Southwestern Senior Receives Scholarship
Historic Madison, Inc. (HMI) President John Staicer announced today at its Annual Meeting that Jocelyn Johnson, a senior at Southwestern High School, is the recipient of the 2026 John & Maureen Galvin/HMI scholarship. The scholarship is awarded in honor of the Galvins' decades of community and preservation-related successes. Since 2013, HMI has awarded $16,000 to 16 deserving recipients.
The non-profit agency also honored a board member who stepped off the board. Lisa Cutshall joined the Board in 2019 and served with distinction, especially during the COVID pandemic, during which she helped design a new website and ushered in major technology changes at the organization. Most recently, Lisa served as Vice-President. She also chaired the Education and Outreach Committee. At the Annual Meeting, Lindsay Bloos was elected to join the HMI board of directors.
Staicer noted that April 11 marks the 20th anniversary of the announcement of the National Historic Landmark designation for Madison’s historic district. He noted the designation has brought a great deal of national attention to Madison.
In other news from the HMI Annual Meeting, John Staicer reported the following 2025 highlights and accomplishments:
● HMI completed a 90-page study for St. Michael the Archangel to determine the feasibility of adapting the structure as a venue for a wide variety of events and programs
● Completed major masonry restoration of the west side of St. Michael the Archangel
● Continued stained glass restoration at St. Michael the Archangel
● Completed bid-ready plans and specifications for the restoration of the Circa 1820 Jeremiah Sullivan House.
● Held programs, including Loving Your Old House, to teach owners of historic buildings how to better care for them, the Shrewsbury-Windle House Concert Series, and the Women Who Saved - an exploration of early female preservationists in Madison and the buildings they preserved, Archicamp for children, and much more.
● 78 volunteers donated over 1,700 hours leading tours for visitors through HMI's historic properties during special programs and regular tours. Volunteers also served on the board of directors, gave free architectural walking tours, researched, sorted, and cataloged artifacts, and much more.
● HMI was honored with three awards - two for individual achievements and one for organizational excellence in historic preservation.
Staicer also reported on the organization’s other efforts in 2025 to enhance Madison’s quality of life through the following: a wide variety of outreach efforts, including the Jefferson County Tourism Association, the Nights Before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes, Leadership Jefferson County, and more.
At the board meeting immediately after the Annual Meeting, the following officers were elected for one-year terms: Kevin Yancey, Chair; John Staicer, President; Heidi Kendall-Sage, Vice-President; John Muessel, Treasurer; and Jessica Butler, Secretary.
Staicer announced upcoming highlights for 2026, which include:
● HMI Museum properties, including the Shrewsbury-Windle House, the Dr. Hutchings Office & Museum, Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum, and Costigan House, are open for visitation. Days and hours vary – please follow our social media or check our website for details. Group tours are welcome year-round with reservations.
● Architecture Walking tours begin in May – see social media and website for details.
● Once-a-month tours of St. Michaels will begin in May - see social media and website for details.
● The HMI Preservation Gala is set for June 5 at Shrewsbury-Windle House. More details about this ticketed event will be available soon.
● Archicamp will once again take place June 24-26
● The Shrewsbury-Windle House Concert Series takes place April 27 & August 3
● Special Chautauqua Open House will be held at the end of September
Historic Madison, Inc. was founded in 1960 to save the Jeremiah Sullivan house from demolition. The non-profit organization plays a key role in the preservation, restoration, education, and development of the Madison community. Historic Madison continues to encourage the preservation and restoration of buildings and monuments having historical and architectural significance, to provide additional museums for the public, and to encourage the restoration of properties in Madison’s National Historic Landmark District. For more information about membership or volunteer opportunities, visit our website, www.historicmadisoninc.com, call us at 812-265-2967, or find us on social media.
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