Celebrate Women’s History Month With A Tour!

Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Special Program Being offered by HIstoric Madison Inc

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In honor of Women’s History Month in March, Historic Madison, Inc. will be offering a special program featuring a tour of 3 sites and multiple women who helped protect our Madison history. “The Women Who Saved” will take place on Saturday, March 23 from 1 to 4 PM. Like many communities in America, some of the first people to step up and save buildings in Madison were women. In the early twentieth century, many women began to protect, repurpose, and share Madison’s amazing sites. Some are known statewide while others are barely known in Madison today. During this program, we will explore their roles, history, and stories focusing on more than five women who once called Madison their home and passion.

The guided tour will start at Dr. Hutchings’ Office, move to the Sullivan House, and finish at the Shrewsbury-Windle House. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for HMI Members, and students are free. Tickets will be available through March 16 on Eventbrite via the link: https://bit.ly/WomenWhoSaved. All proceeds from this event will benefit preservation efforts for HMI’s many properties in downtown Madison. Please contact Jessica Spiess, Director of Programs, for more information at 812-265-2967.

Are you interested in being an experience maker in Madison? If so we have a place for you! Volunteer opportunities are available for those interested in giving tours, doing research, assisting with digitization, exploring the HMI collections, or helping in the office. HMI offers many opportunities from weekdays to weekends throughout the year. Help HMI continue to tell the stories of Madison to visitors of all ages by volunteering in 2024! For further information or questions, contact Historic Madison, Inc. at hmi@historicmadisoninc.com or call (812) 265-2967.

Historic Madison, Inc., a not-for-profit historic preservation organization, has played a key role in the preservation, restoration, education, and development of Madison’s National Historic Landmark District. The organization owns and operates 11 historic properties with the help of countless volunteers.