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Township Historical Society seeks support for Hampshire History Museum; survey shows local interest
Summary
Bonnie Henkelson, president of the Township Historical Society, told trustees the group is committed to buying and redeveloping a downtown former hardware store (Edmonson Building) as a Hampshire History Museum and presented survey results from 112 respondents showing strongest interest among 40–60 year olds.
At the public‑comment portion of the meeting, Bonnie Henkelson, identifying herself as president of the Township Historical Society, announced the group’s commitment to buy and develop a Hampshire History Museum in the downtown Edmonson Building (former Ace Hardware). She summarized a fall 2025 citizen survey of 112 residents that measured interest and intended uses for a museum, noting highest interest in the 40–60 age group and strong support for exhibits and historical presentations.
Henkelson described collection efforts ("History in Your Attic") to solicit memorabilia and said the society has launched an updated website (hampshirehistory.org) and welcome donations. She asked the village for continued support and noted volunteers are needed to ensure the museum’s sustainability.
Trustees thanked Henkelson and noted the historical society receives an annual $5,000 support line plus $10,000 for the Old Fashioned Days event; staff indicated next year the group will be asked to document how funds are spent.
