Grand United Order of Oddfellows Lodge Hall 2121 (also the home of Madison County African-American Historical Association, Inc.)
700 South Main St., Madison, VA 22727
540-513-8713
The Odd Fellows Lodge, constructed circa 1890 by eleven formerly enslaved African Americans, stands proudly at the southwest end of Main Street. This historic site was home to a prominent African American fraternal organization dedicated to fostering brotherhood and uplifting their community through mutual aid and support.
The Lodge now houses the Madison County African American Historical Association, which continues to follow in the Odd Fellow’s footsteps by upholding their mission of community support and historic preservation.
Link to website:
https://mcaaha.org
Madison County Historical Society
412 N. Main St., Madison, Va 22727
540-395-5119
The Madison County Historical Society is a non-profit organization founded and operated for the perpetuation and preservation of Madison County heritage and traditions. The mission of the Society is to record, preserve, and stimulate interest in the history of Madison County, its families, occupations and way of life.
The Society maintains two buildings in the town of Madison. The Kemper residence is the former home of civil war General Kemper and functions as the Society museum and and is used for special occasions. It is open a few days a week. The Arcade Building houses items of historical interest of the County and special exhibits. See the facilities tab for more information about these buildings.