July 4th 2026 brought townsfolk and visitors together to celebrate the historic weekend, starting with the fireworks on the 2nd, followed by a concert on the Green the next night, finishing with the July 4th parade and a warm welcome at the oldest house in town, the Deacon John Grave […] Read more »
Don’t Miss a Rare Chance to See Madison’s 1876 Giant Parade Flag
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a special stop at the Deacon John Grave House, 581 Boston Post Road, after Madison’s Fourth of July parade. On display for one day only will be Madison’s remarkable 38-star U.S. flag, believed to have hung from the Hull Building on Wall Street during parade […] Read more »
4th of July Parade Brings Warm Weather and Large Crowds!
A Grave House board member joined the July 4th event, driving her antique model T. The parade attracted a large crowd from Madison, as well as visitors from the surrounding area. When the parade marched down the Boston Post Road in town and on to the Surf Club, spectators cheered […] Read more »
Hometown 4th of July Parade Returns
After a year without July 4th activities, a parade returned to Madison’s main street with record crowds stretched along the entire parade route. A vintage car, sporting signage with “Deacon John Grave 1685”, passed the Grave House with flair and a wave. A variety of participants numbered among the marchers… […] Read more »