The City of Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) invites community members to take part in the Hendersonville Neighborhood History Project, an initiative aimed at documenting and preserving the stories, photographs, and landmarks that reflect the rich cultural and architectural heritage of the city’s neighborhoods.
The next phase of the HPC’s research will focus on five neighborhoods as they continue to document city history: West End, Peacock Town, Harris Street, Black Bottom, and Brooklyn. Residents and individuals with information or memories about these communities are encouraged to attend an informational meeting to learn about the project and share oral histories.
Neighborhood History Project Collection Events:
Friday, June 27, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Star of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church – 201 N. Whitted StreetSaturday, July 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Henderson County Public Library – Kaplan Auditorium – 301 N. Washington Street
These events will offer a welcoming space for individuals to share their personal experiences of living in the neighborhoods. Team members led by the Blue Ridge Community College Archives will guide participants through semi-structured interviews designed to capture oral histories. Additionally, participants are encouraged to bring items for scanning and archiving that relate to the neighborhoods being studied.
Collection Tips:
Items should be tied directly to one of the neighborhoods, or a significant personal or community memory.
Items for scanning can be photos, documents, letters, maps, programs, or other memorabilia.
A maximum of 10–15 items per person can be scanned at the event.
Bring a flash drive if you would like a digital copy of your scanned items.
Individuals with more materials than can be accommodated at the events can schedule an appointment with the Blue Ridge Community College Archives.
If you are unable to attend, please fill out the Neighborhood History Project Form.
Questions about the project can be directed to Sam Hayes, Planner, by calling 828.341.7081.
Supported by a National Trust Preservation Fund Grant, the project is a partnership between the City of Hendersonville’s Historic Preservation Commission, a professional oral history consultant, and the Blue Ridge Community College Archives. The project focuses on researching neighborhood boundaries, collecting oral histories, digitizing photos and documents, and identifying historically significant sites for further research and possible historic designation.