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Confederate Time Capsule

Time Capsule Discovered in Base of Henderson’s Confederate Monument

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-Information and photos courtesy Jordan McMillen, Vance County Manager

Earlier today, officials removing the base of the Confederate monument located in front of the County Administration Building in downtown Henderson discovered a time capsule. The monument was dedicated on November 10, 1910.

In a special called meeting of the Vance County Commissioners on June 30, 2020, the Board voted 4-3 to remove, store and preserve the Confederate statue.

According to Vance County Manager Jordan McMillen, the discovered time capsule is approximately 12 inches long and six inches wide. Items recovered include:

  • A copy of the New York Herald dated May 8, 1910
  • A copy of the Atlanta Journal dated May 7, 1910
  • A copy of the Memorial Day celebration program from May 10, 1910
  • A Masonic guide and directory from 1908
  • A copy of the N.C. Federation of Women’s Clubs annual meeting program held in Henderson
  • Misc. other paper items

McMillen said there was water in the cavity, so County officials are working to dry out and preserve the paper items.

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Vance Co. Commissioners Call Special Meeting to Discuss Confederate Monument

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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to Board/Executive Asst., County of Vance

Vance County Board of Commissioners Chairman Gordon Wilder has called a special meeting for Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at 5 p.m. in the Commissioners’ Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.

Please note there will be no public comment session during this special meeting.

The purpose of the meeting is to: 

  1. Enter into closed session for attorney-client privileged matter
  2. Confederate monument
  3. Other items as necessary
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Town of Louisburg to Hold Emergency Meeting on Confederate Monument

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-Information courtesy the Town of Louisburg

A Louisburg Town Council emergency meeting will be held Monday, June 22, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. online via Zoom for discussion on the Louisburg Confederate Monument.

If you have questions regarding this meeting, please contact Town Hall at (919) 496-3406 or visit the Town of Louisburg website www.townoflouisburg.org.

Zoom Meeting link: https://buff.ly/2V5Ox5k  Webinar ID: 835 1370 9458