Events
14th Annual
Holt Home Community Day
The
Showplace of Breckinridge County
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photo by Judy Nottingham
American Treasures empower people to save
them! With perseverance, and developing partnerships, the heart of this
important effort is Holt’s own community has saved a national treasure.
On September 24 from 9:00-a.m. 2:00 p.m. CDT you are invited by the
Friends of the Holt Home, and Breckinridge County Fiscal Court to view
what tJAG Joseph Holt’s own community has done to bring back the
Showplace of Breckinridge County.
If you come you will
experience a significant transformation with this stately home that now
has the 1st and 2nd floors furnished with beautiful, period, museum
quality furniture. The home will have numerous new uses and soon will
hopefully, be Home of the United States Army JAGS Corps.
Judge Joseph
Holt, a locally raised national figure, known best as
“Lincoln’s tJAG”, era of the 1860’s has been given a new hearing and his
historic home given a new lease on life. President Abraham Lincoln chose
Holt for his tJAG during the Civil War. Later, after Lincoln’s death
Joseph Holt was the prosecuting judge of the Lincoln Conspiracy Trial.
Holt developed what is now the modern-day JAG Corps, and the 41st Judge
Advocate General, Stuart W. Risch from the Pentagon is planning a spring
visit to Holt’s historical home that is an important part of the
Regiment’s history.
Keynote
Speaker: MAJ Hannah E. Purkey, JA Group Judge Advocate, 5th
Special Forces Group (Airborne)
New this year: Visitors will
view restored fireplaces and an original mirror to the home hanging in
the Centre College Room. Thanks to a grant from the Kentucky Colonels
Good Works Program, an HDA ramp has been built. Floors have been
stained, and landscaping has been added to the beautiful Holt grounds.
Guests
will be entertained by the returning Civil War Baseball game
with dedication to the Ball field.
“A must see stop” like
nothing else in Kentucky for an enjoyable day with family and friends
with events of a silent auction, guided tours where visitors see and
learn of the recreated atmosphere the Holt’s would have entertained,
firing of the 14th Kentucky Light Artillery, a vintage baseball game of
local talent,( visitors please bring lawn chairs), Monday’s Food Truck,
a presidential wreath -laying ceremony at Holt’s monument, patriotic
music, distinguished guest speakers, period music, Breckinridge County
High School Concert Band, Kentucky Home Guard Band, reenactors,
Guilderoy Byrne Band, Berea Festival Dancers and local performers.
The
latest book about the mansion’s restoration: Pick up a copy of
Joseph Holt Mansion: Saving and Restoring the Home of Lincoln’s Judge
Advocate General, by local author Susan B. Dyer.
Donations
are much appreciated and needed as the Friends of the Holt Home Inc. and
volunteers work hard to bring the yearly event free to the public.
The historic Holt Home is
located at 6205 KY Highway 144, Hardinsburg, KY 40143.Call
(270)-756-0268, (270) 756- 2269, or (270) 756-2573 or visit
www.jholt-houseky.org or Save the Judge Joseph Holt Home on Face Book.
Mark your
calendars for the 14th Annual Community Day!
September 24,
2022
9:00 am ~ 2:00 pm CDT
The excitement
continues with the historic Holt Home!
photo by Judy Nottingham
Be a part of the celebration on September 24 at the 14th
Annual Holt Home Community Day!!!
Friends of the Holt Home
are
preserving the important history of Judge Advocate General Joseph
Holt and his home while also providing a variety of events during
the day opened to the public, free of charge. The historic mansion
is unique in Kentucky having two spiral staircases and visitors will
enjoy touring the interior of the historic Holt Home where
reproduction chandeliers now grace the elegant restored rooms along
with beautiful oriental rugs that set the tone of gorgeous floor
coverings, the soul of the rooms used in the 19th century well–to do
homes.
Discover the beauty of an American
treasure entertained from the home of MG Joseph Holt, a
locally raised national figure, known best as “Lincoln’s TJAG,” era
of the 1860’s. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. CDT you are invited by the
Friends of the Holt Home, Inc., and the Breckinridge County Fiscal
Court.
Plan your visit and enjoy this
wonderful reclaimed historical treasure while exploring a
Civil War Baseball game, a silent auction, participate in the
presidential wreath-laying ceremony at MG Holt’s monument by The
Fort Knox Army JAGS, a visit from President Lincoln, period music,
dancing, bands, and cannon firing along with re-enactors and
distinguished speakers.
Spend the
day with family and friends in a relaxing atmosphere with
the growing and immense afforded by President Lincoln adding to this
important part of our American history and national connection.
Donations are much appreciated as restoration and interpretation
continues, where once again Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt’s
home will become a showcase for a Kentuckian who worked on behalf of
President Lincoln in support of his dreams of peace and progress for
our nation’s future.
The Judge
Joseph Holt Home, 6205 KY Highway 144, Hardinsburg, KY
40143 Call (270)756-0268, (270)756-2269, (270) 756-2573 or visit
www.jholt-houseky.org or Find us on Face Book as Friends of the Holt
Home
Friends of the Holt Home, Inc. Receive
Grant
Hardinsburg, KY—Friends of
the Holt Home, Inc. received a $6,900 grant from the Board of Trustees
of the Kentucky Colonels. The award shall be used for an ADA ramp for
the historic Holt Home.
Louisville, KY-- The event
was held Thursday, June 16, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. EDT at the Highland
Community Ministries at 1228 East Breckinridge Street, Louisville, KY.
The Kentucky Colonels was proud to award $3.1 million to 314 charitable
and educational organizations through the Good Works Program in 2022.
The Friends of the Holt Home, Inc. a
non-profit organization, coordinates fundraising efforts and events for
the historical home.
The Kentucky Colonels are happy to support the
important work the Friends of the Holt Home are doing. And receiving
this important grant will allow all citizens the opportunity of viewing
and seeing the beautiful restoration of this national treasure.
Pictured and representing the Friends of the
Holt Home is Susan B. Dyer, President, and grant writer of the
non-profit organization.
The Holt Home is located at 6205
Highway 144, Hardinsburg, KY 40143
More information:
wwww.jholt-houseky.org /Find us on FaceBook
13th
Annual Holt Home Community Day
September 25th, 2021
photo credit to Judy Nottingham
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Vestal Rogers, a flash back in time at the 13th Annual Holt Home
Community Day!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ed Ford, Playwright, author, and friend of the Holt Home!
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Cast for New Play
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The crowds came and were amazed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Visitors were taken back in time with the beautiful setting!
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Visitors enjoyed period dancing and
music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
following photos credited to Judy Nottingham
and Christiane Turlington
COL Turlington, Susan Dyer, CPT Colley, MAJ
Trainor
JAG Room Dedication
JAGs
at the Holt Cemetery
COL Turlington and Judge Easton
Laying the Wreath
Dave Trainer Rifle
Student Day at the
Historic Judge Joseph Holt Home
September 22nd, 2021
photo
credit to Judy Nottingham
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Student Guides for Student Day at the
historic Holt Home, September 22!
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Student Day with Cloverport Independent Schools/ Students learning
important history about our most famous son, Joseph Holt and his home!
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Students learned about President Lincoln and his Judge Advocate General
Joseph Holt!
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Paul Joseph O'Donoghue shared the story of the Holt Ginkgo tree and gave
one to Mrs. Tindel's 5th grade class to plant.
13th
Annual Holt Home Community Day
September 25th, 2021
9am -
2pm Central Time
Believing in preservation,
the historic Holt Home has been saved with a fascinating
journey of over two decades. On September 25 from 9:00
a.m. - 2:00 p.m. you are invited by the Friends of the
Holt Home, and Breckinridge County Fiscal Court to view
what Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt’s own community
has done to save and restore
the
home.
When you come,
you will learn the story of a community that has strong
will power and has turned a decaying piece of its
heritage into a community treasure. The home will have
numerous new uses and soon will hopefully become the
National Home of the United States Army Judge Advocate
General Corps.
Judge Advocate General Joseph
Holt, a locally
raised national figure, known best as “Lincoln’s Judge
Advocate General” of the 1860’s era, has been given a
new hearing and his historic home given a new lease on
life. President Abraham Lincoln initially chose Holt to
be his Secretary of War and then later, Judge Advocate
General of the Union Army during the Civil War. After
Lincoln’s assassination, Joseph Holt was the prosecuting
judge of the Lincoln Conspiracy Trial. Holt developed
what is now the modern-day Judge Advocate General (JAG)
Corps.
In 2021, the 40th Judge
Advocate General Charles D. Pede, from the Pentagon,
visited Holt’s historical home stating the Holt Home was
an important part of the Regiment’s history.
Keynote Speaker: Mr.
Jim Weise, Retired Lieutenant Colonel from the United
States Army JAG Corps who later went on to serve in a
civilian capacity as the Chief of Administrative Law,
U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Fort Knox.
Visitors will view restoration
of 1st and 2nd floors, including the west and east wing
foyers, staircases, new flooring on the first floor,
painted plaster walls & trim, along with dazzling new
reproduction chandeliers. Several reproduction oriental
rugs from the Kentucky Colonels Good Works Program have
also been placed.
A period correct Piano
has been donated and placed in the West Parlor.
Guests will be entertained by
a new two-act Civil War play, “The Final Curtain”,
written by Ed Ford.
Actors will perform as
President Lincoln,(Larry Elliott), Judge Joseph Holt,
(Judge Kelly Easton), General Ulysses S, Grant, (COL
Lance Turlington), Vanna Holt,(Mary Elliott), Emma
Watkins, (Jennifer Ramsay), Director Warren Greer, and
Producer/ Author Ed Ford.
“A
must see stop”
across Kentucky for an enjoyable day with family and
friends with events of a silent auction, guided tours
where visitors see and learn of the recreated atmosphere
the Holt Family would have lived, firing of the 14th
Kentucky Light Artillery, a vintage baseball game of
local talent,( visitors please bring lawn chairs),
Monday’s Food Truck, a Presidential wreath-laying
ceremony at Holt’s monument, patriotic music,
distinguished guest speakers, period music, Kentucky
Home Guard Band, Jubal’s Academy ensemble, reenactors,
Guilderoy Byrne Band, Berea Festival Dancers and local
performers.
The latest book about the
mansion’s restoration, Joseph Holt Mansion: Saving and
Restoring the Home of Lincoln’s Judge Advocate General,
by local author Susan B. Dyer will be available.
Donations are much appreciated and needed as the Friends
of the Holt Home Inc. and volunteers work hard to bring
the yearly event free to the public.
The historic Holt Home is
located at 6205 KY Highway 144, Hardinsburg, KY 40143.
You may call (270)-756-0268, (270) 756- 2269, or (270)
756-2573 for more information…. or visit
www.jholt-houseky.org.
We are also on Facebook as ..
Friends of the Holt Home
1st
Law Day for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate of Fort Knox at
the Holt Home!
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Gray
skies and dripping rain encircled the historic Holt Home
with Friends of the Holt Home hosting the first Law Day
for the Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (OSJA) of
Fort Knox, KY including V Corps, 1st Theater Sustainment
Command, US Army Cadet Command, US Army Recruiting
Command, Human Resources Command, and the Kentucky
National Guard. Joint efforts and participation of the
OSJA’s, local news media, The Friends of the Holt Home,
local & state leaders, volunteer Ian Brockman as
Breckinridge County High School tour guide, and
Breckinridge County Judge Executive Maurice Lucas made
the day memorable.
The JAGS were greeted by Susan
Dyer, President of the Friends of the Holt Home.
She spoke of the
appreciation of partnering with the JAGS and the work in
progress to make the Holt Home a national meeting place
for the United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps.
Senator Steve Meredith,
Representative Josh Calloway, and Breckinridge County
Judge Executive Maurice Lucas along with the media were
present for this celebrated event!
Tours of the home were given
by Susan Dyer and Student Guide, Ian Brockman.
The
JAGS witnessed the restoration in progress of the 2nd
floor and many JAGS stated they would return in
September.
COL Lance Turlington requested
Judge Kelly Easton to speak on equity and inclusion and
Judge Easton excellently obliged.
This helped prepare the
JAGS for a Discussion Panel later in the afternoon back
at Fort Knox.
LTC
Madeline Gorini, Chief of Administrative Law; V Corps,
briefly spoke on the front lawn after the event. LTC
Gorini recognized the work of Volunteer and President of
the Friends, Susan Dyer for almost three decades of her
dedication to preserve Joseph Holt’s legacy. Mrs. Dyer
was presented a coin medal from the V Corps only given
to soldiers who wear the uniform. LTC Gorini gave praise
to all the Friends and responded she would be bringing
other JAGS for future events on the historic grounds of
TJAG Holt. Following this presentation Charlie Corbet
led a tour and discussion of the Holt Family History and
Cemetery.
Special thanks to CPT Reymond Ramos who made numerous
trips along with others planning for this history making
event. The JAGS were given Holt Home cakes to take with
them for lunch as a small token of appreciation for all
they do for our nation and for partnering for the legacy
of one of their own, Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt.
Finally, after numerous
letters, E-mails, updates, and phone calls, the request
for General Charles Pede to visit the Holt Home was
granted.
COL Lance Turlington,
The Staff Judge Advocate for the Recruiting Command at
Fort Knox made it happen.
Since July 14, 2017, communication and updates have been
sent to the Office of the Judge Advocate General at the
Pentagon in Washington D.C. The key strength for the
Holt project and restoration of the home is
perseverance.
With
little notice to prepare for the General’s visit, The
Friends of the Holt Home were flexible and adaptable for
this unique opportunity for the Top Lawyer of over
10,000 Army JAGS to visit the Holt Home. The sights and
sounds of that day will long be remembered by those who
were blessed to see history being made.
Distinguished Army JAGS from
Fort Knox accompanied General Pede. Upon arriving, the
best of the Army walked slowly… taking in the
breath-taking view of the historic Holt Home & grounds
which
have a strong national
history connected to the Army JAGS.
The Friends were positioned on
the restored front porch and Susan Dyer, President of
the group awaited General Pede on the sidewalk. General
Pede approached with a handshake as Mrs. Dyer said, “We
have waited since July 14, 2017 to meet you!!
General Pede responded,
“I should have come sooner!”
During the tour of the home, the General asked numerous
times if certain items were original. And was answered
with, “Everything you see is original.” Numerous times,
the national meeting place was mentioned on the tour,
and General Pede was the third TJAG to visit. He was
also told that the 38th TJAG, General Dana K. Chipman,
thinks the Holt Home would be perfect as a National
Meeting Place.
The
tour of the Holt Family Cemetery was given by Charlie
Corbett who shared the distinguished sibling’s lives and
how the Civil War shattered many family members and
their lives that were never the same after the Civil
War. He also told of the family’s contributions to
society.
General Pede, standing on the steps of the Holt Home,
addressed fourteen Colonels from Fort Knox, the Friends
of the Holt Home, and the local media. The General
talked about distinguished Judge Advocate General Joseph
Holt and how he had a vision for the 1860’s. The
modern-day Army JAG Corps Holt helped develop is
currently working on something similar Holt did in the
1860’s for today’s JAGS.
TJAG Pede complemented the
leadership of the Friends, and asked personally, how the
Friends became a group, and asked the President, Susan
Dyer why she got involved. The highlight of the day was
when General Pede, standing in the center of the west
wing front door with everyone in silence, said..”I’m
Home!”
Mrs.
Dyer looked directly at General Pede saying, “You called
this home!” TJAG Pede said, “I am home!” Beautiful music
for the Friends to hear as the 40th TJAG will retire in
September.
The TJAGS to follow
will know of the promise made by General Flora D.
Darpino, the 39th Judge Advocate General, who in May of
2017 PROMISED The Judge Advocate General’s Office will
work on getting the future TJAGs to visit the historic
Holt Home at least once during their four year terms.
The
Friends had smiles on their faces as General Pede
shared, “The United States Army JAG Corps has never had
an individual or a group of people to ever do anything
like this for the JAG Corps.”
The
General was very appreciative and enjoyed viewing
exterior and interior restoration in progress, the Holt
Family Cemetery, and the beautiful grounds. TJAG Pede
was much impressed with all the hard work, and success
of this special place that is so important to the strong
history of the United States Army JAG Corps.
In
closing remarks COL Lance Turlington, asked Charlie
Corbett and Susan Dyer to stand beside General Pede and
receive a medal given by him. The Handshake Medal with
the 3 stars of his rank will be pressed in their hearts
in appreciation of the thousands of hours spent to save
our history in Breckinridge County.
An additional medal will be
placed in the JAG Room of the Holt Home for all the
Judge Advocates who will travel here to learn more about
our national hero, Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt
who means much to our community, Kentucky, and the
United States Army JAG Corps!
OPENING REMARKS TO THE OSJA's
of Fort Knox, KY
photo credit to CPT, JA Reymond J. Ramos, National
Security Law, V CORPS, Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate
Mrs. Dyer Tour
photo credit to CPT, JA Reymond J. Ramos, National
Security Law, V CORPS, Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate
Brockman Tour
photo credit to CPT, JA Reymond J. Ramos, National
Security Law, V CORPS, Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate
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Susan Dyer giving requested
tour to divided groups of V Corps, 1st Theater
Sustainment Command, US Army Cadet Command, US Army
Recruiting Command, Human Resources Command, and the
Kentucky National Guard
Photo credit to Judy Nottingham for the following
photos
Opening Remarks To The OSJA's
of Fort Knox, KY
JAG Viewing Restoration Of
West Wing
Heartfelt sharing the
appreciation of partnering with Army JAGS in the JAG
Room of be completely restored by September 25
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JAGS viewing the Holt Family
Cemetery where TJAG Holt Is BURIED!
Ian Brockman B.C.H.S. TOUR
GUIDE sharing about ongoing restoration!
Details were shared about the
Centre College Room's new flooring, and soon to be
completely restored by September 25.
West spiral staircases graces
TJAG Joseph Holt's Kentucky home. The only home of a
TJAG TO BE RESTORED!
On the 13th Annual Holt Home
Community Day visitors will be amazed with the beauty
Ray Stojak has brough back with help from Assistant,
Rhonda. Much appreciation is sent for Senator Steve
Meredith's work in helping us receive funding from KY!
West Wing spiral stair case
under restoration by Specialist, Ray Stojak. On
September 25, visitors will be able to see the complete
restoration of the beautiful East and West foyer along
with reproduction chandeliers.
This beautiful chandelier
donated by Brook Bennett Dyer formally from Holt ,KY
will be hanging in the historic Holt Home which came
from the Gothic Holt Chapel. Make sure you view it in
September!
2nd floor East Wing setting
room restored/ Reproduction light fixtures will be in
place on September 25 from a recent KY Colonels grant
received by the Friends
2nd Floor middle room
restored by Ray Stojak/ Plaster specialist and
designer/Mauve( historic color) chosen by the Friends of
the Holt Home, Inc. from the color palette of architect
Jon Rollins
Mrs. Susan Dyer was surprised
and honored by LTC Madeline Gorini, Chief of
Administrative Law, V Corps, Office of the Staff Judge
Advocate with a coin medal.
TJAG HOLT, The man behind the
legacy!!!!!!! Bring the JAGS home to Holt ,KY. Please
General Pede!!!!!!
A JAG stand in respect!
Restoration in progress!!!
Representative Josh Calloway
looking in amazement at JAGS walking the stairs as MG
Holt did!
CPT Reymond Ramos with V
Corps did much work for the planning to make the day
memorable!
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JAGS learning about Camp Joe
Holt located in Jeffersonville IN during the Civil War.
This marker took another grant!
Take a self- guided Holt
Family Cemetery Tour and learn of TJHOLT'S distinguished
siblings
More JAGS learning of the
history of MG Joseph Holt, buried on the grounds!
Anticipation of addressing
the United States Army JAGS into the soon to be
dedicated JAG ROOM!!!!!!
Senior of 2022 Ian Brockman
of B.C. H.S. has given numerous volunteer hours and much
dedication for the Friends of the Holt Home!!!! Thank
you, Ian!!!! Encourager for NEW recruits who may put
their heart in our important history of Breckinridge Co.
Brockman shared the history
of the historic Gingko tree and its link to Henry Clay
and Holt. Please take a tour on the four Saturday of
September. Chandeliers from the KY Colonels grant
received by the Friends in 2019 will be in place in the
home.
JAGS filled the rooms on tour
safely as social distancing was practiced. Please return
for the trained Student Tours with the restored 1st and
2nd floors on September 25.
Gray skies and dripping rain
encircled the historic Holt Home before and during the
Friends hosting the distinguished event for the OSJA 's
of Fort Knox.
JAGS exiting JAG Room for the
next tour as Becky Brown Friends' member watches history
in the making.
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JAGS examine Holt Cemetery,
and Charlie Corbett shares stories of how the Holt
Family was torn apart like many families during the
Civil War.
Judge Kelly Easton and Darla
Wethington, Friends members
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Judge Kelly Easton addressing
the JAGS
Ian Brockman, and local
dignitaries along with Judge Kelly Easton
Ian Brockman, B.C.H.S.
student tour guide has put forth great effort to learn
the history of MG Joseph Holt and his beloved home and
shares in story form! Be sure to catch his tour on
September 25!!!!
CPT Charlie Allen on left and
other distinguished JAG
Susan Dyer with requested
Opening and Representative Josh Calloway
The Friends of the Holt Home,
and local dignitaries posing with the Offices of the
Staff Judge Advocates ( OSJA'S) of Fort Knox
Preparing for the opening of
" Law Day"
Charlie Corbet sharing the
history of Holt's siblings
40TH TJAG, Charles Pede, The Judge Advocate General
of the United States Army visits historic Holt Home
April 22!
40TH TJAG, Charles Pede, The Judge Advocate General
of the United States Army
Finally, after numerous
letters, E-mails, updates, and phone calls the request
for General Charles Pede to visit Holt Home was granted
if waved by a magic wand held by COL Lance Turlington,
The Staff Judge Advocate for the Recruiting Command at
Fort Knox who made it happen.
Since July 14, 2017
communication and updates have been sent to the Office
of the Judge Advocate General at the Pentagon in
Washington D.C. The key strength for the Holt project
and restoration of the home has been through
perseverance.
With little notice to prepare
for the General’s visit The Friends of the Holt Home
were flexible and adaptable for this unique opportunity
for the Top Lawyer of over 10,000 Army JAGS to visit the
home of the only TJAG’s home to be restored. The sights
and sounds of that day will long be remembered by those
who were blessed to see history being made.
The
minivan procession down KY 144 was the leader of the
first parade of what will soon become progress to make
the historic Holt Home become a National meeting place
for all the Army Judge Advocates across the nation.
Distinguished Army JAGS from Fort Knox accompanied
General Pede. Upon arriving the best of the Army walked
slowly taking in the breath-taking view of the historic
Holt grounds and Home having a strong national history
connected to the Army JAGS.
The
Friends were positioned on the restored front porch and
Susan Dyer, President of the group awaited General Pede
on the sidewalk. General Pede approached with a
handshake as Mrs. Dyer said, “We have waited since July
14, 2017 to meet you!! General Pede responded, “I should
have come sooner!”
During the tour of the home
the General asked numerous times if certain items were
original. And was answered with, “Everything you see is
original.” Numerous times the national meeting place was
mentioned on the tour, and General Pede was the third
TJAG to visit. He was also told the 38th TJAG General
Dana K. Chipman thinks Holt Home would be perfect.
The tour of the Holt Family
Cemetery was given by Charlie Corbett who shared the
distinguished sibling’s lives and how the Civil War
shattered many family members and their lives that were
never the same after the Civil War. He also told of the
family’s contributions to society.
General Pede standing on the steps of the Holt Home
addressed fourteen Colonels from Fort Knox, the Friends
of the Holt Home, and the local media. The General
talked about distinguished TJAG HOLT and how he had
vision for the 1860’s. The modern-day Army JAG Corps
Holt helped develop is currently, working on something
similar Holt did in the 1860’s for today’s JAGS. And how
Holt did much for our nation!
TJAG
Pede complemented the leadership of the Friends, and
asked personally, how the Friends became a group, and
asked the President, Susan Dyer why she got involved.
The highlight of the day was when General Pede standing
in the center of the west wing front door with everyone
is silence hearing General Pede say, “HOME!” Mrs. Dyer
looked directly at General Pede saying, “You called this
home!” TJAG Pede said, “I am home!” Beautiful music for
the Friends to hear as the 40th TJAG will retire in
September and the TJAGS to follow will know of the
promise made by General Flora D. Darpino, the 39th Judge
Advocate General, who in May of 2017 PROMISED The Judge
Advocate General’s Office will work on getting the
future TJAGs, to try and come and visit the historic
Holt Home once during their four year term because of
what Joseph Holt did for the United States Army JAG
Corps and tribute to one of their own!
The
Friends had smiles on their faces as General Pede
shared, “The United States Army JAG Corps has never had
an individual or a group of people to ever do anything
like this for the JAG Corps.”
The
General was very appreciative and enjoyed viewing
exterior and interior restoration in progress, to be
completed by September 25, 2021, the Holt Family
Cemetery, and the beautiful grounds. TJAG Pede was much
impressed will all the hard work, and success of this
special place important to the strong history of the
United States Army JAG Corps.
And
with ending remarks COL Lance Turlington, asked Charlie
Corbet and Susan Dyer to stand beside General Pede and
receive a medal given by him. The Handshake Medal with
the 3 stars of his rank will be pressed in hearts with
the thousands of hours spent to save our history in
Breckinridge County, and an extra medal given to be
placed in the JAG Room of the Holt Home for all the
Judge Advocates who will travel here to learn more about
our special, national hero, Joseph Holt who means much
to our community, Kentucky, and the United States Army
JAG Corps!
Photo credit to Judy
Nottingham
Distinguished JAGS from Fort
Knox ascending on the Holt grounds with a surprise visit
from General Charles Pede!
JAGS on the West Wing
staircase in the historic Holt Home
Susan Dyer giving a tour of
the first restored bedroom to the Army JAGS
Susan Dyer receiving a Hand
Shake medal from General Pede
Charlie Corbett receiving a
Hand Shake medal from General Pede
General Pede with Judge Kelly
Easton, a Friends' member, Breckinridge County Judge
Executive Maurice Lucas and a distinguished JAG from
Fort Knox
Fort Knox JAGS with General
Pede, 40TH TJAG, center of door way with Susan Dyer,
President, Friends of the Holt Home, Inc.
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Deserving Moments with the
40th TJAG of the United States Army!!!!! TJAG Pede's
visit will be an inspiration to the TJAGS who
follow!!!!!!
What a beautiful home for the
JAGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!( Under Restoration!)
Breckinridge County Judge
Executive Maurice Lucas and Darla Wethington, Friends'
member by Holt's monuments!
History was made as General
Pede said, " No one or any group of people have ever
done anything like this for the United States Army JAG
Corps!"
Army JAGS in the Holt Family
Cemetery learning about the siblings of Holt!
Charlie Corbett giving a tour
of the Holt Family Cemetery. Radar testing was done by
the University of Kentucky in 2013, paid for by the
Friends of the Holt Home, Inc
The Fort Knox JAGS with
Friends of the Holt Home, and General Pede standing
under the door way.
COL Lance Turlington, The
Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting Command at Fort Knox,
who made General Pede's visit happen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The
Friends salute you COL Turlington!!!!!!!!!!!
Finally, General Pede took
time from his demanding schedule to visit Judge Joseph
Holt's home!!!! And it was appreciated so much!!!!!!!
General Pede enjoyed his tour
of the beautiful Home with more to come on September 25
with interior restoration!
12th Annual Holt Home Community
Day
September 26th, 2020
A
Priceless Legacy, the Holt Home
The
largest crowd on record came, lines formed all day as
visitors waited patiently to view the west wing
restoration by Ray Stojak, volunteer, and the 3rd phase
of restoration at the12th Annual Holt Home Community Day
September 26, 2020.
Clouds covered the sky at
Holt, KY as guests ascended on the grounds.
United States Army JAGS in numerous numbers, along with
patrons of history dressed in masks viewed the home that
is no longer forgotten, no longer silent, an
irreplaceable home of the people, where strong patriotic
musical songs were performed.
Flora, Holt’s
statue given to his mother stood marveling as the beauty
was renewed by Charlie Corbett and a team of others.
The new play, “ You Can’t Go Home Again”, written by
Ed Ford of Richmond, directed by Warren Greer and
performed by COL Lance Turlington, Larry Elliott and
Judge Kelly Easton was a walk in history as a
conversation back in time. The three actors portrayed
Union Gen. George Meade, President Abraham Lincoln, and
Judge Joseph Holt, respectively.
Today, the Holt
Mansion started its new life as the people’s home of
interest with the renovated interior taking place as a
pride of the community. Distinguished speakers speaking
heart felt words of success, promises of new hope, and
key- speaker, the honorable Dr. John A. Roush 20th
president of Centre College delivered a message of
greatness of Lincoln and Holt and their ability of
providing great inspiration from great leaders!
The presence of ten Army JAGS and families honoring one
of their own, the most ever, partnering their gifts of
selflessness honoring Joseph Holt as salutes were held
high with respect. And visitors felt a tearful
precession during the wreath-laying honoring the legacy
of the one who developed the JAG Corps as they listened
to the playing of Taps.
Dancers, singers, bands,
and re-enactors were joyful in the period. And the
afternoon continued with the beloved sport of the era of
1860’s baseball. Visitors took all the sights and sounds
of families enjoying the kindness of others, and the
patience of waiting to see the beauty that has returned
to the area’s national treasure!
Highlights of
the day was the work of the Friends of the Holt Home,
all volunteers who completed another successful
community day, as the home is touching hearts in the
heart felt work of selflessness as a gift for the
future!
Jason Flood tribute
Baseball player was a
major contributor
Jason
Flood, a key member of the Community Day baseball game,
fell ill and died following Saturday’s game casting a
sad mood of the festivities of the day.
Jason is
remembered as one who loved the game of baseball and
worked hard to make sure Holt Field was prepared and
ready for the event he so loved.
All those who
knew Jason acknowledged his appreciation of the Holt
Home and the history behind it. He will be greatly
missed.
Highlights from the 12th Annual Holt Home Community
Day
September 26, 2020
LTC Rich Gorini, COL Lance
Turlington, and LYC Nathan Bankson
- photo credit to Colonel
Lance Turlington, Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting
Command at Fort Knox.
photo credit to Colonel
Lance Turlington, Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting
Command at Fort Knox.
photo credit to Colonel
Lance Turlington, Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting
Command at Fort Knox.
photo credit to Colonel
Lance Turlington, Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting
Command at Fort Knox.
photo credit to Colonel
Lance Turlington, Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting
Command at Fort Knox.
photo credit to Colonel
Lance Turlington, Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting
Command at Fort Knox.
photo credit to Colonel
Lance Turlington, Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting
Command at Fort Knox.
photo credit to Colonel
Lance Turlington, Staff Judge Advocate, Recruiting
Command at Fort Knox.
The following
photographs of the Holt Home 12th Annual Community Day
are credited to Judy Nottingham
The
above
photographs of the Holt Home 12th Annual Community Day
are credited to
Judy Nottingham
Plan your Visit to MG Joseph
Holt’s Home
The Judge Joseph Holt Home is
the only home in America of an Army TJAG to be restored!
The remaining 19.5 acres of the Holt grounds was once a
vibrant plantation of 10,000 acres in northern
Breckinridge county!
When visitors explore the
Judge Joseph Holt Home on September 26 at the 12th
Annual Holt Home Community Day they will enjoy walking
where President Abraham Lincoln’s lawyer walked! During
the 1860’s everyone in America knew the name Joseph
Holt. And for almost one hundred- and fifty-years Holt
was a forgotten man. Today, in 2020 Holt’s own community
are remembering him once again as the restoration of his
home and legacy have been reclaimed! This amazing home
is a restoration and rebirth for this community-based
project!
If you come this year you will
be amazed with the restoration of the iron works, and
historic front porch along with new public restrooms,
warming kitchen, twin entrances restored along with
breathtaking interior restoration by Volunteer, Ray
Stojak, Breckinridge Countian approved by the KY
Heritage Council who has restored a second floor
bedroom, and joining setting room on the west wing along
with foyer restoration from the 3-1st floor including
the beauteous spiral staircase. Ray’s work has been
possible with the assistance of the Friends of the Holt
Home gaining sponsors to pay $1,500 for all needed
supplies to restore one room at a time!
New
this year: Presidential restoration for our most famous
son, MG Joseph Holt who as a young man was a gifted
scholar who showcased his master of debating at Centre
College. And the Friends of the Holt Home are honored to
have the distinguished Dr. John Roush 20th President of
Centre College as the key-note speaker and his gracious
wife Susie who viewed the historic Holt Home at the
beginning of the Holt project before the work of 17
grants ,now returning to see the amazing
accomplishments, success, and grand progress. Along with
other important speakers!
Guests
will enjoy a new-one act play written by Ed Ford of
Richmond, KY, You Can’t Go Home Again performed by Larry
Elliott portraying President Lincoln, Judge Kelly
Easton, playing Judge Holt and COL Lance Turlington,
Staff Judge Advocate of the Recruiting Command at Fort
Knox performing as General Meade. Special events include
contemporary music by the Guilderoy Byrne Band, a Silent
Auction, firing of the cannon by the 14th Kentucky Light
Artillery, Vintage Baseball game (visitors please bring
lawn chairs!) . Presidential wreath-laying ceremony at
Holt’s monument by COL Jerrett Dunlap, SJA Corps, LTC
Nathan Bankson, Staff Judge Advocate for Cadet Command &
Fort Knox, and LTC Rich Gorini.
Master of Ceremonies, Hardin County Circuit Judge
Kelly M. Easton, Patriotic Music, Breckinridge County
High School Wind Ensemble, Period Music, KY Home Guard
Band, Jubal’s Academy ensemble, re-enactors, Berea
Festival Dancers, local performs, and the latest book
about the mansion’s restoration- Joseph Holt Mansion:
Saving and Restoring the Home of Lincoln’s Judge
Advocate General- will be available by local author
Susan B. Dyer, and tours of the majestic Show Place of
Breckinridge County!
Donations are much
appreciated and needed as the Friends of the Holt Home,
Inc. work hard to present the yearly event for the
public free of charge.
Social Distancing will be practiced, and hand
sanitizer will be available.
Explore history, respect the
past, give a gift for the future and be entertained from
MG Joseph Holt’s home, President Abraham Lincoln’s
lawyer, era of the 1860’s, from 9:00-a.m. 2:00 p.m. CDT.
Your invited by the Friends of the Holt Home and the
Breckinridge County Fiscal Court, owner of the home
through a grant from the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln
Bicentennial (Legacy Project) and lifetime partners the
Kentucky Heritage Council/ State Preservation Office.
The
historic Holt Home is located at 6205 KY Highway 144,
Hardinsburg, KY 40143.Call ( 270)-756-0268, (270) 756-
2269, or ( 270) 756-2573 or visit www.jholt-houseky.org
or Save the Judge Joseph Holt Home on Face Book.
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 The
Friends of the Holt Home, Inc, and Breckinridge
County Fiscal Court are honored to present the
distinguished Key-Note Speaker for the 12th
Annual Holt Home Community Day,
Dr.John
Roush 20th President of Centre College.
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A grand view from MG Joseph Holt's setting room
, second floor, west wing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
West wing, second floor 1st
room restored in the historic Holt Home by Volunteer,
Ray Stojak! The Friends of the Holt Home have gained
Sponsors to continue interior restoration. Sponsors are
paying for the paint, plaster, and needed supplies and
will be recognized at the 12th Annual Holt Home
Community Day!!! More beautiful in person!!!!!!!
Explore an American
experience of architecture and history! Be present on
September 26 to see a dramatic restoration!!!!
An endangered legacy
of MG Joseph Holt and his historic home on the National
Register of Historic Paces is becoming presidential as
Holt’s own community with a heartfelt call have guarded
their heritage! More coming soon about this year’s 12th
Annual Holt Home Community Day, Saturday, September 26,
9:00- 2:00 p.m. CDT. Remember to save the
date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Explore an American experience of beautiful
architecture and important history!
Workers preparing for the much anticipated 12th
Annual Holt Home Community Day
Fort Knox JAG Corps initiates
service for Holt
Home grounds
A request to perform service
work for the grounds of the Judge Joseph Holt Home was
granted to the Fort Knox Recruiting Command of the Judge
Advocate General (JAG) Corps.
The
service approval enabled the Fort Knox group to begin
its efforts by filling in an old cistern on the home’s
grounds. The work was performed May 8 and included a
reception sponsored by the Friends of the Holt Home,
Inc.
Capt.
Charles Allen, judge advocate trial council for U.S.
Army Recruiting Command at Fort Knox Command, initiated
the request following the 10th Annual Holt Community Day
in September. The request also included the
establishment at the home of professional development
for the command.
Final
approval was given by the Kentucky Heritage
Council/State Preservation office for work on the
grounds.
Professional development activities were held with The
Friends group who provided a history of the home, its
national significance, the 15 grants received, and
partnerships with individuals and organizations.
Capt.
Allen pointed out that he emphasized to the JAG corps
that the Holt Home was a special place with an important
national history. He noted that he had learned about the
annual community day on Facebook and had attended
several such events with his wife. That led him to
“share with others the integrity of this fine home.” COL
Lance B. Turlington and LTC Michael Cusack were
impressed with the virgin timber in the Holt Home, and
with the community-based project!
Lee
Bramblett of WXBC was on site and interviewed COL Lance
Turlington, and Susan B. Dyer, President of the Friends,
and taped a video of Charlie Corbet, Friends’ member
giving a tour of the Holt Family Cemetery, who provided
a detailed history of Holt’s siblings and how the family
was divided by the Civil War. A tour of the home was
conducted by Friends President, Susan Dyer, who also
gave updates on the restoration project.
Judge Maurice Lucas and the Breckinridge County Fiscal
Court provided materials for the cistern project.
Photos courtesy of U.S. Army Recruiting Command
at Fort Knox
Fort Knox Recruiting Command
of the Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps
Traded
Uniforms for Service Work to the Holt grounds!
Charlie Allen, Sam Moore,
Lance Turlington, Maurice Lucas
Working on the Cistern
Charlie Corbett, Friend's
member
COL Lance Turlington and
Friend's President, Susan Dyer
Links to Previous Events and Articles
Partnering Helps get out the
word of the work behind the Holt project! And the effort that
continues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Visit the
www.jholt-houseky.org website and see how today’s historians, volunteers, and advocates are
striving to make Judge Holt’s home again “The showplace of
Breckinridge County.”
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