Join the Oldham County History Center's History After Hours program, Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 6 p.m. featuring James Archambeault. Known as "Kentucky's photographer", James Archambeault has the rare ability to capture the historic, archival, and artistic aspects of his photographic subjects. His award-winning craft is evident in the careful selection of time, season, and subjects in his beloved Kentucky. In his new book , Historic Kentucky Archambeault preserves the landscapes, buildings, and sights of old
Kentucky as many of them fall into neglect, become irreversibly altered, or disappear completely. In addition to his text on the early settlement of Kentucky, Archambeault explains the historic and cultural significance of each the full-color photographs. Some of his subjects are well-preserved historic landmarks, such as White Hall in Madison County and Federal Hill Mansion, also known as "My Old Kentucky Home," in Bardstown. Others concern the daily life and work of Kentuckians, such as a Sunday afternoon baptism on Jessamine Creek or friends sharing their thoughts on a warm February day in Sharpsburg, Bath County.
Date and Time: Thursday, May 17, 2007, 6 p.m. at the Oldham County History Center in the Rob Morris Chapel. $13 members/ $15 non-members includes heavy appetizers and cash bar. RESERVATIONS ONLY: 502- 222-0826 |
