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Henderson Institute Historical Museum


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From its establishment in 1887 by the Freedmen's Mission Board of the United Presbyterian Church through the beginnings of school integration in 1970, the Henderson Institute was the only secondary school open to African Americans in Vance County. This building is all that remains of an educational complex that once anchored the surrounding African Americanneighborhood. The museum has preserved recordings of theschools and offers permanent exhibits. Open to the public by appointment. Only minutes from the Historic District of Henderson's downtown area. 252-438-7392.




Address:
Beckford Drive
Corner of Beckford Dr. & W. Rockspring
Henderson, NC 27536
Phone: (252)430-0616


Come visit us in Henderson, North Carolina

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Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission

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Henderson Convention Center - Kerr Lake

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Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

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Budget Host Inn - Kerr Lake/Henderson

26 rooms, I-85, exit 215, Microwave, refrig, iron, juice and coffee free. Within walking distance to restaurants. Outside electric hookup for boats. Seven miles from Kerr Lake.252-492-2013

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