Exhibit Schedule for 2007
Oldham County History Center

Jan 15, 2007 through April 15, 2007

Barns! Oldham County : An exhibit by Ann Carter : Explores the various uses of barns and the contributions of agriculture to Oldham County.

May 1, 2007 through August 1, 2007

19 th Century Technology: John Bennett Tool Collection : Come view the extensive history center collection of tools collected by Mr. Bennett that span several hundred years, ranging from agricultural to craftsman tools that were once an important part of daily life.  

August 15, 2007 through Nov 3, 2007

Old Haunts and Favorite Spots: Oldham County Cemeteries: Learn about our people of the past and read some of the most unusual epitaphs that have been recorded and viewed by our cemetery crew! Learn about the strange Victorian rituals that were part of the funeral experience. A haunting adventure that will be on display during the annual ghost tours sponsored by Discover Downtown LaGrange.

Nov 17, 2007 through Feb 16, 2008

The Little Colonel: A Romantic Vision of Life Long Ago in Oldham County : Take a trip through the world of the Little Colonel who resided in the town of Lloydsburg ( Pewee Valley ). Author, Annie Fellows Johnston endeared the world with her Little Colonel series of children's stories whose fictitious characters were based on local citizens of Pewee Valley from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.

Permanent Display

Celebrating our Cultural Heritage: Oldham County's English Immigrants: Freemasonry and the Eastern Star (possible dedication of church): June 1 through August 26:

Key Ingredients: America by Food, Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit: Sept. 2 through October 14

Ruth Klingenfus Quilt Collection: Sept. 15 through January 2, 2007.

Oldham County Barns: Paintings of local barns by Ann Carter: January 15 through April 15, 2007