General Joseph Martin Biography
General Joseph Martin Biography By Jarred Marlowe When one often thinks of key figures of the Revolutionary War time period, names like Washington, Lafayette, and Jefferson come to mind. While those men deserve the credit they receive, by no means are they the only ones who deserve credit. Today, we are here to recognize a... Read More
Chief Tassel Address to General Joseph Martin
Chief Tassel In recognition of the cordial relations that existed between that Indian Chief and General Joseph Martin for when this city – Martinsville was named, and in appreciation of the outstanding services for peace that these two distinguished citizens of their respectful races rendered their day and generation. Address of Chief Tassel... Read More
Founders Day – Heritage of our furniture industry
Join us Saturday, February 1st at 3 pm at the Heritage Center and Museum for our annual Founders Day event. This year we are honoring our furniture industry heritage focusing, not only on the leaders but the many workers who made this area the furniture capital of the world.
The National Highway Coming Through Henry County
National Highway and Glidden Tours The National Highway was created as part of the Glidden Tours. The Glidden Tours began in 1904 as a way to give people along the tour their first glimpse of a horseless carriage and to prove that it was a dependable, long-distance vehicle. Each Glidden Tour went through different parts... Read More
War Memorial Monument
Martinsville-Henry County War Memorial Monument Historic Henry County Courthouse On January 28, 1985, the Henry County Board of Supervisors held a meeting to permit the erecting of a War Memorial at the Henry County Courthouse in honor of the veterans of the Martinsville-Henry County, VA area who had lost their lives in all the wars. ... Read More
Avis Carter Turner Growing up in Bassett: What was life like in Bassett?
I was born in my grandmother’s house on a hill in downtown Bassett. She rented two houses from the Bassett family. She lived in one house and kept boarders in the other. My mother and father were married in 1933 and lived with grandma to help with the boarders. My dad also worked for Bassett... Read More
Liberty Heights Swimming Pool
Do you remember when Martinsville had a concrete pool? By Virginia King MARTINSVILLE-How did people stay cool in the summers of the 1920s? At that point, Fairystone Park and Philpott Lake had not been built yet. Some may have ventured into the Smith River or nearby creeks. But when the Liberty Heights Pool was... Read More
The Role the Jewish Community Played in Martinsville
The Role the Jewish Community Played in Martinsville By Virginia R. King Many of us old-timers remember the Globman’s department store on Church Street. It was a favorite place to get everything from shoes to china. It was established by Abe Globman in 1915 on the courthouse square. He was a Jewish immigrant from Russia. ... Read More
Patrick Henry: His Life and Times in This Area
“Patrick Henry: His Life and Times in This Area” By Dr. Barry M. Dorsey An oil portrait of Patrick Henry hangs in the courtroom of... Read More
The Great Road Came Through Henry County
The Great Road Came Through Henry County By Dr. Barry Dorsey Transportation has always... Read More