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African American History in Henry County Day 2!

By adminHenry County StoriesAfrican American history, Joe Dean, trivia

Yesterday’s photo was of Joe Dean who came to Henry County after the Civil War. Today’s photo is of a drum corps on the steps of the courthouse. What war…

African American History in Henry County Day 1!

By adminHenry County StoriesAfrican American history, trivia

This week, we’ll touch on an integral part of Henry County history, our African American citizens. Can anyone name this man?

More Miscellaneous Trivia Day 4!

By adminHenry County Storiesclothes puncher, trivia

Don’t forget that Saturday, November 5, is free admission day at the Museum! We’ll be open from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Get there early for a full tour! Answer…

More Miscellaneous Trivia Day 3!

By adminHenry County Storiesspur, trivia

The picture of the spur from yesterday was used by a Confederate soldier! What would a lady use this tool for?

More Miscellaneous Trivia!

By adminHenry County Storieschalkboard slate, spur, trivia

Yesterday’s picture was of a chalkboard slate. Children didn’t have notebooks and Trapper Keepers in early schoolhouses; they used a chalkboard slate to work out arithmetic problems and practice spelling…