This was a parting gift to our Commissioner upon his retirement. It’s probably a good thing that I gave it to him as he was leaving because he might have fired me if he had seen it beforehand. lol He was a great person to work for and with. His love of history, and his encouragement, inspired me to do research on the history of Kentucky’s prisons. Thanks Commissioner Rees.
The old Governor’s Mansion located downtown Frankfort, Kentucky is another must see while touring Frankfort.
Another activity to do while in Frankfort, Ky. is to go on the Murder & Mayhem walk of the old historic district of Frankfort. Russ Hatter (above) not only shows you where a Governor was assassinated, a Senator killed, etc., but relates the history behind the murders and mayhem.
It’s an excellent historical tour that I have been on several times. I highly recommend this walk to all my friends and co-workers. For more information: http://www.frankfortparksandrec.com/html/capital_city_museum.html
PS: This is my 88 year old mother’s favorite painting. Is it the man or the uniform that appeals to her? I am afraid to ask! lol
Capital City Museum Frankfort KY
The Capital City Museum is a must see when touring through Frankfort. It houses a lot of the town’s history and memorabilia.
I painted this as a gift. Russ Hatter, local historian, and employee at the Museum has been very helpful to me in all of my local research.
Visit the Capital City Museum website at: http://www.frankfortparksandrec.com/html/capital_city_museum.html
Kentucky State Penitentiary, Frankfort, Ky. 1800-1937
This was the first prison built West of the Allegheny Mountains. The flood of 1937 discontinued it’s use. It was renamed the Kentucky State Reformatory around 1910-1911. I have done extensive research on all of Kentucky’s prisons. If you would like to share information about it’s history, please contact me through the blog comment.
This painting is in my private collection.
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