Welcome!
The purpose of the Madison Historical Society is to assemble, record and preserve all matters of historical interest
concerning Madison and its residents.
The Society was formed in 1922 when several public-minded citizens organized to preserve the old Bottle Hill Tavern, formerly located at the southeast corner of Waverly Place and Main Street. There were 50 Charter Members and 15 Life Members who purchased the Tavern and had the structure moved east along Main Street to the present site of its replica (which houses a bank). Over the years the Society has developed an interesting collection of historic documents, maps and photographs. These are housed in the Local History Center at the Madison Public Library.
This collection is the result of gracious gifts from friends and members. New donations to our collection will be
welcomed. It is an excellent way to ensure the long-term preservation of items of historical interest. Visit our booth
at the Annual Bottle Hill Day celebration in October. You may also wish to join us at our annual Dinner Meeting
(typically held in May).
Programs: Click here for currently scheduled programs
or visit the MACA (Madison Arts and Culture Alliance) website
Visit this space to see past programs
Click here to visit Projects and learn about the Society's recent activities
Membership: Please join us and become a member.
The Board: View a listing of The Board of Officers and Trustees
Contact: Madison Historical Society
PO Box 148
Madison, NJ 07940
Hours: Our office is at the Madison Public Library, 39 Keep Street, Madison, NJ. Our office is open Tuesdays 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM (other times by appointment; please contact a co-President.
Office Phone - 973-377-0722 x 8
Office Fax - 973-377-3142
Our email is HistoricalSociety@rosenet.orgPhone: 973 - 822-2377 Co-President Susan Simon
Phone: 973 - 377-8075 Co-President Rosemarie Dodds
Phone: 973 - 377-3203 Collection Custodian Kate Malcolm
Please call at reasonable hours.
