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LANIER MANSION STATE HISTORIC SITE

THINGS TO DO

Things To Do

EVENTS AT 
LANIER MANSION

Lanier Mansion is one of the best examples of Greek Revival architecture in the country and is considered to be the “Crown Jewel” of Madison’s Historic District. Here you’ll have the opportunity to encounter, explore and experience history as it was in the 1840s–when America was still young and the Ohio River was the gateway to the West.

  • Evening Farmers Market Open House

    Jul 23

    Evening Farmers Market Open House

    • All Ages
    • 6 pm – 8 pm
  • Music at the Mansion

    Jul 26

    Music at the Mansion

    • All Ages
    • 6 pm – 8 pm
  • Specialty Tour: Servants at the Lanier Home
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Aug 5

    Specialty Tour: Servants at the Lanier Home

    Meet the people who kept the mansion going during this special tour highlighting the stories of some of the people who worked in the mansion.

    • Ages 12+
    • 2 – 3 pm
  • Music at the Mansion

    Aug 9

    Music at the Mansion

    Grab your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment!

    • All Ages
    • 6 pm – 8 pm
  • Music at the Mansion: Midtown Madmen

    Aug 9

    Music at the Mansion: Midtown Madmen

    Bring a chair, grab your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of musical entertainment on the Lanier Mansion lawn.

    • All ages
    • 6 – 8 pm
  • True Crime on the Ohio River
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Aug 22

    True Crime on the Ohio River

    A heist has unfolded at J.F.D. Lanier’s bank, and it’s up to us to solve it!

    • Ages 13+
    • 5:30 – 7 pm
  • Music at the Mansion

    Aug 30

    Music at the Mansion

    • All Ages
    • 6 pm – 8 pm
  • Madison in the Civil War
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Sep 19

    Madison in the Civil War

    Uncover fascinating stories about Madison’s role in the American Civil War on our walking tour.

    • All ages
    • 5:30 – 7 pm
  • Specialty Tour: Architecture of the Lanier Home
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Sep 23

    Specialty Tour: Architecture of the Lanier Home

    Take a closer look at the iconic details of the home and see why it’s considered the best example of the style in the country.

    • Ages 13+
    • 3:30 – 4:30 pm
  • Specialty Tour: Servants at the Lanier Home
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Oct 2

    Specialty Tour: Servants at the Lanier Home

    Meet the people who kept the mansion going during this special tour highlighting the stories of some of the people who worked in the mansion.

    • Ages 12+
    • 3:30 – 4:30 pm
  • Haunted Histories
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Oct 3

    Haunted Histories

    Delve into the mansion’s macabre history and local folklore during this ghostly tour!

    • Ages 13+
    • 7 – 8:30 pm
  • Haunted Histories
    Separate Ticket Rewuired

    Oct 10

    Haunted Histories

    Delve into the mansion’s macabre history and local folklore during this ghostly tour!

    • Ages 13+
    • 7 – 8:30 pm

EXPLORE the MANSION

EXPLORE THE CROWN JEWEL

EXPLORE the MANSION

EXPLORE THE CROWN JEWEL

Explore the Crown Jewel

The Greek Revival Lanier home has been preserved and shared for almost 100 years to honor James F. D. Lanier. Mr. Lanier made major economic contributions to the State of Indiana and the nation.

ADMIRE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS

Admire Architectural Details

Look at the beautiful architecture of the home. In addition to the spiral staircase, be sure to notice the Corinthian columns on the south portico, the Ionic columns separating the double parlors on the first floor and even a curved door near the stairs!

MAKE A DAY OF IT

After touring one of Indiana’s finest Greek Revival homes, soak up Madison’s river town beauty.

family walking on a wooded trail

Hike Clifty Falls State Park, hop on a trolley ride or stroll the charming shops of Main Street.

a group of friends sharing a meal

Savor a meal at The Red Pepperoni or indulge in pastries from Horst’s Little Bakery Haus.

two mugs set on a bed in a rustic setting

From cabins and campgrounds to guest houses and B&Bs, there are plenty of accommodations to choose from in historic Madison.