Fulfilling a dream, with the belief that we must collect
and preserve our heritage before it is lost.

The Possible Dream – The First 10 Years
The Treasures of Madison County, Inc. in Review
1995
*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. Davis Opera House for meetings.
*Party in the Park and an annual Tour of Homes are fundraisers to help increase awareness.
1996
*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.
1997
*County approved and funded by the Department of Transportation, the Old Jail renovation begins.
1998
*Old Jail renovation is completed.
*The Treasures of Madison County Museum becomes reality with a facility to house artifacts.
*The Treasures of Madison County acquires W.T. Davis Opera House building from Judge Charles McClure.
*Plans for the Davis-McClure Art Center begin.
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.
2001
*Renovation of W.T. Davis-McClure Art Center Phase II.
2003
*Renovation W.T. Davis-McClure Art Center Phase II complete.
*Photographic Archive Day.
*Application Historic Preservation Grant III (approved/not funded).
2004
*Publishes Photographic Treasures of Madison County, Volume I.
2005
*The Treasures of Madison County Museum moves to the W.T. Davis Building.
*Photographic Archive Day.
*Davis-McClure Art Center remains in plan.