BY Rachel Urbanski | August 20, 2017 <\/p>\n
MADISON, NE Madison, Nebraska has joined the sesquicentennial club this weekend. <\/p>\n
This weekend the City of Madison turned 150 years old, about four months younger than the state of Nebraska. <\/p>\n
Friday and Saturday drew out old and current residents to celebrate when settlers first arrived in what is now Madison. <\/p>\n
Activities included a vintage car showcase, tractors drive, local eats, vendors and of course live music withs street dancing. <\/p>\n
In a previous interview with News Channel Nebraska, Madison 150 organizer, Ron Schmidt said that progress, pride and possibilities is the motto for Madison. It is also what has made the community so successful. <\/p>\n
Weve been a successful community. We are leaving a legacy for our children and people all around. I like to have people look forward to having people celebrate all this with us. <\/p>\n
The celebrations ended on Sunday with a living history demonstration and community prayer. <\/p>\n
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