The Randolph County Heritage Museum is pleased to announce an upcoming program as part of the museum’s 20th anniversary celebration.
On Monday, March 16, the museum will host an evening conversation featuring Karen Martin Parish, longtime educator and former curator of the Randolph County Heritage Museum. Parish is the daughter of Joe Martin, whose leadership and generosity played a central role in the founding of the museum.
The program will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the museum. Refreshments will be served from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m.
During the evening, Parish will join Randolph County Heritage Museum President Dr. Rodney Harris for an informal discussion reflecting on the early years of the museum, the vision that led to its creation, and the legacy of Joe Martin and the Martin family in Pocahontas and Randolph County.
Joe Martin was instrumental in helping establish the museum and generously donated the building that now serves as its home on the historic Pocahontas court square. His commitment to preserving local history helped create an institution that continues to serve the community today.
“This will be a special evening for our museum and our community,” said Randolph County Heritage Museum President Dr. Rodney Harris. “Karen brings a unique perspective as both a former curator and as someone whose family played such an important role in the founding of the museum. It will be a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how the museum began and the people who made it possible.” Future events and conversations will explore other founders legacys and get their insight, watch for announcements.
The Randolph County Heritage Museum is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by a group of dedicated citizens committed to preserving the history of Pocahontas and Randolph County.
The museum relies on community support and donations to continue its mission of collecting, preserving, and interpreting local history.
The Randolph County Heritage Museum is located at 106 East Everett Street in Pocahontas on the historic court square.
