Learn about our people of the past and read some of the most unusual epitaphs from the cemeteries around Oldham County. This exhibit details the research and work of the history center's cemetery team led by our genealogist, Dot Carraco. For the last 10 years Dot with volunteers, has recorded and photographed cemeteries and gravesites across Oldham County. Oldham County's cemeteries include Kentucky's only confederate cemetery in Pewee Valley as well as gravesites such as D. W. Griffith and Eastern Star founder, Rob Morris. Displays also include funeral dress and traditions including funeral wakes, and celebrations. There will be details on some famous murders in Oldham County such as the Verna Garr Taylor murder by Brigadier-GeneralHerny H. Denhardt, November 6, 1936. Special features for children include gravestone rubbings and activities on customs and traditions from various cultures such as the Dia de los Muertos or All Souls' Day celebration from Mexico.

There will be featured films from the History Channel: The Assasination of President Kennedy and the Day of the Dead : A Celebration of Family and Life.

Special Activities:

Public Opening: Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.

Scottish Bagpipe music, funeral food samples

Discover Downtown Ghost Tours , begin Sept. 6, 2007 (reservations only through Discover Downtown LaGrange)

History After Hours, Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, Ky. Humanities Council Speaker Sue Lynn McDaniel “Dying Proper: A Century of Kentucky Funerals”,$13 members/$15 non-members, reservations: 222-0826