Persons interested in the history and heritage of Henderson County are encouraged to register now for fall semester courses that begin Thursday, Aug. 16, through the Continuing Education Department at Blue Ridge Community College. The classes are open to the public.
Henderson County History and Heritage I, covering prehistory to 1860, is taught the first half of the semester from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16 to Oct. 4. Topics include geography and natural resources, Cherokee and Catawba history and culture, Revolutionary War and treaties with the Cherokee, early settlers and backgrounds, Appalachian culture, political and economic history, agriculture, transportation, religious history, education, early communities, black history, and noteworthy families and people in the early history of the county.
Henderson County History and Heritage II, covering 1860 to 1920, takes place the second half of the semester from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 11 to Dec. 6. Topics include Civil War, Reconstruction, black history, Appalachian culture and stereotypes, political and economic history, industry, agriculture, transportation, religious history, education, tourism, communities and World War I.
Henderson County History and Heritage III is also offered during the fall semester from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 11 to Oct. 30. This class covers the history of Henderson County from 1920 through the 20th century. Topics include the Roaring ‘20s, Great Depression, World War II, Korean War, the post-war era, Vietnam War and other 20th century events. Topics include cultural changes, minorities, political and economic history, agriculture, transportation, education, industrialization, communities and current issues.
Henderson County History and Heritage I and II should be completed prior to taking Henderson County History and Heritage III.
The instructor is Jennie Jones Giles.
To register online, visit http://www.blueridge.edu/cereg
