Pig Pickin’ celebrates Holly Rood milestone

The tangy aroma of barbecue mingled with the twangy melody of bluegrass as guests mixed with one another on the grounds of Holly Rood Saturday afternoon and evening.

The occasion was the eighth annual Pig Pickin’ for the Past, the Heritage Commission’s fall fundraiser.

Pig Pickin’ for the Past takes place to support local history

WINCHESTER — The aroma of slow-cooked barbecue once again filled the lawn at Holly Rood this past Saturday as the Clark County-Winchester Heritage Commission hosted its eighth annual Pig Pickin’ for the Past.

Couple brings Victorian dream back to life.

A once-neglected Victorian on Belmont Avenue has become Aisling House, a restored home full of history, craftsmanship and heart. See how one couple brought it back to life.

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We appreciate, Randy Patrick and WinCity Voices, for taking the time to tell the story of Aisling House with such care.

We are especially grateful that the article highlighted not only the restoration itself, but also the history of the home and the families who have been part of its story for generations.

It was an honor to welcome descendants, historians, and friends of the house for our Homecoming, and we look forward to continuing to preserve and share this special place with the community.

Lexington 3D printing shop helps restore historic Winchester home, eyes future of thetechnology

Aisling House and our restoration partner, Complet3D, were featured by LEX 18 News in a segment highlighting the role of emerging technology in historic preservation.

LEX 18 interviewed Alec Whisman of Complet3D in Lexington, where he demonstrated their contribution to the restoration of Aisling House.

Rather than replacing historic features with modern approximations, we worked to recreate original architectural elements with precision — preserving proportion, detail, and intent. This approach allows deteriorated components to be faithfully replicated while maintaining the integrity of the home’s original design.

The result is not simply restoration, but continuation — where traditional craftsmanship and modern fabrication work together to extend the life of the home.

At Aisling House, this balance remains central: preserving the architectural language of the late nineteenth century while preparing the home for continued use well into the future.

We consistently identify Aisling House as circa 1891 and do not want to introduce an unsupported 1888 construction date.