General Joseph Martin Biography 06 Jun 2021Historical Society General Joseph Martin Biography By Jarred Marlowe When one often thinks of key figures of the Revolutionary War time period, names like... Read More0
Chief Tassel Address to General Joseph Martin 03 Aug 2020Historical Society Chief Tassel In recognition of the cordial relations that existed between that Indian Chief and General Joseph Martin for when... Read More0
Founders Day – Heritage of our furniture industry 14 Dec 2019Historical Society Join us Saturday, February 1st at 3 pm at the Heritage Center and Museum for our annual Founders Day event. This year... Read More0
The National Highway Coming Through Henry County 30 Oct 2019Historical Society National Highway and Glidden Tours The National Highway was created as part of the Glidden Tours. The Glidden Tours began in 1904... Read More0
War Memorial Monument 02 Aug 2019Historical Society Martinsville-Henry County War Memorial Monument Historic Henry County Courthouse On January 28, 1985, the Henry County Board of Supervisors held a meeting... Read More0
Avis Carter Turner Growing up in Bassett: What was life like in Bassett? 07 Aug 2018Historical Society I was born in my grandmother’s house on a hill in downtown Bassett. She rented two houses from the Bassett family. She... Read More0
Liberty Heights Swimming Pool 14 Jul 2018Historical Society Do you remember when Martinsville had a concrete pool? By Virginia King MARTINSVILLE-How did people stay cool in the summers of... Read More0
The Role the Jewish Community Played in Martinsville 15 May 2018Historical Society The Role the Jewish Community Played in Martinsville By Virginia R. King Many of us old-timers remember the Globman’s department store on... Read More0
Patrick Henry: His Life and Times in This Area 15 May 2018Historical Society “Patrick Henry: His Life and Times in This Area” ... Read More0
The Great Road Came Through Henry County 15 May 2018Historical Society The Great Road Came Through Henry County ... Read More0
