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For more information contact the Oldham County History Center 502-222-0826

Juneteenth Celebration 2006
June 17, 2006
Oldham County History Center , 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
An annual celebration of African American Culture

Guest Appearances and Emcees
WLOU and WLLV Vince "The Tall One" Grays and T.K.  

Featuring:

River City Drum Corp

Voices of Joy Jubilee Choir, Butler High School

"Elijah Marrs: Breaking Barriers in Education and Politics for Oldham County " presented by local historian, Diane Coon

Elijah Marrs Achievement Award Presentations

Prince Hall Lodge: A special tribute to the African American Masons, Guest speaker: Mr. Johnny Ware of Prince Hall Lodge 172, Radcliffe KY

Special pioneer activities for children

Reading from the play written by Carrider "Rita" Jones for the Oldham County History Center , "Henry Bibb: An American Slave"

Special "Free Basket Meal"

Contact for more information: Nancy Theiss or Ann Zimlich 502-222-0826
The Oldham County History Center , 106 N. Second Ave.
LaGrange , KY 40031 502-222-0826/FAX 502-222-7115
http://oldhamcountyhistoricalsociety.org
email: olchstryctr@aol.com
Museum Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 10 am to 4 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday