Sandra Tarbox is a culinary historian and dedicated teacher of 18th century living history for over 25 years. In her program, she shared her knowledge of the Colonial American Table, what they ate, how they cooked it, how they stored and preserved it. She illustrated how each of these played an important […] Read more »
Madison Fifth Graders Return for an Expanded New Program
After five years it was time to revamp the History Program since the 250 students, teachers and aides had previously visited as Second Grade students. Peter Bizer, Social Studies Coordinator said this new program was the best ever. The ten classes rotated from two programs learning new words like: Corset, […] Read more »
Annual Meeting: Colonial American Food, What They Ate & How They Cooked, Stored and Preserved It
The Deacon John Grave Foundation, 581 Boston Post Road in Madison, will hold its annual meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, May 17, 2015. Spend an evening learning what was needed to prepare an 18th century meal. Sandra Tarbox has been a culinary historian and dedicated teacher of 18th century living history […] Read more »
Another Grave Family Visits the House
On April 23th Kenneth Graves and his wife Carol toured the Grave House and the grounds with several of their friends from the area. They are retired and reside north of Atlanta in Georgia. Ken became interested in his family history upon finding notes written by his deceased father. Although […] Read more »
Madison Seniors Enjoy a New and Expanded Program
On April 11th seniors from the Madison Senior Center and the Strong House spent the morning at the Deacon John Grave House. In addition to a tour of the house they learned about life in colonial America. First a board member presented an overview of colonial clothing from the late […] Read more »
Newcomers Annual Halloween March and Picnic at the House
On the morning of October 24, young children from Madison in costumes, marched through downtown Madison ending up on the grounds of the Grave House. A very large crowd enjoyed o cider, chili, and sweets. Read more »
The Country Day School Again Visits the Grave House and Grounds
On October 23, two classes spent the morning at the Grave House. They were guided by Board Docents in period costume throughout the rooms of the house. The students were taught the various aspect of Colonial life and how it contrasted with modern day Madison. Later they viewed and had […] Read more »
Two Days for Second Graders at the House
The school section of the DJGF has been very active this fall with around 400 visitors. Madison Public and Marcy Center 2nd Graders enjoyed two days at the Grave House and on the Green for Colonial Games through our joint program with the Madison Historical Society. On October 15 […] Read more »
4th of July Parade
For the second year in a row the House opened it doors to visitors in honor of the 4th of July. Docents in costumes welcomed over a hundred visitors who toured the House and gardens and learned a little bit about The Graves House during our countries founding. Read more »
Madison Senior Program
Also in early May, the House welcomed a large crowd of Seniors who came to tour and learn about the history of the Grave House and the Grave family. Guests were from the Madison Senior Center, the Hearth and the Strong House. The group numbered near forty and included a […] Read more »