Members of the Highland Historical Society officiated at a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday for the opening of the Family History Research Library at the Highland County Museum and Heritage Center. Pictured (l-r) are historical society board members Larry Held and Chris Scott, president Clay Hamilton and museum executive director Crysta Stanton. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
Erin Ralston (right) completed her summer internship at the Highland County Museum. Highland Historical Society board president Clay Hamilton commended her for her service to the organization. Ralston, a 2004 graduate of Highland High School, is a senior at Bridgewater College majoring in public relations. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)
Left, Crysta Stanton, executive director of the Highland County Museum, receives a copy of Vital Records of Highland County (also known as the Cemetery Book) from Louisa Stephenson Barry. Barry now resides in Chapel Hill, N.C., but grew up in the Vanderpool/Meadowdale area of Highland County. (Recorder photo by James Jacenich)