Discover Madison, Inc.

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303 Madison Street, Madison, TN 37115, USA

EIN Number: 03-0573906

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Phone: (615) 891-1154

Hours: No Set Business Hours - Call to Inquire

Website: https://amquistation.org/

Email: execdirector@amquistation.org

NTEE Code: A50: Museums

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

To celebrate, educate, promote, and preserve Madison, Tennessee, through the historic Amqui Station and Visitor's Center.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Amqui Station Programs and Events In addition to managing the daily operations and administration of the Amqui Station and Visitors Center and promoting the preservation of related, historical artifacts, the board and volunteers of Discover Madison, Inc. coordinate and provide programming which educates children and the general public about the history and development of rail transportation, the rich cultural heritage of the Madison/Middle Tennessee area, and our musical heritage. Our educational programming and exhibits also explore the cultural impact that the railroad had upon the local/regional cultural history and society.Educational programming includes special events, tours, and exhibits as well as the promotion of heritage tourism in Madison. We seek to partner with other community organizations as we interpret and share the heritage of the Madison community. Amqui Station Farmers Market To serve our community, the Amqui Station Farmers Market opened for its first season June - October, 2014. The Sunday afternoon market (noon - 3:00 pm) is a producer-market that accepts EBT/SNAP benefits. The Amqui Farmers Market is listed with PickTN Products and follows the Tennessee Farmers Market Association qualified producer-market criteria. The Market season is May through August. Numbers at the conclusion of the 2016 season include: 13,811 visits to the Market; 2,730 museum tours; more than 2,000 volunteer hours; and an economic impact of $128,825. World War II Remembrance Day & Living History Encampment In 2015, the Discover Madison, Inc. developed and coordinated an Annual World War II Remembrance Day and Living History Encampment. WWII reenactors represented the Army, Navy, British Paratroopers, German officers, and the Home Front; there was an extensive exhibit of WWII uniforms and artifacts, and volunteers manned a Stage Door Canteen. A USO-style Big Band dance ended the educational event. World War II Veterans were recognized throughout the day.The 2018and 2017 WWII events were also highly successful with an opening ceremony, expanded displays and hands-on activities, military vendors, and special guest speakers. The program is funded through numerous sponsors. Trick or Treat at the Boo-seum! Amqui Station offers a safe, not scary, trick or treat for local children to attend. Volunteers are dressed in fun Halloween attire and the Station is decorated for all the little ghosts and goblins. Other fun activities are included. An information table on Amqui Station for parents/guardians is available as well.The event takes place on Halloween (October 31st), from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.

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Services Offered

  • Art Education
  • Cultural Awareness

Populations Served

  • Children & Youth

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