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

History After Hours Program

“The Consent Decree and History of Prison Reform”
A presentation by KSR Warden Larry Chandler and former KSR Warden and former State Commissioner of Corrections, John Rees.

Recent statistics show that one out of every 100 U.S. citizens are currently serving time in jails or prisons. Join us for this exciting event that gives us perspectives about prisons, reform and important issues that face today’s society. Both men have worked together and committed their careers to reform issues and improving prison systems.

Join the Oldham County History Center on Thursday evening, May 22, 2008. Cocktails and appetizers at 6:30, program begins at 7:00 p.m. Reservations: 222-0826.

Cost: $13 members/$15 non-members.

This program is being held in conjunction with the Oldham County History Center’s exhibit, “Serving Life: The Kentucky State Reformatory”. The exhibit runs through August 15, 2008.

For information contact:

Oldham County History Center
106 N. Second Ave.
LaGrange, KY 40031

502-222-0826, email: ochstryctr@aol.com

Website: oldhamcountyhistoricalsociety.org

Free Admission

Hours of Operation:
Tues, Wed, Thurs and Saturday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.