Henderson County Genealogical & Historical Society

10/25/2025

The City of Hendersonville's Historic Preservation Commission held the "Oakdale Ramble" today at Oakdale Cemetery. Many attended to learn about our historic cemetery in Hendersonville. They offered a printed self-guided tour that highlighted many historical burials and information about the cemetery (some included with these photos). Hopefully it will be offered again if you missed it. Here are few photos of tombstones in this cemetery and of three of the historians helping the visitors. Thanks to all of those who worked to make this event successful. Many of our beloved family members and friends from Henderson County are buried in this cemetery maintained by the city.

10/24/2025

This post by NC Museum of History show a photo labeled “Clocks of the Dutchman” Etowah, N.C. Does anyone remember this business in our Etowah?

10/24/2025

It’s that time of the year to do some trick-or-treating, attend a Halloween costume party, carve a pumpkin into jack-o-lantern, light a bonfire, do some apple bobbing, play some pranks (just not at our building), visit some haunted place in Henderson County, tell a frightening story to the kids and for sure watch a horror film. HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!

10/23/2025

From the Times-News “Appalachian Heritage” section dated January 31, 2014.

10/23/2025

French Broad Hustler (28-October-1909)

10/23/2025

10/20/2025

Just another reminder about an event to attend on Saturday and learn about the history of our Oakdale Cemetery in Hendersonville...

10/19/2025

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

This came to us recently. Does anyone recall if this was from Barber's Camera and Card Shop (5 N. Main St.) or Barber's Studio (599 N. Main St.) or ??? You just never know what comes our way...

10/10/2025

The Oakdale Ramble – Unveil the stories of Oakdale Cemetery with a New Self-Guided Tour and a Scavenger Hunt for Kids

The City of Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission invites the community to a first-of-its-kind event at Oakdale Cemetery on Saturday, October 25, 2025.

Visitors are welcome to drop by anytime between 1:00 and 5:00 PM to explore the newly launched, self-guided tour of Oakdale Cemetery. As you ramble through Hendersonville’s most iconic cemetery, local historians and cemetery experts will be on hand to share stories and answer questions. Families are encouraged to bring children, who can join in a special scavenger hunt designed just for them – making history engaging, interactive, and fun!

For additional information about Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission, please visit www.hendersonvillehpc.org.

When: October 25, 2025 / 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Where: Oakdale Cemetery (located at Highway 64 W and Valley Street)
On-street parking is available along Valley Street.
What: Self-guided Tours of Historic Oakdale Cemetery & Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Who: Hosted by Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission

If you have additional questions about this event, please reach out to Sam Hayes at shayes@hvlnc.gov

10/07/2025

This brochure was included in a recent donation that shows solicitations for the renovation of our 1905 Henderson County Courthouse. We are glad they restored it to it's former glory and now continues to be used by the county and several groups for various events with a great Heritage Museum that displays artifacts from our county.