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…
Bud Bush remembered…
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…
‘Historically Speaking’ column to honor Bud Bush
This week’s “Historically Speaking” column by museum director Darrel Radford will pay tribute to Bud Bush, the well-known local genealogist and cemetery volunteer who died earlier this week. Look for it…
Underground railroad drama here Thursday
On Thursday, Oct. 18, Charlotte Battin will be here to present her nationally acclaimed one-woman drama about the Underground Railroad entitled “Freedom Is My Home.” This is a 45-minute drama…