Historical Flags Used during the Revolutionary War

Presented by: Ronnie Dreistadt

Ronnie Dreistadt will discuss his book about how the Bluegrass region is defined and what makes Kentucky a place unlike any other. What began as the homeland of native tribes developed into ideal farmland for early settlers. Development continued as the region evolved into the premier breeding grounds for world-famous thoroughbreds, helping to bring the Bluegrass international recognition as the epicenter of American horseracing and equestrian culture. Yet development of the region has never stopped. The rolling hills, limestone fences and legendary horse farms that once defined the landscape continue to vanish as suburban sprawl stretches into the far reaches of the Bluegrass.  Ronnie will have photos of the heritage and what can be saved of our Bluegrass. He will have books for sale. Ronnie Dreistadt serves as the Director of Education of Historic Locust Grove. Previously, Dreistadt worked at the Kentucky Derby Museum for 26 years, as well as the author of two books: "Lost Bluegrass: The History of a Vanishing Landscape" and "Wicked Tales from the Kentucky Derby". He lives in Sellersburg, IN with his wife and three children.

Presented by: Paul W. Olliges

Paul is a 32-year volunteer for the Falls of the Ohio. His presentation covers why this area is called the "Falls," when the name was first used, and the history and founding of the local cities. Why is Clarksville a township and not a city? He will also discuss the history and engineering of the Canal and the Locks, highlighting the overall importance of the Falls. Paul Olliges is a lifelong Louisville resident who retired from a 41-year career in Information Technology. He has been involved with the Falls of the Ohio Foundation since before the Interpretive Center was built and joined the "Naturalists @ Heart" volunteer program when it began in 1994. Having contributed over 3,800 volunteer hours, Paul has led numerous hikes and currently specializes in the geography and history of the Falls, the Canal, the Locks, and the Dam.

Directions: 

The country club is just a short distance from the intersection of Bardstown Road & Watterson Trail South.  From Bardstown Road turn onto Watterson Trail South (travel 0.4 miles).   After passing by a church on your right, turn right onto Woodhaven Road (travel 0.2 miles) and Woodhaven Country Club is on the left.  There is a flat parking lot with easy access to a drive-thru portico at the main door that is just 20 feet from the Dining Room.

  41st Anniversary Program to follow Noon Luncheon

Bio and Program Details on LGS Website.

  “The SAR and America250”   Presented by: Joe Alexander, MPA    

 Colors Presented by Thruston SAR Chapter Color Guard JOIN US AT NOON: Luncheon

 Menu – Choose One

Apple Honey Chicken Salad

 Seasoned Chicken/ Spring Mix/ Apples / Craisins Candied Pecans/ Cajun-Spiced Bacon 

Homemade Honey Apple Vinaigrette Dressing/ Blue Cheese-on the side OR  

Berry Crunch Salad with Pecan-Crusted Chicken

 Pecan-Crusted Chicken/ Assorted Berries/ Granola/ Tomatoes  Mixed Greens, Celery with Balsamic Vinaigrette

 Each served with Rolls, Iced Tea, Water and Dessert

2026 Luncheon Registration:

 Mail by 6-30-26 OR 

Register Online by 7-10-26 at: 

LGS Shoppe 

Flyer for Mail In Click here

Presented by: Bryan S. Bush

Throughout much of the 1880s, the Southern Exposition showcased the largest-ever single display of agricultural machinery and technical innovation in the United States. With over 1,500 commercial and mercantile attractions--the likes of which the world had never seen--history was made and innovation discovered in Louisville's Central Park. Some of the most influential figures of the time participated, including Henry Watterson, Merriwether Lewis Clark Jr., A. Bidermann DuPont and President Chester A. Arthur. Former Louisville resident Thomas Edison personally oversaw the installation of his newly invented incandescent light bulb that lit a record-breaking 4,600 lamps. Author and Louisville historian Bryan S. Bush offers an unprecedented perspective on this fascinating historic event. He will bring some original artifacts from the Southern Exposition. Bryan Bush was born in 1966 in Louisville, Kentucky and has been a native of that city ever since.  He graduated with honors from Murray State University with a degree in History and Psychology, and received his Master’s Degree from the University of Louisville.  Bryan has always had a passion for history, especially the Civil War.  He has been a member of many different Civil War historical preservation societies. He has consulted for movie companies, other authors and coordinated with other museums on displays of various museum artifacts. Mr. Bush has published over fourteen books on the Civil War and Louisville history, including Louisville During the Civil War, Louisville’s Southern Exposition, Favorite Sons of Civil War Kentucky, and The Men Who Built The City of Progress: Louisville During The Gilded Age.  His recent publications in 2021: A History Lover’s Guide to Louisville and Bluegrass Bourbon Barons, in 2023: Loyd Thighman, and in 2024:  Samuel “One-Armed” Berry. Bryan has been a Civil War re-enactor for fifteen years, portraying an artillerist. In December of 2019, He became the park manager for the Perryville State Historic Site.