Historical society planning for picnic, essay contest and home tour
Madison Station Historical Preservation Society meets monthly at the Roundhouse on Front Street. (RECORD PHOTO/GREGG PARKER)
MADISON – Madison Station Historical Preservation Society is continuing its goal to protect the community’s legacy and landmarks, a mission started with its founding in 1984.
At its May 28 meeting, society members heard ‘rocketologist’ David Hitt’s presentation, “All I needed to know about living in space I learned from Skylab.”
The historical society is planning for its annual picnic on June 25, coinciding with the Madison Gazebo Concert with Microwave Dave, president Chris Crumbley said. Marsha Willis reported that a revision of the Madison tour book will be available later this summer.
Lee Grimes, public education chairperson, said the “Madison Christmas Magic Homes Tour” will be held on Dec. 5, tentatively scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Homes on Front Street and elsewhere in the historical district will be announced later.
“Madison Street Singers in Edwardian costumes, Madison City Youth Orchestra and other music makers will provide entertainment,” Grimes said. Volunteers are sewing Edwardian-style costumes for the street singers. Individuals can donate women’s broad-brimmed winter hats at Madison Station Antiques, 110 Main St.
Elizabeth Bero, gifted specialist at Horizon Elementary School, is developing an essay contest and scholarship.
At earlier meetings, Madison City Councilman Tommy Overcash announced that Memphis & Charleston Railroad has re-issued its 99-year lease for Madison to use of the Roundhouse site and additional yardage along the Village Green for another 99 years.
Debbie Overcash, who serves as initiative chairperson for engraved bricks, is preparing a new brochure to explain and encourage the purchase of memorial and honorary bricks for placement around the Roundhouse. An inscribed brick costs $35. For more information, email to oversanoma@aol.com.
“New members are welcome to join the work and excitement of Madison Station Historical Preservation Society,” Crumbley said. Dues are $20 for an individual or $25 for a family.
The group meets monthly on the fourth Thursday at the Roundhouse on Front Street at 7 p.m. For more information, visit historicmadisonstation.com.
