Underground Railroad drama returns Saturday
NEW CASTLE — Columbus actress Charlotte Battin will present an encore performance of her Underground Railroad drama entitled “Freedom Is My Home” this Saturday at the New Castle-Henry County Public…
Henry County’s links to Lincoln
Henry County’s links to Lincoln Local businessman knew him well The Murphey Building at the corner of Main and Broad streets in downtown New Castle was built by Col. Miles…
Knightstown author writes about Lincoln funeral train
Book on Lincoln funeral train nearly complete Book on Lincoln funeral train nearly complete Lincoln’s Funeral Car is featured in Robert Reed’s upcoming book. Photo provided by Robert Reed “It…
Some of museum’s 2013 events announced
History, mystery, more planned Encore of Underground Railroad, Catherine Winters program highlight historical museum’s schedule By DARREL RADFORD dradford@thecouriertimes.comHISTORICALLY SPEAKING A search for answers in the 100-year-old Catherine Winters mystery.…
Flashback: Douglass spoke in Greensboro
Douglass spoke in Greensboro, 1843 Seth Hinshaw gave famous orator-abolitionist refuge after Pendleton incident “It is not light that we need, but fire; it is not the gentle shower, but…
Museum to celebrate general’s 200th birthday
His grandfather died in the Revolutionary War. His father served in the War of 1812. He grew up to be a general in the Civil War. Two hundred years ago…
Historical Society salutes veterans
Generations of sacrifice Museum display pays tribute to local heroes through the years Raymond Byrd is pictured in the third row, next to last on the right. The photo is…
RIP: Bud Bush, a great friend to local history
Bud Bush remembered for his relentless pursuit of local history Bud Bush seen in this 2010 file photo was a relentless pursuer of Henry County history. C-T File photo By…
Museum will take you back into history
History of the nation seen in local museum War medals, unique artifacts make museum a veritable time machine Here is a turn-of-the-century look at the Henry County Courthouse, which wasn’t…
The general’s 200th birthday
Kevin Stonerock’s portrayal celebrates Gen. Grose Kevin Stonerock portrayed a Civil War union soldier at the Henry County Historical Society Tea. (Darrel Radford / C-T photo) By DARREL RADFORD dradford@thecouriertimes.com…