Madison County, Indiana Celebrates America 250

05/10/2026

Here’s what happening in May!

Visit www.madisoncounty250.com for additional event information.

Madison County Historical Society

05/08/2026

Saturday, May 9th join the Madison County Historical Society on Meridian Street in Downtown Anderson for the Little 500 Festival Hot Rod & Classic Car Show. We’ll look forward to seeing you between 9am-3pm!

04/17/2026

As members of Historic Fall Creek, Pendleton Settlement, Tammy Bowman and Nikolas Pappas follow history’s paper trail to reveal the hidden stories behind the walls and windows of Pendleton’s National Register Historic District.

They’ll share some of the resources they use and introduce you to some of the characters they’ve met from Pendleton’s past.

The Pendleton Historical Museum in partnership with Pendleton Falls Park presents Winter Speaker Series: Pendleton’s Historical Architecture. Sunday, April 19 from 2 pm to 4pm at the community building.

04/09/2026

What's happening this April in Madison County?

Saturday, April 11th:
America Gives, Day of Service. Town of Pendleton food drive benefiting First United Methodist Church Food Pantry. Town Hall, 10am-1pm

Sunday, April 12th:
A Night on the Titanic: The American Connections. Due to limited seating, reservations are required. There is no cost to attend, but please call 765-683-0052 to save a seat. 2-3pm at the Madison County Historical Society

Tuesday, April 14th:
Events and Causes of the American Revolution -- Official America 250 Program. County Historian, Stephen Jackson will speak at the Anderson Public Library from 10:30-11:30am

Thursday, April 16th:
Significant Events of the American Revolution--Official America 250 Program. Join us at the Madison County Triad -- UAW Union Hall from 10:30-11:30am

Friday, April 24th:
Dedication of America 250 Liberty Tree at Beulah Park in Alexandria, IN from 2-3pm

More information can be found by visiting www.madisoncounty250.com

03/25/2026

Have you registered yet? This Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 2-4pm, The Gruenwald House, will host, Creating a Family Legacy Book. We hope to see you there.

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Madison County Historical Society
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Are you interested in learning new ways to preserve your family's history? There is still time to RSVP for the Family Legacy Book workshop! Join us as we learn how to collect and organize your family's ancestry as well as favorite family stories, recipes, keepsakes, and wise advice. Gruenewald Historic House will be hosting this workshop on March 28th from 2-4pm. Reservations are required - please call 765-648-6875 to reserve your seat today!

03/13/2026

What's happening this weekend and next week around Madison County?

Saturday, March 14th:
America 250 Celebration Luncheon at Ruby's Cafe. Join us from 11:30am - 1:30pm

Sunday, March 15th:
Winter Speaker Series with Stephen Jackson, The Falls at Pendleton. Join us from 2-4pm at the Pendleton Historical Museum

Thursday, March 19th:
Events and Causes of the American Revolution -- Official America 250 Program. Hosted by Madison County Triad at the UAW Union Hall, Anderson, IN from 10:30-11:30am

Thursday, March 19th:
Taste of the Colonies at the Madison County 4-H Fairgrounds in Alexandria, IN from 11:30am-1:30pm

More information can be found by visiting www.madisoncounty250.com

03/09/2026

Join us at Ruby's Cafe & Bakery, Saturday, March 14th at 11:30am for an America 250 Celebration Luncheon. It will be a fun day with food, fashion and music!

03/03/2026

Mark your calendar for Monday, March 9th for "The American Revolution, How Indiana was Impacted", presented by County Historian, Stephen Jackson.

This event is hosted by AARP Chapter 1686, and the presentation will be held at 1st United Methodist Church in Anderson, IN. Please join us at 1pm.

For more information, please visit us at www.madisoncounty250.com
— with Madison County Historical Society.

02/27/2026

What's happening next week?

County Historian, Stephen Jackson will be presenting "Significant Events of the American Revolution" on Sunday, March 1st at the Museum of Madison County History. Please join us at 2pm.

Stephen will also be presenting "Significant Events of the American Revolution" at the Frankton Community Library on Tuesday, March 3rd at 6pm.

For more information, please visit us at www.madisoncounty250.com

01/04/2026

Join us Thursday, January 8th at 6:30pm in Alexandria. We look forward to seeing you there!