History

Step back in time to one of the most authentic 19th-century medical history restorations in the U.S. Dr. Hutchings used the building as his office and dispensary from 1882 until his death in 1903. The site offers a glance at 19th-century medical practices through Dr. Hutchings’s medical records, surgical tools, books, other artifacts, and a restoration based on historic photographs.  Between the two buildings, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the office and learn about the lives of Dr. Hutchings and the rest of the Hutchings family.  

At this stop, visitors will enjoy the “Hutchings’s Family Christmas” exhibit, a recreation based upon late nineteenth-century family photos and an extensive family collection. Many of the items on exhibit were exchanged amongst family members as Christmas presents between 1880 and 1930. Come to see the historic spaces and learn about the amazing people who preserved their legacy for generations to follow. The Dr. Hutchings’ Office and 

Museum is owned and operated by Historic Madison, Inc., a non-profit preservation organization.

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