Henderson, Kentucky Genealogy

02/20/2026

If you missed Lorie Maltby's presentation, Pocahontas: Her Life and Legacy, you can check it out here on our YouTube channel! 👇

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/11/2025

🎄 You and your family are invited to celebrate the season at our annual Genealogy and Local History Department Christmas Gathering. Bring your family's favorite appetizer, side dish, or dessert. Our department will provide the meat and beverages.

Registration is required! 👇
https://www.hcpl.org/event/genealogy-department-christmas-gathering-4117

12/05/2025

The adventures of Captain Luke Clyburn started while he was growing up on the banks of the Ohio River. He has been the leader of the Noble Odyssey Foundation for more than 53 years. The organization unites scientists, educators, and young people interested in underwater exploration and research to create and fund initiatives that will improve public knowledge of Great Lakes science and history. Noble Odyssey Foundation has produced thirteen award-winning PBS programs.

Registration is required 👇
https://www.hcpl.org/event/genealogy-special-visit-14511

10/15/2025

Rolling Hills Equestrian Center, is hosting Horses for Heroes, a FREE event for Henderson area veterans, firefighters, first responders, law enforcement members, as well as their families.

Experience a pleasant, stress-free event with resources, food, horses, and children's activities. Attendees and their families will be able to hear more about how equine-human interactions can generate emotional and healing support. Enjoy the day with tours of Rolling Hills facilities, hayrides, a Mission BBQ meal, horse grooming, children's activities, and much more! Saturday, November 8th, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM, rain or shine (7088 Old Corydon Road, Corydon, KY 42420).

10/02/2025

Whether you are just starting your family tree or an experienced researcher, this event is for you!

Join us for an Afternoon with your Ancestors! This event, formerly known as research night, will allow attendees to search our in-house online databases as well as browse the Genealogy and Local History Department's extensive collection in our resource rooms.

Registration is required!

09/29/2025

Write a thank you letter/card for an Honor Flight Southern Indiana Veteran! HCPL will be collecting Operation Mail Call cards and letters from September 22 through October 9, 2025, in the Genealogy and Local History Department.

On the evening of October 25, 2025, our local heroes will return to Evansville after their visit to the Memorials at our Nation’s Capital. We feel they deserve a special welcome home and part of that is called OPERATION MAIL CALL, when they will receive and open letters from family, friends, and the Tri-State.

Helpful tips for your letter:
* Simply use “Dear Veteran” as your salutation
* Do not date your letter
* Examples of signatures include Bobby, Mrs. Jones’ 4th grade class, or simply “A Grateful American”
* Leave envelopes unsealed, as they are easier to open for the Veterans

09/23/2025

A special thank you to the American Legion Worsham Post #40, Fernwood Cemetery, Friends of the Henderson County Public Library, and Vanderpool Preservation, LLC for making the Monument Rededication Ceremony so memorable. Also, we appreciate the descendants who came to honor their loved one.

To learn more about the 2026 Monument Rededication initiatives or to subscribe to our monthly newsletter featuring Genealogy, Local History, and Veteran activities, please contact griggs@hcpl.org.

09/18/2025

Monument Rededication Saturday, September 20th, 1:00 PM

The Monument Restoration Fund, under the oversight of the Friends of the Henderson County Public Library, continues the vision of preserving cemetery monuments that the Henderson County Historical and Genealogical Society began. We will gather in Henderson, Kentucky's Fernwood Cemetery, Section 10, to rededicate the headstones of four United States Colored Troop members who served during the Civil War:

•George Powell (~1835 - April 15, 1895)
•Caleb Ramsey (alias Caleb Thompson) (~1824 - May 2, 1890)
•Coleman Rucker (~1827 - May 25, 1895)
•George Woodruff (alias George Brown) (~1831 - January 17, 1897)

06/23/2025

The HCPL Veteran Resource Fair provides valuable resources and information to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs Field Representatives will be on hand to answer questions about benefits and claims. Two dozen agencies will be available to discuss how their services can help with health, wellness, home services, and so much more.

The Veteran Resource Fair is free, and no registration is required! Enter the library from the Water Street parking lot.

06/16/2025

The HCPL Veteran Resource Fair provides valuable resources and information to active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families.

Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs Field Representatives will be on hand to answer questions about benefits and claims. Two dozen agencies will be available to discuss how their services can help with health, wellness, home services, and so much more.

The Veteran Resource Fair is free, and no registration is required. Enter the library from the Water Street parking lot.

Attending Organizations:
American Legion
Audubon Area Community Services
Black Pearl Home Care
Brentwood Springs
Coffee With A Vet
Evansville VA Clinic
Evansville Vet Center
Freedom Senior Services
GFE
Healing Reins
Hives for Heroes
Homeplace Of Henderson
Hometown Vision Care
Horses for Heroes
Kentucky Department of Veteran Affairs
ME Project
Mustang Ranch
Oak Street Health
Rolling Hill Equestrian Center
Senior Helpers
St. Anthony's
Tri-State Women Veterans
Wounded Warrior

06/06/2025

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