What Room in the Museum, Main Floor, Day 4!
Yesterday’s picture was taken in what we call the Bond Room. This room is used for revolving exhibits, such as the Needleworking Exhibit that is showcased currently and the 50s…
What Room in the Museum, Main Floor, Day 3!
Yesterday’s picture was from the front room, our bust of Benjamin S. Parker! What room is this in?
What Room in the Museum, Main Floor, Day 2!
Yesterday’s picture of the pitchers was taken in the Music Room! What room is this in? Save
What Room in the Museum, Main Floor, Day 1!
On the main floor of the Museum, we have five rooms. The front room used to be three separate rooms but has been opened up into one large room. Then,…
Native American History in Henry County Day 3!
Delaware Indians inhabited Henry County before the settlers came. Another neat find in our collection: A wooden ax! Happy Thanksgiving, Henry Countians! Save
Native American History in Henry County Day 2!
Yesterday’s photo was of a wampum! Today’s question: What tribe of Native Americans inhabited Henry County?
Native American History in Henry County Day 1!
In honor of Thanksgiving, let’s touch on a bit of Henry County Native American history. Have you seen this item in our collection? If not, come see us soon and…
African American History in Henry County Day 5!
Yesterday’s deed belonged to Mr. Peter Winslow, the first black man to own land in Henry County. This hand-drawn map shows where his land was located. This is a…
African American History in Henry County Day 4!
Info about yesterday’s picture: The lovely lady was Lizzie Bailey, first black graduate of New Castle High School. She later married Frank Brooks. The picture was taken in 1896. Who…
African American History in Henry County Day 3!
Yesterday’s photo of the drum corps was taken during World War I. Identified members include Archie Hill, brothers Dallas and Wayman Modlin, Ernie Dempsey, ? Edwards, and Delbert Dempsey. Who…