About

Friends of the Holt Home, Inc.

The Friends of the Holt House began meeting in September 2010. The group met monthly; worked to secure funding for the restoration; planned local fundraising events, and organized the annual community day. During this time they worked as a committee of the Breckinridge County Historical Society. In January 2013, the group began the process of becoming its own 501 (c3) non-profit organization. The group was awarded its 501 (c3) status on August 29, 2013.

The group is now officially known as Friends of the Holt Home, Inc. The president is Susan B. Dyer, vice president is Veronica Ent, the Secretary/Treasurer is Darla Wethington. The directors are P. J. O'Donoghue and Kelly Easton.

The organization continues to meet monthly to work toward securing funding and planning events at the home such as the annual community day.

Mission Statement

Associate all interested people, organizations, state and federal agencies toward the restoration, subsequent long term maintenance and operation of the Holt Home in joint cooperation with the Breckinridge County Fiscal Court.

Vision Statement

Our organization will promote and facilitate the progression of the Holt Home project and secure its status as a viable and treasured historical landmark worthy of perpetual enjoyment by the citizens of Breckinridge County and for the United Sates of America.

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President
Susan B. Dyer

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Vice President
Veronica Ent

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Secretary/Treasurer
Darla Wethington

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Director
PJ O'Donoghue

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Director
Kelly Easton

Local Partners

Breckinridge County Fiscal Court and the volunteers and advocates working to preserve the Holt House are honored to be involved in this project and help preserve the legacy of Judge Joseph Holt, a notable Breckinridge County native, through preserving this historic and architecturally significant site.

Special thanks to Susan Dyer and the Friends of the Holt Home who have helped greatly to promote this project and to our elected leaders Congressman Brett Guthrie, Senator Carroll Gibson, Senator Steve Meredith, Representative Josh Calloway, Representative Nancy Tate, Representative Brandon Reed, and Representative Suzanne Miles. Thanks also to all those who have worked very hard to coordinate the annual community day, help with maintenance of the grounds, and recruit other individuals to become involved.

These representatives began meeting in March 2009 and continue to meet quarterly. These meetings include discussions of initiatives such as setting priorities, grant writing, and fundraising, a permanent advisory committee and establishing or strengthening relationships with key partners, opportunities for public relations and marketing, and bringing together a diverse resource team to discuss ideas for interpreting the site and beginning work on a long-term use plan. The first priority in this process is to stabilize and restore the exterior of the home.

Steering Committee

To assist fiscal court in preserving the structure and developing a long-term rehabilitation and reuse strategy, a Steering Committee has been formed including the State Historic Preservation officer and representatives of the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office, Kentucky Historical Society, Preservation Kentucky, Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission, local leaders and elected officials, volunteers and advocates. All have active roles working together as a team in planning next steps for the Holt Home’s future. 

These representatives began meeting in March 2009 and continue to meet quarterly. These meetings include discussions of initiatives such as setting priorities, grant writing, and fundraising, a permanent advisory committee and establishing or strengthening relationships with key partners, opportunities for public relations and marketing, and bringing together a diverse resource team to discuss ideas for interpreting the site and beginning work on a long-term use plan. The first priority in this process is to stabilize and restore the exterior of the home.

Actors

Larry Elliott as Abraham Lincoln - Actor at Joseph Holt Home

Abraham Lincoln
Portrayed by Larry Elliott

Mary Elliott as Mary Todd Lincoln - Actress at Joseph Holt Home

Mary Todd Lincoln
Portrayed by Mary Elliott

Curt Fields as General Grant - Actor at Joseph Holt Home 1

Ulysses S. Grant
Portrayed by Curt Fields

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Julia Dent Grant
Portrayed by Lena Fields

Upcoming Events

The Joseph Holt Home hosts events each year, with many open to the public. To see a full list of upcoming events including Community Day, click the button below!

CONTACT

ADDRESS

6205 Highway 144
Hardinsburg, KY 40143