Historic Madison, Inc.

06/18/2026

We still can’t get over how great the 2026 HMI Gala was. Thanks again to everyone who joined us to celebrate and donated to make it happen!

06/18/2026

In addition to the Reindollar award, HMI also presented two Community Heritage Awards at the 2026 Gala! Historic Madison, Inc. presented Brook and Carrie Reindollar with an award for the rehabilitation of their home at 111 West Second St., as well as their many other contributions to the community. David Daghir was also presented with an award for his work on 601 Jefferson Street and 215-217 East Fourth Street, and his involvement in establishing a Madison trolley non-profit organization. Congratulations to the Reindollars and David Daghir, and thank you for their dedication to our community.

06/18/2026

UPDATE: All HMI properties are ok, there was only minimal damage to one property. All power has been restored. We look forward to seeing you on a tour this weekend! We will be back to our regular hours and schedule on Friday, June 19.

Due to storm damage and a power outage, all HMI properties and the HMI office will be closed today, June 18. We hope everyone is staying safe and hope to see you soon!

06/12/2026

We have a full tour schedule this weekend, but there are so many other amazing things to do, especially Madison in Bloom! You can learn more about the Garden Tour via their website: https://madisoninbloom.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSZDGZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3V1FGOFlqSVZXaGhma0xpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHj-qF0i4I-IxBxz_n9HLVnsYwki_Ms-uQVFglGeIuVwwjSrZRCpQyYa_jw0Z_aem_1htQPpO4iBXwhGGlqIJJxA

Tickets are available for purchase at the Visit Madison Indiana Visitor Center at the corner of First and Vine Streets.

Patriotic garden tour of private gardens open for this tour in downtown Historic Madison, Indiana. In addition to American flags and a variety of garden styles, each garden will also spotlight a Revolutionary War patriot with connections to the local community. The tour is sponsored by the John Paul...

06/12/2026

We are proud to share that HMI and all of its properties are part of the Blue Star Museums system! The program offers free summer admissions to active duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day, May 16, through Labor Day, September 7! Those currently serving can step inside any of our historic sites and visit for free with up to five family members! We are so excited to offer this small thank you to those who serve our country!

06/11/2026

We are so grateful to all for yet another wonderful HMI Gala this year! Thanks to those who joined us and celebrated John Staicer’s 35 years at HMI before his upcoming retirement in December! A big shoutout to our amazing sponsors, silent auction donors, bartenders, musicians, caterers, and spectacular members. Your support helped us fundraise for the next big project at The Sullivan House! We loved seeing you all and are already looking forward to next year!

06/11/2026

We are fully in our summer season! Taking an HMI tour is a great option when it’s warm, all of our sites have AC of some sort making them even cooler 😎 in the summer time. We hope you can for a tour soon as you visit Madison, Indiana!

06/09/2026

At the HMI Gala on Friday, we were thrilled to award the 2025 Dorothy Inglis Reindollar Historic Preservation Award to the Springdale Cemetery Association! The group rehabilitated the cemetery chapel, built in the 1930s and designed by architect Frederick Wallick. They faithfully restored elements that could be saved and used high-quality materials to replace what could not be saved. HMI President and Executive Director John Staicer noted that "The Springdale Cemetery Association and its crew of talented artisans, craftsmen, and tradesmen in the fields of restoration and construction have transformed Springdale Chapel from a forlorn relic to a space for ceremony, comfort, tradition, and connection."

Don McKay, member of the Springdale Cemetery Association board, accepted the award. Brook and Carrie Reindollar helped John Staicer present the award named in honor of Brook's mother, Dotti Reindollar.

Congratulations to the Springdale Cemetery Association!

06/09/2026

Join a FREE guided walking tour through downtown Madison’s National Historic Landmark District to experience its architectural beauty. Normally, on Saturday mornings, we are excited to offer you the chance to explore on a Thursday evening instead!

Discover Madison’s historic homes, churches, artistic structures, and other impressive sites. Learn about the three prominent styles of architecture that exist in the district: Federal, Greek Revival, and Italianate. The Architectural Walking Tour is a great opportunity to see highlights of the architectural uniqueness that Historic Madison has to offer. You will also find out more about the process and importance of historic preservation to protect the beauty and stories of our community.

The tour will last approximately an hour to an hour and a half. The program starts and ends at the HMI Office at 301 W Second St. in Madison. The walk will not be strenuous and will cover approximately 10 blocks.

This event is free, but advanced registration is available and encouraged! You can register here: https://tickets.madtixevents.com/e/hmi-architecturetour-6-11-26/tickets

Registered attendees are encouraged to meet their guides at the HMI Office five minutes before each tour. All ages are welcome to attend.

Accessibility is limited on this tour. For questions, please call Historic Madison, Inc. at 812-265-2967.

06/08/2026

Are you interested in being an experience maker in Madison? New volunteers and experienced guides are encouraged to attend a training session for the Shrewsbury-Windle House. The training will last approximately 2 hours. There's a session at 1:30 and 6:00 on June 23. Please meet at the Shrewsbury-Windle House a few minutes before the training begins. No registration is required.

Called the “best of the best” of America’s Greek Revival buildings, the Shrewsbury-Windle House features a soaring 3-story spiral staircase, 16-foot ceilings, intricate plaster moldings, and ornately carved stone details. Built 175 years ago by architect Francis Costigan, the 13-room mansion features perhaps the most original pre-Civil War Drawing Rooms in the US. The Shrewsbury, Walker, and Windle families lived here for 160 years. Their love for the home still radiates from the walls of this award-winning restoration. Come to learn more!

If you're busy or unable to attend, please reach out, and we can notify you of the next opportunity to join our amazing volunteer team! HMI offers many volunteer chances from weekdays to weekends throughout the year.

Help HMI continue to tell the stories of Madison to visitors of all ages by volunteering in 2026! For further information or questions, send us a message today!