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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.
