Firing a cannon in the middle of downtown LaGrange is a challenge for members of The Painted Stone Settlers. But it is all worth it, when a child’s eyes light up as her dad takes her photo with Painted Stone member Kent Mckinney.

Author Lynwood Montell takes a break from book signing to ham with stiltwalker Beth Godshall

Authors sold and signed books on the grounds of the History Center. At top is Marshal Meyers with books ranging from the American Revolution to the Civil War. At left is Lynwood Montell whose books cover vast areas of interest - but all are based in Kentucky.

The Iron Collection

Pieces from The Frank T. Barnes Iron Collection- on loan from The Fort Boonesborough Foundation were on display in the Rob Morris Chapel..

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Richard Luce, frontier artist was commissioned by Oldham County, Kentucky Judge Executive David Voegele to paint a work to commemorate the post-Revolutionary War era of the county. The painting is titled The Founding of Harmony Landing. The painting will hang in the Oldham County Fiscal Court Building. Luce (period dress) and Voegele are at right in the photo.

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