The Stocks and Pillory Monument in Bardstown, KY, is a historical site that commemorates the use of public punishment in the early American colonies. It consists of a set of wooden stocks and a pillory, which were used to restrain and humiliate individuals as a form of punishment.
Visitors can learn about the harsh realities of justice in the past and reflect on how societal attitudes towards punishment have evolved over time. The monument serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and acknowledging the darker aspects of history.
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