The Henry County Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday August 21 at the Henry County Heritage Trust Museum. Commissioners attending were Pat White, Caroline Lehman, Mary Savage, Judy Rawson, Larry D. Roth and Joel Garretson. The agenda, July minutes, and treasurer’s report were approved. Liz Garrels representing the Harlan-Lincoln House led a discussion of enhancement and promotion of tourism for our county’s small museums. The Commission agrees that more effort could and should be placed on local tourism and increased attendance of the six museums that are not situated on the Old Threshers grounds. These museums include the Harlan-Lincoln House, Dover Museum, Henry County Heritage Center, Winfield Museum, Lewelling Quaker Museum, and the Swedish American Museum. The Wayland Museum is currently under reorganization. Commissioners will be looking at successful tourism programs in other Iowa counties. The next meeting will be September 18, 2024 at the Henry County Heritage Trust Center at 1:00 PM.
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