The Madison Historical Society Offices
P. O. Box 17, Madison, CT 06443
Our administrative offices, located on the upper level of the Lee Academy at 14 Meeting House Lane, can be reached year-round. The regular office hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We are typically closed the last two weeks in December. Call (203) 245-4567. You may also leave us a message there. You may also contact us by

Public Season at the Allis-Bushnell House
853 Boston Post Road
Madison CT 06443    
The Allis-Bushnell House is open to the public for school tours throughout the academic year by prior arrangement. Special seasonal events, performances, and open houses are offered to both members and the public from time to time throughout the year.

Hours at the Allis-Bushnell House
At this time, the public hours at the Allis-Bushnell House are limited to our seasonal special events and open houses. Guided tours of the Allis-Bushnell House can be arranged by appointment and for groups throughout the year. Please see our Calendar for our special seasonal events, open houses, and special exhibitions.

Our grounds are open year-round at no cost to visitors. Visitors are welcome to enjoy our formal herb garden from 8:00 a.m. to sundown. Picnicking is permitted on the back lawn.

The Allis-Bushnell House has an upper and lower level. People with disabilities that require the use of a wheelchair should call in advance so that we may make the available accommodations for your visit. The upper level of the house is not accessible to people with disabilities that require the use of a wheelchair. We ask that strollers and backpacks be left outside or in your car.
 
Public Season at Lee Academy
14 Meeting House Lane

The Lee Academy houses the Madison Historical Society's administrative offices on its upper floor and the MHS exhibition gallery/meeting hall on its lower floor. People with disabilities that require the use of a wheelchair should call in advance so that we may make the available accommodations for your visit to the Academy's lower floor. The upper level of the Academy is not currently accessible to people with disabilities that require the use of a wheelchair.

At this time, we welcome visitors to a special summer exhibition at Lee Academy from early June through late August. This summer exhibition is open on Saturdays only, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted. Please see our Calendar for a listing of its Saturday openings in the summer months.

During the academic months, the MHS offers an adult education program called the Frederick Lee Lectures, which are co-sponsored by the Madison Beach and Recreation Department. Due to their popularity, this series of three lectures is held at the Memorial Town Hall at 8 Meeting House Lane, adjacent to the Lee Acadamy. Typically scheduled during the winter months of January through March on occasional Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m., these lectures are open to the public; admission is $5 for non-members; $4 for MHS members/$2 for students. Please see Adult Programs for more information on this lecture series.

Admission
There is no admission fee for guided tours of the Allis-Bushnell House and its Annex or for our special exhibitions at the Lee Academy. Some of our special events may have a modest admission fee, per person or per family. Please see our events descriptions for further information. Donations to help us defray the costs of programs and services are always gratefully accepted.

Group Tours
Special tours can be arranged for groups of 10 or more visitors. Please call to let us know how we can tailor our guided house tours to your interests. Advance arrangements should be made two weeks prior to your visit. Call (203) 245-4567 to make your reservations, or contact us by

Visiting the Smallpox Cemetery
One of the area's most precious and fragile historic treasures is the tiny and secluded Smallpox Cemetery, owned and maintained by the Madison Historical Society. Due to its location and fragility, guided tours are required. Arrangements for these must be made in advance. Walking tours to the site are confined to certain months, weather and soil condition permitting. Proper footwear for New England terrain is highly recommended. The site is not wheelchair-accessible. Inquiries are welcome; please call us at (203) 245-4567 or contact us by