HCHS is trying something new this year, four newsletters instead of two! The first and third newsletters will be digital (.pdf file) and available here, and the second and fourth newsletters will be sent to members. Please enjoy! HCHS Jan 2018 Newsletter
You won’t want to miss this one! Join us at the Henry County Historical Society & Museum on Saturday, March 3, at 1 p.m. for the unveiling of our 2018 Exhibit, “School Days.”
Did you know: The restoration of the WWI cannon that sits atop Legion Hill is being completed by the hard work of volunteers? Did you know: The Henry County Historical Society is affiliated with the Cannon Restoration Fund? To support the Cannon Restoration Fund, donations may be sent to the Henry County Historical Society (please…
UPDATE (2/6/18): Just one parlor wheel and 3 yarn winders left for sale! Disclaimer: The various spinning wheels and yarn winders on display and for sale have been reconstructed and donated by members Everett Rance, Bill Montgomery, and Barry Edstene to be sold to raise funds in support of the Henry County Historical Society. Some…
The workshop has been moved to SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, due to inclement weather! The times have not changed nor has the venue. This workshop will be well worth the wait! Also, we will have two different types of wheels for sale, parlor spinning wheels and a walking wheel, as well as yarn winders! Please be…
Drop by the Museum to pick up a copy of Larry Lockridge’s, book, Shade of the Raintree. Mr. Lockridge is the son of Ross Lockridge, Jr., author of Raintree County, published January 4, 1948. Shade of the Raintree tells the story of Ross Lockridge, Jr.’s, life and untimely death. We have both the centennial edition…
From all of us at Henry County Historical Society to all of you!
…a bright, peaceful, and prosperous New Year and a Very Merry Christmas! From the Board of Trustees, Staff, and Volunteers at the Henry County Historical Society
Come learn a Ewe-sful new skill at the Historical Society! The Historical Society is preparing for an exciting new program in January…we are pleased to announce that Pam Shull will be teaching a wool spinning workshop at our museum on January 13, 2018, from 1-4:30 p.m. Ms. Shull has served as an historic interpreter at…
