Calling all history buffs! Historic homes, cemeteries, ancient fossils and remnants of times gone by are just some of the wonders that you can explore in Martinsville - Henry County, Virginia. Take a self-guided walking tour, visit one of our eight museums, stand where history was made and explore your own history at our world-class genealogy facility. You'll love the pace in Martinsville, VA!
Genealogy | Historic Sites | Museums | Walking Tours | |||
![]() Bassett Historical Center | ![]() Patrick Henry Monument | MHC Heritage Center & Museum | ![]() Uptown Walking Tour | |||
Fun Fact: Rare records available at the Bassett Historical Center recently helped researchers determine that First Lady Michelle Obama's ancestors were from Henry County, VA. What do the records say about your past? | Fayette Street Historic District
Martinsville Historic Markers
| Gravely Nature Preserve Stop by the MHC Visitor
Guided tours for groups of 20 or more may be scheduled upon request. Call 888.PACE.4.YU. |
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