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Our goal here at the Martinsville – Henry County Historical Society, in regards to the restoration of the Courthouse, is to develop a useable resource for our community that will enhance our economic value, improve tourism, and provide an icon that is reflective of our rich historical past, our present and our future.

For a community rich in history, this project will revitalize the downtown area and enhance the future growth potential for the city. The building will house a museum on the first floor that will document and interpret the history of the area. The courtroom and adjacent offices will remain unchanged but will be modified to provide for the social and business needs of the community. Additionally, the rear of the building has future plans to support an amphitheater, the rail trail and other outdoor activities.

Opening Presentation

The Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society

The official opening of the

Restored Historic Henry County Courthouse

Heritage Center and Museum

Sunday, March 6, 2011

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Historic Henry County Courthouse

The restoration of the Historic Henry County Courthouse is now complete thanks to a Save America’s Treasures grant, a Harvest Foundation grant, the County of Henry, cooperative subcontractors and dedicated volunteers. A project that was estimated to cost over 1 million dollars was accomplished for less than $200,000. The courthouse now houses the Information Center for the New College Institute and the Heritage Center & Museum.

The courthouse is now owned by the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society thanks to the County of Henry who gave the courthouse to the society July 1, 2010. The society has for the first time a permanent office. Exhibits are in place for visitors to enjoy. A permanent time-line exhibit is planned for one area. The Virginia Museum of Natural History donated large display cases that had been in storage. They are in the Collector’s Gallery full of wonderful antique toys from Dr. Mervyn King’s collection and three doll houses that are part of the society’s collection.

The courtroom is ready for guests to enjoy music, plays, movies, meetings and even weddings. The exhibit areas on the first floor are available in the evenings for rental purposes. It is a perfect place for catered dinners, receptions, meetings or classes. Please contact Virginia King at 276-732-1687 for more information.

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	MHCHS Activity from 1996 – 2009 1999 – Freeman White, Inc. Architectural Report - $26,295 2000 – Whitney-Jones, Inc. Capital Fund Campaign Survey - $19,997 2004 – HUD Grant - $290,000 Demolished annexes and foundation of former jail New roof and gutters Removed window air conditioners Repaired window panes Resurfaced columns and painted columns & trim on front Corrected some drainage problems List of priorities 2007 – Marketing and Re-Use Plan for Historical Courthouse (Feasibility Study) Southside Business Technology Center, Virginia Tech. and Ware Bonsall Architects. Funded with The Harvest Foundation grant - $36,000 2008 – Safety Problems Repaired Replaced porch floor Replaced two basement doors Corrected cause of water in basement Repaired large hole in floor of west wing Funded with remaining Harvest grant funds - $6,000 Bequeathed gift for courthouse - $6,200 Save America’s Treasure Grant - $98,000 The Harvest Foundation Grant - $93,000 Memorandum of Understanding between Henry County and MHCHS 2009 – HDH Architectural firm selected for stabilization work HVAC system Repair walls and ceilings

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