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 first phase of the HPC’s research focused 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 attended informational meetings and provided oral histories. The project’s consultant, archivist with Blue Ridge Community College, and City staff presented a project report in September of 2025.
The next phase of the project includes the creation of a Neighborhood History Project (NHP) Action Committee to empower community members to carry out projects that preserve and protect local history for generations to come. Residents interested in serving on the committee can contact Sam Hayes at shayes@hvlnc.gov or by calling 828.341.7081.
History 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.
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.