Two locals were the recipients of the Historical Halifax Restoration Association’s Halifax Resolves Award today — one a man Chairman Larry Armstrong described as boots on the ground and the other a woman whose department has been the largest single contributor to the Bradford Denton House project.
The awards were presented as part of Halifax Day 2024, a day that celebrates the signing of the Halifax Resolves and a day this year that kicked off North Carolina’s America 250 commemorations.
Armstrong described Bentley J. Mohorn as the association's man in the trench and the boots on the ground. “Bentley has been a long-time member of the historical association and has served on the board but his specialty is doing what needs to be done and ‘get done’ what needs to be done.”
From finding firewood, trimming shrubs, or cutting grass he does it, Armstrong said. If there’s anything that needs to be done at the Bradford Denton House he’s there “or (if) they need somebody to hold a board, put a shingle on or build a horse corral … Anything that needs to be done, Bentley is there with his hands, his tools and his smile.”
Mohorn also enjoys working in the agricultural museum at the 4-H Center, Armstrong said. “He loves to display historic artifacts and if you get him to talking about it you’ll be there all afternoon. He loves to share stories of history with young people.”
Mohorn, Armstrong said, “Is the kind of worker on the ground that has made our organization successful. For that reason we want to honor Bentley by awarding him the Halifax Resolves Award.”
Lori Medlin
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Medlin, the president and CEO of the Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau, “understands that history attracts visitors,” Armstrong said. “She has worked tirelessly over the years to promote history in Halifax County.”
The majority of the money contributed to the Bradford Denton House has been from private sources, he said. “Her tourism department is the largest single contributor to that effort, contributing over $80,000 over the years. The most recent project was the smokehouse, which we just dedicated today. Her office has been the largest single contributor to the Bradford Denton House.”
Medlin has also supported living history, period clothing and firearms for the historic site. “She has taken so many people through the historic site she could actually be one of the tour guides.” Armstrong said in recent years Medlin has worked with the association to help develop a long-term plan for the growth and development of Halifax County. “It’s time we recognize her for all the work she has done and the good things she has done. Lori, thank you for everything you’ve done. This is a well-deserved award.”
