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Hardinsburg Elementary and Irvington
Elementary Schools learned about President Lincoln’s connection
with Judge Joseph Holt, and his historic home
History was made again as two
elementary schools Hardinsburg Elementary and Irvington
Elementary were the first in the county to explore the past at
the historic Judge Joseph Holt home on April 12, 2016, the
anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War.
Mrs. Beth
Bennett, Guidance Counselor at H.E.S. understanding the
importance of education opening the mind and expanding it
planned the educational field trip for the fifth grade students
to inspire and motivate pupils to observe and learn from
President Abraham Lincoln’s (Larry Elliott’s) presentation
portraying the life of the 16th President at the historic home
of Lincoln’s top legal advisor for the U.S. Army, Brigadier
General Joseph Holt who was Lincoln’s Judge Advocate General.
The students arrived hearing the “Battle Hymn of the
Republic”. An introduction welcoming students was given by
Breckinridge County Judge Executive Maurice Lucas. Judge Lucas
spoke about the national importance of the Holt home, how they
would learn about Lincoln’s life, and enjoy a tour learning the
history of Judge Holt’s legacy, and home.
Lincoln’s portrayal
began with his birth, and humble beginnings, his desire for an
education, the stories and events in his Kentucky years, moving
to Indiana, how he mastered the desire to become a lawyer, and
to lead our nation and unite our country saving out democracy
and freeing the slaves. Numerous visual aids were used to tell
the story of our most beloved President. Students were attentive
as they experienced History Alive and were involved with a fun
filled day.
Mrs. Susan Dyer, Author of “Lincoln’s Advocate”
and President of the Friends of the Holt Home, Inc. shared the
important history of the Holt home and how the legacy of Joseph
Holt was connected to President Abraham Lincoln and the United
States and how Holt’s dedication and deserving legacy makes the
historic Holt home hold a special place in the JAG Corps’
history.
Students enjoyed lunch at Brigadier
General Joseph Holt's home
Hardinsburg Elementary School enjoyed a
living classroom experience at the Judge Joseph Holt Home on
April 12, 2016.
Irvington Elementary School students
learned from President Lincoln at the Holt Home on April 12,
2016!
Partnering Helps get out the
word of the work behind the Holt project! And the effort that
continues!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The Holt Home is
located at 6205 Highway 144 in Hardinsburg.
Additional
information is available at
www.jholt-houseky.org
or by calling 270-756-2269,
270-756-0268 or 270-756-2573.
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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