Give Your Treasured Objects a Place in History
Gift Historical Objects
The Henry County Historical Society's Museum has over 15,000 artifacts, each treasured for its historical value. We welcome you to add to our impressive collection by donating your historical objects to our county museum.
Here is why it's a good idea:
Placing your artifact in our care enables a broader audience to learn about its history and the people who owned and used it.
You'll ensure that your cherished object receives the recognition it deserves and honors the memory of a loved one.
You can rest easy knowing your artifact will be well cared for in a protected and controlled environment, safe from potential damage caused by everyday life.
We are genuinely interested in the unique stories behind your historic items. Whether through oral accounts or handwritten documentation, we are eager to listen to and preserve what you know about your objects:
Tell us the stories about your artifacts, and we'll gladly take notes and value your input.
Handwritten materials such as diary entries, letters, notes, or journal entries are beneficial and appreciated.
Photographs are also treasured additions to our collection, particularly those that show the original owners using the object. Any stories or details about the photos bring added meaning to our exhibits.
If you have any other records, such as bills of sale, user manuals, or newspaper clippings related to the artifact, we gladly accept them all. Every bit of information contributes to preserving the complete historical record of the artifacts.
To learn more about donating historical artifacts, please get in touch with our museum director at (660) 885-8414. We appreciate your interest in helping us fulfill our mission to preserve and share history within our county.
Call Us
From April through December, we’re available to answer your call Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Our phone number is (660) 885-8414.
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info@hcmomuseum.org