Persons interested in the history and heritage of Henderson County are encouraged to register
now for winter and spring courses 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 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 17 to March 14. 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 early 20th century, takes place the
second half of the semester from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 21 to May 2. 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 this semester from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, March 12 to May 7. This class covers the history of Henderson County in 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/ceregister Persons may also register from 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Continuing Education Building, Room 123, or call 694-1735.