis-Bushnell House Museum this Saturday, August 15 during our Summer Market! Stroll the beautiful back lawn, browse unique handcrafted goods from local vendors, and experience one of Madison's treasured historic homes.

This week's participating vendors include Twig Studios, Maggie Szott Art, GAIL C BELL ART, artist Eunea You, Tradewinds Fine Art, Morningstar Sewing, Home Prep Products, David St. Laurent Photography, and Zapatri Gifts.

After you've explored the market, step inside the historic Allis-Bushnell House Museum during our Open House and enjoy our latest museum exhibit, A Town Named Madison: Celebrating 200 Years.

Stop by and find us today from 4pm-7pm at Beachcomber! We are located in front of KeyBank. See you there!
08/13/2026

Stop by and find us today from 4pm-7pm at Beachcomber! We are located in front of KeyBank. See you there!

Join us for a guided walking tour of Madison's historic downtown this Saturday, August 15 at 11 am.Discover the people, ...
08/13/2026

Join us for a guided walking tour of Madison's historic downtown this Saturday, August 15 at 11 am.

Discover the people, places, and events that shaped this charming coastal town. Tours begin at the Allis-Bushnell House, located at 853 Boston Post Road. Tickets are available for purchase at member, nonmember, and student levels. Each tour will be
capped at 10 individuals.

Please note that we do not accept walk-in sales; all ticket purchases must be made in advance. Visit madisonhistory.org/events to purchase tickets.

Be sure to stop by the Madison Historical Society table at Beachcomber Night this Thursday from 4 to 7 pm! We'd love to ...
08/11/2026

Be sure to stop by the Madison Historical Society table at Beachcomber Night this Thursday from 4 to 7 pm! We'd love to say hello, share what's happening at the Society, and tell you about our upcoming programs, exhibits, and ways to get involved.

Thank you to the Madison Chamber of Commerce for sponsoring this wonderful community event. We can't wait to see you there!

Address

14 Meeting House Ln (Mailing Address Interstate PO Box 17)
Madison, CT
06443

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

(203) 245-4567

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