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MHC Heritage Museum presents Martinsville Hydroelectric Dam history June 15

The Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum hosts a free history program on the city's hydroelectric dam and powerhouse on the Smith River on Sunday, June 15 at 3 p.m.

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MHC Heritage Museum presents Martinsville Hydroelectric Dam history June 15

History enthusiasts in the Martinsville area have an event to note: the Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum presents a program on the history of Martinsville's Hydroelectric Dam and Powerhouse at the Smith River on Sunday, June 15 at 3:00 p.m.

The program is part of the museum's ongoing series on local history and takes place at the MHC Heritage Museum. The dam and powerhouse on the Smith River are a significant part of Martinsville's industrial and civic heritage.

Admission and program details can be confirmed by contacting the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society at mhchistoricalsociety.org.

Source: Martinsville-Henry County Historical Society events calendar, mhchistoricalsociety.org.

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