On a very warm fourth of July holiday, board members hopped in a 1931 Model A Ford, owned by Natalie Evans, and joined a large parade in downtown Madison. Members were dressed in Colonial attire and received cheers from the crowd. Read more »
Another Terrific Connecticut Open House Day
Board Members dressed in Colonial attire welcomed a large crowd to the Deacon John Grave House and Gardens. Visitors from throughout Connecticut, as well as from New York and Rhode Island, toured the house. Docents demonstrated hearth cooking and used displays of antique tools and equipment to present information about […] Read more »
An Emotional Production By The Madison Lyric Stage
The MLS held six performances of the chamber opera version Of Mice and Men in two rooms of the Grave House. They received outstanding reviews and played to a near capacity audience. This interactivity creation brought theater to Downtown Madison and attracted many from around Connecticut and NYC. It was the […] Read more »
A beautiful day for the Garden Club of Madison Annual Plant Sale
The Garden Club Of Madison held its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 18th, in the barn and on the grounds of the Deacon John Grave House. Beautiful weather and a large crowd produced one of their most successful sales ever. And the shoppers loved the gardens and wildflower walk. […] Read more »
Madison 2nd and 4th grade program continues
The annual Spring program for all public second and fourth grade students is a joint Event of the Madison Historical and the Deacon John Grave Foundation. Over three days, around 500 students, teachers and parents rotated between three education stations to learn about early Madison. The Deacon John Grave House […] Read more »
Strong House Seniors Visit the Grave House Again for History and Hearth Cooking
On April 15th, the Strong House of Madison made their annual visit to enjoy our historical program depicting everyday life in colonial Connecticut. The history of the house and the Grave family provided interesting discussions. Some toured the second floor for a demonstration about flax growing, linen making, spinning and […] Read more »
Madison Lyric Stage Holds Their April Fundraiser
Madison Lyric Stage held their fundraising party on April 6th at the Deacon John Grave House with a theme of “Spring Will Come Again, Songs of Hopes and Dreams”. Mark Deacon sang accompanied by piano and cello while others performed from the upcoming plays. Songs included favorites by Barber, Bernstein, […] Read more »
Spring Tavern Night 2019 at the Deacon John Grave House
Our annual Spring Tavern Night 2019 at the Deacon John Grave House on March 23rd was a terrific event which delighted our Madison residents. Light food and drink were provided and our our own Deacon John Grave Band performed. Our 1685 house served as a tavern and Inn starting around […] Read more »
Exciting Eighth Season of Madison Lyric Stage at the Deacon John Grave House
Madison Lyric Stage wants to thank everyone who attended and supported our fundraising concert, Spring Will Come Again, at the Deacon John Grave House on Saturday, April 6th! Much fun was had and your presence was truly appreciated! We now are moving full speed onto our exciting eighth season! Don’t miss out! Our […] Read more »
Spring Tavern Night Is Upon Thee
The Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Road in Madison, will hold our Spring Tavern Night on Saturday, March 23rd from 7 to 9 p.m. The c. 1685 house once served as a tavern and inn starting around 1707, in the early days of the Boston Post Road. Admission […] Read more »