Let Freedom Ring

Inaugural exhibit

Henderson County

Heritage Museum

Displays, artifacts and multimedia presentation

The people of Henderson County, from the Cherokee to early settlers and later residents, left their blood on the fields of battle of every American war. This inaugural display is to commemorate their service during almost 250 years of armed struggles in which they created, expanded and made safe our land; and strove to free others from oppression.

Planned themes cover several years with rotations as frequent as funds allow. Interactive computer-generated information is located in all rooms. Special events and displays will enhance each thematic display, from storytellers to mock elections to lectures, re-enactments and more.

Core Displays

Displays and artifacts will rotate depending on exhibit theme
Wilderness and Cherokee are represented in Wilderness to 1860 room
Civil War and Education with a school diorama are core displays in 1860 to 1920 room
World War II is always represented in 1920 to present room

Themes

• Let Freedom Ring
• Pioneers and Builders (lifestyle)
• Government
• Spiritual LIfe
• Agriculture
• Education
• Communication and Transportation
• Black History and Culture
• Industry and Mining
• Recreation/Tourism
• Women
• Health and Medicine
• Business and Banking
• Noteworthy Events and Special Displays

Exhibit Display Credits