Explore African American History & Heritage Flourishing with the cotton boom of the mid-19th century, the landscape surrounding Madison was covered in sprawling plantations during the county’s formative years. Nearly half of Morgan County’s residents were enslaved persons as early as 1820 with that number reaching 70 percent of the county’s almost 10,000 persons by …
As the winds begin catching a chill and Halloween creeps ever closer, visitors to Madison find themselves wondering what strange histories may lie inside the many historic homes, churches and other buildings around town. Local Melissa Piche is who they seek to uncover these often wonderous stories, as she has learned the town’s history from …
Our ‘Favorite Things’ series continues to highlight everything that we believe makes Madison well… Madison! These treasures bring life to our small town and each help to play their role in why people become so infatuated when visiting each and every time. So far, we have highlighted grandiose gardens, magnificent mansions, and a cottage born …
While Madison’s grandiose antebellum homes regularly take center stage, in our latest Favorite Things tribute, we highlight a few of our small town’s more opulent private gardens. Since Madison’s inception in 1809, greenspace has been an integral feature for its residents. As the town grew and public space dwindled, it is no surprise that landowners …
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Our ‘Favorite Things’ series has taken a look into historic homes, beautiful gardens, and courageous citizens. Especially during this unprecedented time, we know an uplifting story of the indominable power of the human spirit can serve a source of encouragement and motivation. For us, the story of Adeline Rose, her hard work and determination to …
Our ‘Favorite Things’ series has continued to unearth hidden gems about some of the most beloved places in our beautiful small town. While we could never pick just one favorite, nothing quite embodies the spirit of our series like Heritage Hall. Magnificently placed on Main Street, Heritage Hall continues to inspire those who pass by …
For more than a century, the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center has been a place of inspiration and education for our local community as well as travelers that visit from across the world. The astounding history of this building represents Madison’s century+ (2020 marks the building’s 125th year!) commitment to higher education and ongoing love affair with …
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Every story has a hero that saves the day when it seems all hope is lost. For the beautiful town of Madison that hero was – and still is – Joshua Hill. Though outside our small community his name may have been lost in the history books, here his legend and his home still hold …
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It goes without saying that African Americans have shaped life in Georgia for centuries. The Peach State is often considered the home of the American civil rights movement due to the many key events that took place here and can now be experienced by traversing the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Trail. Beyond this, …
It’s no secret that Madison and its surrounding towns are chock-full of history. What may be a surprise to you is there are several historical sites we bet you haven’t discovered yet! Some of the most popular antebellum attractions in Madison are our home museums, the expansive Historic District, and the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, which are must-sees for the first …
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