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"Grandfather inserted his photo, crafting his trade, I believe"
-- Lindrell Blackwell, grandson of Mr. Edwards

Note: Due to an audio malfunction, the first part of the July 11, 2023 interview was not recorded.

Estill C Pennington, an internationally recognized art historian, discusses early history of Paris KY and Bourbon County KY. Born and raised in Bourbon County, Estill recalls his early education and upbringing within a large Bourbon County family. He…

Shane Witt, of the Historical Committee for the Ruddles Mills United Methodist Church, describes the 1820 founding of one of the oldest continuously attended churches in Bourbon County KY. The founding pastor, Josia Whittaker, was a Methodist circuit…

Betty Overly is a life-long Bourbon County native, born on January 20, 1939. Ms. Overly grew up on her family farm where she remembers attending Sunday school and going on weekend visits into Paris and Lexington to sell farm goods and shop. After…

Kay Collier McLaughlin reflects on her life and Paris history in the 1940’s and 50’s. Recalling her father’s career as a Paris High School Football coach and later at the University of Kentucky. Born and raised in Paris, Kay had deep connections to…

Mrs. Pat Simpson, daughter of Spears and Sallie (Lockheart) Catesby, discusses her parents, the Quakers, activism, and growing up in Paris, KY.