A significant number of visitors came from around the State to tour the Deacon John Grave House. Board members in period dress conducted the tours for visitors from Derby, Hartford, Ridgefield, and West Haven to name a few. Read more »
Board Members of the Deacon John Grave House in Memorial Day Parade
Natalie Evans, a longtime Board member drove her vintage Ford bearing a sign for the Grave Foundation to the cheers of waiving paradise watcher Read more »
A Rainy Day Plant Sale In May
The Garden Club Of Madison held its annual and anticipated sale despite a stormy morning. It was a great fund Event and attracted a large crowd . It was impressive to watch the Club member carry on despite the weather. Read more »
The Garden Club of Madison Holds May Meeting at the Deacon John Grave House
Members of the Garden Club had lunch and presented awards on the grounds of the Djgf. It is another example of the close bond between the two organizations, Read more »
Daffodils Bloom at the Deacon John Grave House Thanks to The Garden Club Of Madison
The Club planted over 6,000 throughout Madison and the Deacon John Grave House grounds was the first of many stations around town. Read more »
Madison 2nd Grade Public School Visits the Deacon John Grave House for Colonial Day
Nine groups of students from Ryerson and Jeffery schools toured our 1685 House. Docents in period attire provided the commentary and instructions. Over 200 children, teachers, and parents played Colonial games on the grounds. Terrific fun was had by all Read more »
Madison Lyric Stage Announces Eleventh Season for 2023
Our upcoming eleventh season is about to be announced to the general public! The time to get your Subscription Series tickets is now! Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of our best seasons of art and entertainment! SUBSCRIPTIONS Season Opening Concert! Marc Deaton and pianist Nick Stanford take […] Read more »
Colonial Games Entertain Folks at Madison’s Harvest Festival!
Bauer Park provided the setting for docents from the Deacon John Grave Foundation to instruct children and adults on the mechanics of vintage toys. The enthusiastic players (of all ages) put aside their mobile phones to delight in the simple games of a bygone era. Read more »
Five Performances of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf Cap a Glorious Madison Lyric Stage Season!
Edward Albee’s dramatic masterpiece was presented inside the big tent on the grounds of the Deacon John Grave Foundation. The Tony-winning play explores the complexities in marriage of a middle-aged couple, George and Martha. The play’s unvarnished approach to an evening shared with George, Martha, and another couple resulted in […] Read more »
The George Mansion Band Returns to the Deacon John Grave House
On a beautiful Sunday summer evening, the Manston Big Band showcased songs from the Great American Songbook, delighting the foot-tapping audience. The music was co-sponsored by the Deacon John Grave Foundation and the Madison Historical Society. As guests relaxed in lawn chairs and picnicked, the band entertained with favorite musical […] Read more »