Episode 108: Carolyn Hemphill & Kelly Payne - Hanover Co Black Heritage Society

Part 3 of a 7 part series on small businesses in Ashland, VA (each business is part of the Downtown Ashland Association). 

Carolyn Hemphill and Kelly Payne join the podcast to talk about the Hanover County Black Heritage Society.  Carolyn started the society in 1994 and Kelly, her daughter, is heavily involved as well.  The mission of the society is to collect, research and exhibit historical items to show the contributions made by African Americans in Hanover County. Carolyn and Kelly finished by talking about their families and that they are always looking for members to join the Hanover County Black Heritage Society.