Madison County Historical Society

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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.

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

Genealogy Query/Request

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Parking is available on Meridian and 11th Street near and in front of the History Center.

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.

The Historical Society Is On Air
WHBU 1240 AM Radio
Broadcasting from the studio at Mounds Mall
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!!

 
Indiana's Lincoln
 
CELEBRATING THE 200th BIRTHDAY OF THE GREATEST AMERICAN PRESIDENT

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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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
 

News


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Historic Homes

MCHS Origins

The Gazette - April, 2009

The Gazette - January, 2009

MCHS Meeting Schedule

The Rest of the Story

MCHS Display Schedule

What's In Your DNA?

Trains and Rails

KILLBUCK

German POWs

Hydraulic Canal

MCHS NEEDS YOUR HELP!

Society Memberships Due

The Lambert Auto Car

MCHS dedicates Historical Markers

Stephen Jackson named County Historian

Walking Tours of Anderson Architecture

School Yearbooks

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Click picture for pledge form.
Elevator Project

We have accomplished much during the few years we have been in our building, offering interesting and exciting exhibits free to the public and developing programs and services. Thanks to our friends, members and sponsors for your generous contributions. The elevator did not pass inspection;  thus, we have not been able to use it at all.  In order to use the upstairs and renovate that area, we need the elevator.  Any gift or donation will continue to be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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