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Email Sign-Up List
If you want to stay in the loop via email about what is happening at HCHS, sign up to be on our email list. This is for nonmembers only (we already have contact info for our members!). You set your own preferences and can unsubscribe at any time.
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Gift Shop Updated!
We’ve updated our online gift shop! If you have any problems ordering, please call us at (765) 529-4028 to place your order or email us at HenryCountyHistoricalSociety@gmail.com. Remember, we add 7% sales tax and shipping/handling. If you come in during business hours,...
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Thank You for Your Service
Free admission at the Henry County Historical Society & Museum from Memorial Day through Labor Day for active-duty military personnel and up to five members of their family! We very much look forward to seeing you this summer and thank you for your service.
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Our History
The Henry County Historical Society was founded in 1887 by a group of forward thinking citizens who knew the importance of preserving the county’s past, not only for their children and grandchildren, but for those of us who would dwell in a future time far from their...
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Emphasis on the word YOU!
Volunteer opportunities abound at HCHS! Everything from dusting to indexing and inventorying to giving tours…come see us or call for more info! Of special note to kids in middle/high school, volunteering at the Museum counts as COMMUNITY SERVICE…we’d be very...
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Tissue Paper Rose Workshop
Saturday, June 16, 1-3 p.m.
Local artisan Kathy Denney will be at the Museum to show us how to create tissue paper roses. Free and open to the public but please RSVP for light refreshments! Kathy will also show us what the American Beauty Rose looked like in terms of its size. Donations are always welcome!
765-529-4028 to RSVP
Read MoreGreat Visit Under the Raintree!
At the end of the 2017-18 school year, we were honored to have Sunnyside 3rd graders visit us. We very much enjoyed our time with them and even got their picture underneath the Golden Raintree!
Hopefully, we will see these kids and future generations in the years to come!
Read MoreMuseum After Hours
Join us for an enlightening program and thoughtful discussion!
Thursday, June 14, at 7 p.m.
(doors open 6:30)
Topic: “Something Old, Something New”
This presentation will show an overview of wedding customs and traditions. We will also share some Henry County wedding facts. Bring your betrothed, maid of honor, mother, or a friend and join us for a lively discussion!
Call 765-529-4028 to RSVP so we have an appropriate number of refreshments to serve!
Next program: Thursday, July 12, 7 p.m.
“By, For, and Of the People”
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First Saturday=Free Admission!
On Saturday, May 5, we open our doors at 10 a.m. with free admission! Come early and take a tour or do some family history research. A visit to the Museum is a great early Mother’s Day gift! We close up at 1 p.m. Hope to see you soon!
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