“Civil War Days” at Lanier Mansion
Every June, the Lanier Mansion State Historical site hosts a two day event called "Civil War Days." This small festival is a fun way to connect with the 1860s and learn a little more about the war between North & South. The highlight of the event is the … [Read More...]
Music at the Broadway Fountain (Summer Concert Series)
http://youtu.be/zT9P4M2szfQ One highlight of summertime in Madison is the monthly free concerts at the Broadway Fountain. These downtown events are organized by Visit Madison and the Madison Main Street Program. They offer local resident another great … [Read More...]
Farmer’s Market in Downtown Madison
From April through October, you can find local produce (and much more) beside the Broadway Fountain in Historic Madison Indiana. The Madison Farmer's Market is open every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Most booths are open by 8:30 AM and stay until … [Read More...]
St. Patrick’s Celebration in Downtown Madison
March is always a great time to visit Madison, but this year several downtown businesses have planned special events around Saint Patrick's Day. The following photos and video are from the 2013 edition of downtown's "St. Paddy's Party." For … [Read More...]
Why Buy Local?
Sometimes I call myself a local tourist-- driving downtown always feels like a mini-vacation. Why do I buy local? Mainly because it's more fun. Where would you rather have lunch than our historic downtown? There are more objective reasons to shop local. … [Read More...]
The Best of Madison 2012
Our friends at inMadisonIN posted this fun survey and named the following local favorites "The Best of Madison 2012." Check out their full results to see what's popular among Madison residents. Hinkle's - Best Hamburger Crystal & Jules - Best … [Read More...]
10 Ways Regular People Can Make Madison Better
A few months back, we wrote about the stability and benefits of living in Madison today. In fact, no other period in our history has offered the high standard of … [Read More...]
Madison’s Golden Age Starts Today
I've dabbled around in local history lately, reading some publications from our Historical Society and even the James Lanier biography. All things considered, now is … [Read More...]
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