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After 12 years of leadership, Henry County Historical Society President Roger Anderson is retiring.
“I’ve tried to be replaced the past three years, and I just made up my mind maybe the fourth time’s a charm. If it’s not, I’m out anyway,” said Anderson, lightheartedly. “I’m hoping someone comes forward. If not, we’ll just have to put out a sign saying ‘Closed until we find a president.’”
Anderson first joined the historical society as a way to follow in the footsteps of his father, the late Wally Anderson. “My dad was a director, and when my mom got ill, he stepped out and I stepped in,” explained Anderson. “Then I got asked to be president.”
In his more than decade of leadership, historical society members have added new furnaces and air conditioners to the museum.
Anderson said he’s also enjoyed showcasing previously unseen historical items. “I’ve liked digging out some of the things that have been set aside for years, cleaning them up and getting them visible for visitors.”
The Henry County Historical Society has approximately 100 members, but Anderson said it’s an aging organization.
“Our membership decline is faster than our increase over the years. The younger people just don’t seem to have an interest or they’re so involved in other activities they don’t have the time,” he said.
“We’d love to see more people interested, definitely,” he added.
After 12 years of leadership, Henry County Historical Society President Roger Anderson is retiring.
“I’ve tried to be replaced the past three years, and I just made up my mind maybe the fourth time’s a charm. If it’s not, I’m out anyway,” said Anderson, lightheartedly. “I’m hoping someone comes forward. If not, we’ll just have to put out a sign saying ‘Closed until we find a president.’”
Anderson first joined the historical society as a way to follow in the footsteps of his father, the late Wally Anderson. “My dad was a director, and when my mom got ill, he stepped out and I stepped in,” explained Anderson. “Then I got asked to be president.”
In his more than decade of leadership, historical society members have added new furnaces and air conditioners to the museum.
Anderson said he’s also enjoyed showcasing previously unseen historical items. “I’ve liked digging out some of the things that have been set aside for years, cleaning them up and getting them visible for visitors.”
The Henry County Historical Society has approximately 100 members, but Anderson said it’s an aging organization.
“Our membership decline is faster than our increase over the years. The younger people just don’t seem to have an interest or they’re so involved in other activities they don’t have the time,” he said.
“We’d love to see more people interested, definitely,” he added.
