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Founded in 1922, the Madison, NJ Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving and sharing Madison’s rich history. Thank you for your interest in sharing this journey with us.

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Annual Membership Meeting
May 16
Annual Membership Meeting

The historical society will hold its Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 6:45 PM at Madison Community House, 25 Cook Avenue. The meeting will be a way to update members on the society’s activities and vote on a slate of officers and trustees for 2024- 25. All members are invited to attend. There will be a guest speaker, Janet Foster, whose topic will be: “Black, White, and Yellow Taxis: Madison and the Green Book”.

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Madison and the Underground Railroad
Madison and the Underground Railroad

In 1804 New Jersey passed An Act for the Gradual Abolition of Slavery and the state soon became one of the key destinations for runaway slaves as well as a key section of the Underground Railroad for those seeking to go further north. The State’s location was crucial, positioned between two of the Railroad’s most active urban centers – Philadelphia and New York City.

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Expression of Community Support: The Spirit of Madison
Expression of Community Support: The Spirit of Madison

Throughout the United States during World War II, it was not at all unusual for communities to offer expressions of support for the war effort and Madison was no exception. Fund raising campaigns to purchase tanks, trucks, and jeeps were popular choices. But Madison chose a war plane.

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