Back To School Day 2!
Our very own General William Grose supported free public schooling and formed a petition in December 1857. This township in Henry County had 559 students, aged 5-21, in 1843! Which township was it? Save
Back To School!
Yes, indeed, the Maxwell-Briscoe Auto Company had a band! For the next two weeks, we turn our attention to Henry County schools. What future Civil War general advocated for free public school in Henry County in the year 1857? For fun, this…
Renovations Are Complete!
Repairs have been made, and we are able to give full tours once again. Don’t forget…the first Saturday of each month is free admission. Come see us soon!
Dave “The King” Wilson at the Museum!
Don’t miss this one-time event! Come see Dave “The King” Wilson, well known from Q95 and many other appearances, on Friday, August 26, at 7 p.m. Seating is limited! Tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Guests must be 18 and older, please. Save Save
Maxwell~Briscoe Auto Company Trivia!
Mrs. Alice Huyler Ramsey drove cross country with three of her friends in 1909 in a brand-new Maxwell. It took them 59 days! True or False? The Maxwell-Briscoe Auto Company had its own band.
Maxwell~Briscoe Auto Company Trivia!
The Nip & Tuck Country Club is said to have been what tipped New Castle in Maxwell and Briscoe’s favor for the location of their new factory. The club was located north of New Castle off State Road 103, about 2 miles, near the old State Hospital grounds. What was the name of the…
Maxwell~Briscoe Auto Company Trivia!
US Vice President Charles Warren Fairbanks was on hand in New Castle on June 22, 1907, when the cornerstone of the Maxwell-Briscoe Auto Company was laid. Joe Newby drove Fairbanks to the site of the new factory. What country club in New Castle is said to have been the place that cinched the deal for…
Maxwell~Briscoe Auto Company Trivia
The cornerstone for the Maxwell-Briscoe company was laid in 1907 on June 22. John D. Maxwell and Benjamin Briscoe were the two men behind bringing the largest automobile manufacturing company to New Castle. On June 22, 1907, what United States Vice President visited New Castle to observe the grand festivities of the laying of the…
Maxwell~Briscoe Auto Company Week of Trivia
Last week was all about needlework with pictures of what you can see when you come visit our exhibit. We hope you didn’t miss our announcements about Kroger’s Community Rewards and the Family File Surname Index! Kroger’s Community Rewards is an easy way for you to support the Museum, and the Surname Index is our…
Kroger’s Community Rewards Program Enrollment
Here is a new way to support the Historical Society…use your Kroger Plus Card when shopping at Kroger’s! HCHS is enrolled in the Community Rewards Program. Here are the instructions on how to enroll: Register online at krogercommunityrewards.com Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you…