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 [email protected]…
County’s role in Underground Railroad
Henry County a stronghold in anti-slavery movement Historical Society guest gives crowd a ride on Underground Railroad By DARREL RADFORD Historically Speaking“That was scary!” The statement came from a young…
Historically speaking: Local presidential trends
Hail to the chief: Henry County’s presidential politics More often than not, county supports GOP nominee By DARREL RADFORD [email protected] F. Kennedy couldn’t do it. Franklin D. Roosevelt tried –…
Renowned author shares word power
Renowned author to visit Historical fiction writer plans events here Tuesday Well-known author James Alexander Thom will be a special guest at both the historical society museum and the library…
Big crowd for Battin; Thom event coming up
Thanks to everyone who came to Thursday night’s presentation of “Freedom Is My Home” with Charlotte Battin. It was a wonderful crowd and a great performance. Look for a column…