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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

“Dear Old Golden School Days” explores the history of Oldham County Schools beginning with the pioneer years and following its development through the 20th century. At one time there were 15 one room school houses that dotted the county. The exhibit will feature texts, photographs, school albums and oral histories of the lives of children and teachers. One special feature of the exhibit will focus on the career of Ruby Carraco who taught from 1931 until her retirement in 1969. Ruby kept a scrapbook of her experience and students of where she taught which included the one room schools of Brownsboro, Covington and Hebron. She also taught at Buckner, Liberty and Crestwood. Her 60 page album has been reproduced and will be displayed on one of the exhibit walls.

There are artifacts of books and school items from a pioneer school that existed at Hermitage Farm during the 1840s. Visitors will be encouraged to take the public school eighth grade exam that was used in 1929 for students to take before entering high school. A sample question from the exam: Begin with the original 13 colonies and briefly outline the successive movements westward, giving the names and dates of each additional territory.

The exhibit includes a replica of a “one room school” with the old stable to tie horses, an outhouse and classroom. Other displays include a section on African American Schools, the “Academy Schools” of early 19th century such as Funk Seminary, and an interactive “chalkboard” where visitors can write about their personal teacher favorites from Oldham County.