The Mansion is a Greek Revival structure built by the notes architect Francis Contigan in 1844. It was built for Indiana's greatest banker and financier of the nineteenth century J.F.D. Lanier. Lanier was one of the most important people in the state before 1850 because of his roles in banking and railroad development.
| Services and amenities available on the site: | |
| X | Conducted Tours |
| Self-Guided Tours | |
| X | Videotape(s) |
| Film(s) | |
| Slide Program(s) | |
| Prepared "Look-Learn-Listen" Questions | |
| X | Theme-Related Sale Items (books/postcards/souvenirs) |
| Hands-On Activities | |
| Living History or Costumed Interpretation | |
| Parking For School Buses | |
| Restroom Facilities | |
| Convenient Water Fountains | |
| Picnicking Facilities | |
| Vending Machines or Other Food/Drink Services | |
| Overnight Accommodations | |
| Auditorium/Meeting Room | |
| Emergency Services (first-aid) | |
| Other services and amenities available: | |
| Operating Period: | Year round--limited winter schedule |
| Days of The Week Open: | Tuesday - Sunday (limited winter schedule |
| Site Hours: | Mid-March thru mid-December: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday; mid-Decembe |
| Regular Admission Fees:: | Donations accepted; recommended $3 adult & $1 child |
| Number of People The Site Can Accommodate: | Up to 20, larger groups can be divided |
| Other Services Available: | Period gardens, Public Archaeology Project (June-July) |
| Materials which can be sent to the teacher or group before a visit: | |||||||
| X | Site Brochure | ||||||
| X | Pre-Visit Planning Package For Teachers/Leaders | ||||||
| Pre-Visit Package For Students | |||||||
| Lesson Plans or Other Materials Relating Sites To Statewide Curriculum | |||||||
| List of Sale Items Suitable For Students | |||||||
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| Books (on loan) | |||||||
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| Services the site offers to educational groups: | Special interest tours; restoration tachnology; 19th century decorative arts |
| Does the site offer guest speakers for off-site programs? | Yes |
| Annually recurring events: | Lanier Days Social in May; Madison Chautauqua in September; Nights before Christmas Candlelight Tour of Homes in Nov-Dec |
| Site location: | 511 W First St |
| Organization administering the site: | IDNR-Div of Museums & Historic Sites |
| Contact information: | |
| Mailing address: | 511 W First St Madison, IN 47250 |
| Phone: | (812) 265-3526 |
| Fax: | (812) 265-3501 |
| Email: | lanier@seidata.com |
| Web site: | http:// |
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