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The Oldham County Historical Society 106 North Second Avenue
La Grange, KY 40031
Phone: (502) 222-0826
Fax: (502) 222-7115
Email: ochstryctr@aol.com

The River Series Oldham County History Center Dinner/Lectures at the Westport General Store featuring “Kentucky Blue: The Story of Bluegrass Music” Oct. 15, 2009

Celebrate the Oldham County Historical Society’s 50 Year Anniversary with The River Series. Set against the backdrop of historic the river town, Westport, Ky. these series of dinner/lectures glimpse into the past traditions of communications, entertainment and libations. The last of this three part series features James Claypool. James Claypool is a Ky. Humanities Council speaker and will speak about “Kentucky Blue: The Story of Bluegrass Music”. He will play some of the classic tunes and look at the careers of pioneers like the Monroes as well as such current greats as Ricky Skaggs and Rhonda Vincent.

The program starts at 6 p.m. with cocktails, the lecture and then followed by a dinner prepared by Westport General Store. The cost is $18 for history center members and $20 for non-members, call 502-222-0826 for reservations.

The Oldham County History Center is open on Friday and Saturday evenings during September and October to accommodate the ghost tours.