This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Main Street History Walk With Mary Jo Padgett
Hendersonville residents and guests tour downtown led by Mary Jo Padgett, a former city council member and local historian. The walk highlights Stillwell era architecture on Main Street, city hall 1924 design, and stories of notable residents that bring the district to life. Further details at maryjopadgett.com.
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Empress
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City Hall
Erle Gulick Stillwell
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Colonel Valentine Ripley
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