The Antique Iron: New Club at the History Center

The Oldham County History Center has added a new branch to its organization called Antique Iron. Antique Iron is for anyone interested in the preservation of engines that are more than 50 years old. Antique Iron draws in the antique tractor hobbyist but also reaches out to anyone that collects or is interested in technology from our past. The Antique Iron has already attracted new members to the history center and is planning some exciting future activities that include participation in parades, education activities, tractor rides and a plow day. 2008 Parade participation by the Antique Iron includes the following: The Warsaw Parade, The Shelbyville Christmas Parade, Westport Daze, Applefest at Bedford, Brownsboro Festival, Oldham County Day, New Castle and Campbellsburg Parade and the Masonic Homes of Kentucky.

For the past 3 years the Oldham County History Center has hosted a antique Tractor Show in conjunction with the local Masonic lodges. Gene Crady who has been collecting antique tractors for 15 years organized the antique tractor show and is the chairperson for Antique Iron. Gene sees Antique Iron as a natural “fit” with the mission of the Oldham County History Center. “Antique Iron is a great way to engage people in our local history by telling the story of our agricultural past.” If you are interested in joining the Antique Iron, meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Rob Morris Chapel Educational Bldg located on history center grounds.