Civil War – The Henderson Homefront

Labor Day Closing

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Program Type:

Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on September 4, 2025 @ 12:00am.

Program Description

Event Details

As we mark the 160th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War, this presentation will highlight the local events during the war, the men who served on both sides, and the citizens who were greatly affected by the constant unrest in the area.  The Civil War – The Henderson Homefront exhibit is currently on display in the Genealogy and Local History Department which resides in the original Carnegie Library and can be explored through the end of year.

Disclaimer(s)

Photo Disclaimer

The Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) occasionally uses photographs and/or video of patrons in its publications such as brochures, newsletters, magazines, web and social media sites, display boards, or other non-HCPL publications. By attending this program, you are granting HCPL permission to use your and/or your child’s image for future promotional materials/content for the library. By attending, you also understand that once your image is posted on the Internet, the image can be downloaded. 

If you do not want your and/or your child’s photo taken, please contact Danielle Anguish for children’s programs at danguish@hcpl.org or (270) 826-3712 ext. 3. For teen programs please contact Glennese Patterson at gpatterson@hcpl.org or call (270) 826-3712 ext. 4.