Heritage and History of Hanover County Inc.

 

Preserving and promoting the history of Hanover County

Who Are We?

Heritage and History of Hanover County, Inc. was chartered in 2004 to embark on a series of publishing ventures to introduce the public to Hanover’s historic role in our nation’s past.

History is the process of change, wrought by the famous and the obscure. Within the boundaries of Hanover County we have evidence of native American power struggles, the impact of war, revolutions in science and industry, slave insurrections, and the drama of everyday life. Here are just some of the courtesy people who lived in Hanover County and have made an impact on our nation’s history:

  • Samuel Davies and Religious Freedom
  • Thomas Nelson and Independence
  • Edmund Ruffin and Agriculture
  • Eunice Bundy and Education

Hundreds of Hanoverians have embraced this project. HHHC has been seen making the rounds of the county, setting up booths at fairs, and hosting town hall meetings and luncheons to introduce ourselves to the community. In addition to multiple community meetings, HHHC met with town and county officials and members of Hanover’s African-American community. We have also manned booths at Hanover Heritage Day, the Chamber of Commerce’s Business Showcase and the Hanover Tomato Festival. Please join our efforts to document our important history!

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Post Office Box 248
Hanover, VA 23069

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Book Order Information

The Culmination of 5 Years of Preparation—a Must for Every Hanover Family. Available While Supplies Last!

A scholarly research presentation of Hanover County’s rich Heritage and History: 1720–1950. 408 pages (101/4 x 81/2 inch size). 168 photos and illustrations (11 in full color). Handsomely hard-bound.Comprehensive 12-page Index and 16-page Bibliography.

$45 per book (plus $5 shipping & handling); Commemorative leather-bound edition, signed by the author, $150 each.

Orders for NATURE’S BOUNTY, NATION’S GLORY The Heritage and History of Hanover County, Virginia will be filled as they are received while supplies last.  QUESTIONS? Email HistoricHanover@gmail.com or (804) 798-9047 (Bell, Book & Candle). Click here for order form: Order Form (color)

 

How You Can Help

We invite you to be a part of this important story.

Your valuable contribution of information, time and/or money will help us preserve our heritage and history for future generations. Your tax-deductible contribution will help us develop publications, school lesson plans and electronic media to ensure that Hanover’s past is not only saved but used, as well.

Information: Since Hanover County is a “burned” county (ie, many of its records were destroyed during the Civil War), we are constantly on the lookout for information about our county to help fill in the gaps. Please take a look through that old trunk in the attic, scour through those musty boxes and pick over those top book shelves for documents and photographs that relate to Hanover.

Learn more about our research topics (PDF).

Volunteer: Have some time to spare? We could certainly use your help in putting this project together. If you think you can lend your expertise to the effort, please give Mark Howell a call at (804) 852-1810.

Financial: PLEASE MAKE YOUR GIFT NOW TO HELP US MEET OUR GOAL! Your financial donation is critical in helping us produce a book that represents the county in a manner that it truly deserves. Considering the importance of Hanover to Virginia’s (and the nation’s) history, we deserve nothing less!

Learn more about our giving levels (PDF).