Through the hard work and loving dedication of many local citizens the museum was envisioned and brought to life.  This is a brief history of our efforts and activities. 1995 The Museum of Madison County Board organizes It begins when Madison is offered a collection of American naval officer uniforms in mint condition. Without the appropriate place for repository and display, the uniforms are donated to the Quitman Culture Center. The Treasures of Madison County, Inc. is born. Work to establish a museum begins. The purpose is focused on preserving and celebrating the history of Madison County. Judge Charles McClure loans W.T. Opera House for meetings. Party in the Park and an annual Tour of Homes are fundraisers to help increase awareness. 1996 First annual membership meeting held at the home of Billy and Dianne Sullivan. Photographic Archive Day with the Florida State Archives for the collection of Madison County historic photographs. Historical Society votes to share Old Jail with the Treasures of Madison County, Inc. Holiday Tour of Homes 1997 County approved and funded by the Department of Transportation, the Old Jail renovation begins. Holiday Tour of Homes  1998 Old Jail renovation is completed The Treasures of Madison County Museum becomes a reality with a facility to house artifacts Exhibits – Wiley Coleman Steel Sculpture The Treasures of Madison County acquires W.T. Davis Opera House building from Judge Charles McClure Plans for the Davis-McClure Art Center begin Holiday Historical Tour of Homes Membership Annual Meeting at the Clay and Kay Schnitker home. 1999 Application approved and funded for Historic Preservation Grant I.  2000 Renovation of W.T. Davis Building Phase I Application approved and funded for Historic Preservation Grant II Membership Annual Meeting at the Arden and Dorothy Brown home 2001 Renovation of W.T. Davis-McClure Art Center Phase II Exhibits- Smithsonian “Yesterday’s Tomorrows.” Tour of Homes Membership Annual Meeting at the Billy and Laverne Rutherford home 2002 Exhibits- “Wedding Dresses”; “Christmas Dolls Tea Party.” Lee Day Parade entry and booth Down Home Days Parade entry and booth Membership Annual Meeting at the Bart and Catherine Cassidy home. 2003 Renovation  W.T. Davis-McClure Art Center Phase II complete Photographic Archive Day Application Historic Preservation Grant III (approved/not funded) Art Guild Show – Wardlaw –Smith-Goza Conference Center Membership Annual Meeting at the Davis McClure Art Center Guided Walking Tours are organized Exhibits – “Trains, Trains and More Trains.” 2004 Publishes Photographic Treasures of Madison County Vol. 1 Membership Annual Meeting at the Four Freedoms Tea Room Lee Day and Greenville Country Christmas booths 2005 The Treasures of Madison County Museum moves to the W.T. Davis Building Exhibits – Military Salute, Greenville photographs and artifacts. Photographic Archive Day Davis – McClure Art Center remains in plan Membership Annual Meeting at the Divine Events Restaurant  2006 Exhibits – Lee, Pinetta photographs and artifacts. Application Historic preservation Grant III Publishes Photographic Treasures of Madison County, Vol II Membership annual meeting at the Treasures of Madison County Museum 2007 Created exhibits and calendar for Madison Community Bank 2008 Introduced volume III of Photographic Treasures of Madison County 2009 Hosted Smokey the Bear Christmas Tour of Homes Military display expanded 2010 RATT pact and Genealogy Society moved into the building Down Home Days Parade – Mrs Stewart. Brides of Madison exhibit Boy Scouts exhibit Hosted the Grinch at Christmas event Reception to celebrate Sis Hopkins’ original art Guided Tour - Quincy First United Methodist Church   2011 Black History Month Special exhibit School Days exhibit Addition to tobacco display Holton’s Dept Store sign Red Devils Reunion First Responders Down Home Day Parade – Rachael Reichmann and Mrs Stewart Guided Walking Tour for Pinetta fourth grade class