Joseph Knight, executive director of Hands On!, presented to council regarding a partnership and creation of the People’s Museum. The space will highlight the culture of the people of Hendersonville and Henderson County, particularly celebrating the African-American experience. The People s Muesum will occupy an adjoining property to Hands On!’s current location at 318 N Main St and will be free to the public. The proposed facility will also be the new home for the Walk of Fame.
Council ultimately agreed to support the project, though it was decided to initially commit to funding only years one and two and then support Hands On! further according to their need and the Council’s budget.