The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday at the Henry County Heritage Center to address a full agenda of updates and ongoing projects.
Members in attendance included Johanna Crawford, Joel Garretson, Cathie McCoy, Jeff McPheron, Judy Rawson, and Pat White. The commission approved both the meeting agenda and January minutes, followed by the treasurer’s report.
Two new commissioners, Cathy McCoy and Nancy Amos, were nominated and approved by the group. Their appointments will now move to the Henry County Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Commission members also received copies of the 2025 Certified Government report and held a brief discussion on its contents. In addition, a first draft of a historic sites book was reviewed, with several suggestions and additions provided by members.
Officer elections for the commission have been postponed until the newly nominated members receive final approval from the Board of Supervisors.
During the meeting, Pat White led a discussion on plans by local organizations to open a time capsule that was placed on the courthouse lawn 50 years ago. The tentative plan is to open the capsule during Mount Pleasant’s Fourth of July celebration. Organizers are currently seeking assistance with opening the capsule.
The next meeting of the Henry County Historic Preservation Commission is scheduled for April 15 at the Henry County Heritage Center.