At one time Leatherwood was the hotspot of economic activity in Henry County. The Gravely family ran a tremendous tobacco empire in the area where now we have Larry McNeely’s Leatherwood Grocery and, across Chatham Road, Lois Bowling’s art, furniture and upholstery shop (that brick building was once the tobacco warehouse). Desmond Kendrick grew up […]
Step back in time and uncover the hidden tales of Martinsville-Henry County's most notable residents with the MHC Historical Society's Ghost Walk! This family-friendly and informative (but not scary) stroll is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on both Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, with tours conducted every 15 minutes. Embark on a journey […]
Step back in time and uncover the hidden tales of Martinsville-Henry County's most notable residents with the MHC Historical Society's Ghost Walk! This family-friendly and informative (but not scary) stroll is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on both Friday, Oct. 9, and Saturday, Oct. 10, with tours conducted every 15 minutes. Embark on a journey […]
The MHC Historical Society’s annual music, dinner and social event —the Blue Jeans & Bling fundraiser–will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3! The social will begin at 6 p.m., and the pulled-pork BBQ dinner served at 6:30. The event will feature a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar, museum tours and entertainment by […]
Savor the last of the season with Sounds on the Square’s final concert of the year - summer going out with a bang with Rosebud Band. The free concert will be from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, September 19. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and admission to the MHC Heritage Museum will be half […]
Join in the celebration of the semiquincentennial anniversary of Virginia and our nation as notable speakers share stories of the start of our democracy 250 years ago. The program begins inside the restored Henry County Courtroom at 3 p.m., as a special installment of the MHC Historical Society’s Sunday Afternoon Lecture. Bill Guerrant will speak […]
ONE DAY ONLY - THE STATEWIDE SENSATION! A hands-on, interactive, and immersive “museum on wheels,” the VA250 Mobile Museum Experience titled “Out of Many, One” is housed in an expandable tractor-trailer that is traveling throughout Virginia and beyond. The mobile museum brings key stories of Virginia’s rich history to schools, museums, local events, fairs, and […]
Dr. Z and the Riff Raff will perform for Sounds on the Square. The music is free; food and drink will be sold. Admission to the museum will be half price. Tables and chairs will be set up for those who want to sit on the courtyard; or bring your own chairs or blankets to […]
