In July, we visited Rose Hill in Lyon County, Kentucky, learning of its rich history beyond just the home itself. The tour, guided by Sally, revealed stories of local heritage, the Kentucky State Penitentiary, and town relocations due to flooding.
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Fort Boonesborough: A Look into Daniel Boone’s History
Fort Boonesborough was a much needed fortification in the mountains of Kentucky, built by Daniel Boone and a group of men that would go on to live in our history books forever.
Diamond Caverns & the Cave Wars History
The oldest history of Kentucky sits not above ground but below it. Our state is known as the Bluegrass State for the bluegrass that grows here. That bluegrass grows because of the limestone bed that our state sits upon. That limestone bed dates back to 325,000,000 BCE (before the Christian era). I just don’t knowContinue reading “Diamond Caverns & the Cave Wars History”
A Visit to Rosemary Clooney’s Museum: White Christmas Memories
Our trip to Augusta, KY was all for Rosemary Clooney. You see, the movie White Christmas is a holiday favorite of mine, as well as my daughter and husband. During the holidays, it is a tradition of ours to watch White Christmas together while we each enjoy a cup of hot chocolate adorned with aContinue reading “A Visit to Rosemary Clooney’s Museum: White Christmas Memories”
Discover Owensboro: The Heart of Bluegrass Music History
Owensboro, KY, was designated as the “Bluegrass Music Capital of the World” in 2021. So, when I began planning our trip to Bill Monroe’s home a few weeks ago, I knew the second leg of our day would need to include Owensboro. I had to stay with the Bluegrass Music theme! What I didn’t expectContinue reading “Discover Owensboro: The Heart of Bluegrass Music History”