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Welcome to the Madison County Historical Society.
From its early founding in 1884 and incorporation in 1926, the Society has been dedicated to the preservation of our history as it relates to the county. At our home in downtown Anderson is a lasting record of a way of life preserved for all to
see, treasure and enjoy. We welcome all who are interested in exploring our rich cultural and social history.
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| MADISON COUNTY HISTORY CENTER |
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| 15 W. 11th ST., ANDERSON, INDIANA |
Mailing Address:
Madison County Historical Society
P. O. Box 696
Anderson, IN 46015-0696
(765)683-0052
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Madison County Historical Society
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Parking is available on Meridian and 11th Street near and in
front of the History Center.
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Presents
"Faces of the Civil War"
July 1 through July 31, 2009
Monday and Fridays - 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesdays - 1 pm - 8 pm
The display can be seen in the Display Rooms of the Madison County History
Center, 7 W. 11th St., Anderson, IN.
In addition, an extensive display is presented on Madison County Civil War veterans killed and missing
in the war. The MCHS Genealogy Department has many files on veterans that will be available for viewing.
This is a massive display that will educate and amaze everyone who sees it. We encourage you
to take the time to attend this thrilling display during the month of July.
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The Historical Society Is On Air
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WHBU 1240 AM Radio
Broadcasting from the studio at Mounds Mall
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The Leland Franklin Morning Show
Steve Jackson, County Historian, and Don Hunt, vice-president of MCHS, will appear monthly on the Leland Franklin
Morning Radio Show from 8 am to 9 am. The schedule for these appearances is as follows: April 15, May 13, June
10, July 15, Auguest 12, September 16, October 14, November 11 and December 16.
Society members and the public are encouraged to listen to the show and, of course, are welcome to come to the
broadcasting studio at the Mounds Mall to watch the show. Let's show Steve and Don our support and enthusiasm!!
See you there!!
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CELEBRATING THE 200th BIRTHDAY OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN PRESIDENT
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Thomas and Nancy Lincoln moved their belongings
and their two children - Sarah, 9, and Abraham, 7 - to the southern Indiana frontier in 1816, the same year Indiana
became a state. Here in Indiana, Abe Lincoln formed his ideas about character, honesty and a love of learning that stayed
with him his entire life.
Indiana has many ways for visitors to find out more about Abraham Lincoln's boyhood
and about the state that help shape this American icon.
A reference book at your local library: Looking For Lincoln by Phillip B. Kunhardt III, Peter W. Kunhardt
and Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr.
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Faces of Lincoln will be on display September 18-30, 2009 at the History Center. All are encouraged to
visit the display at that time.
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All classes will be held in the Bowman Room of the
History Center, 11 West 11th Street, Anderson, Indiana.
Parking is available along 11th street in front of the History Center
and across the street at night.
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Madison County Historical Society
2009 Genealogy Classes
Registration for the genealogy classes is required and can be made by calling the office at (765)
683-0052. Please leave a message if you don't get to talk to someone. You also may register at the office in person
on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You are invited to take one or all the classes - there is no limit.
SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Beginner's Classes
Monday, August 3, 2009 at 7 p.m.
GENEALOGY TOPICS
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
How to do Genealogy Research in a Library
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
Computer Research Tips
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7 p.m.
German Research
Monday, December 7, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.
Searching Land Records
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