Saturday, November 25
11am – 4pm
853 Boston Post Road
The Society will unveil the newest item in its collection at the Allis-Bushnell House–an untitled landscape painting by Madison native Gilbert Munger (1837- 1903). The artwork, donated by Michael D. Schroeder of Cupertino, California, is an oil painting on wood panel, featuring a figure in blue surrounded by tall trees beside a lake. It is assumed that the painting is one of the many scenes that Munger painted in France in the late 1880s, in or near Barbizon or in the nearby forest of Fontainebleau.
Guides will provide tours of the downstairs rooms of the historic house museum and will help visitors to imagine each room’s use during specific notable eras or events in Madison’s history.
The MHS organizes this annual event in support of all local businesses and organizations. The MHS encourages visitors to shop in Madison’s stores and to eat in Madison’s restaurants before and after a tour. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. The exhibition hall at Lee’s Academy featuring the award-winning WWI exhibit will also be open that day at the same hours.