Judy Gail Krasnow is a Chautauqua Scholar and Performance Artist who brings history to life through story, song and historical portrayals. She is known as the Historian of Michigan’s first state prison and resides in what historically had been the first state prison, renovated into Armory Arts Village. Judy’s works as an author include “JACKTOWN: History and Hard Times at Michigan’s First State Prison,” published by The History Press; and “RUDOLPH, FROSTY AND CAPTAIN KANGAROO: The Musical Life of Hecky Krasnow, Producer of the World’s Most-Beloved Children’s Songs,” published by Santa Monica Press. A dynamic public speaker, Judy is happy to present book talks.