The author recounts a serendipitous encounter with Riverside Inn during a detour and later arranged a visit to highlight its history on her website. Along with her daughter, she enjoyed luxurious accommodations, warm hospitality, and engaging conversations with the owners. The experience was memorable, emphasizing the inn’s charm and significance in Kentucky’s historical landscape.
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Your Guide to Visiting the Brown-Pusey House
The author recounts a visit to the Brown-Pusey House in Elizabethtown, inspired by summer tours they found online. After coordinating a personal tour, they explore the home’s rich history, originally built by John Y. Hill. The house evolved from a hotel to a community space, now featuring a museum and gardens.
The Journey to Kentucky’s Stewart Home & School
The road taken to get to this historic site is quite a unique one. As you all likely know, I traveled to Lawrenceburg one afternoon a while back just by driving backroads. I snapped a photo of the Dowling House there on their downtown Main Street and posted it to my Facebook page. That postContinue reading “The Journey to Kentucky’s Stewart Home & School”
Exploring Paducah: A Historical Journey
Goodness, I’m trying to figure out how I am just getting to writing this post from a visit we made at the end of Summer 2025. But, here I am, just getting to it. If you’re one of my followers, you’ve read my posts about Ruby Laffoon’s Cabin, Adsmore House, Rose Hill, and LBL. PaducahContinue reading “Exploring Paducah: A Historical Journey”
Discover Kentucky’s Historic Mt. Lebanon Farm
A recent visit to Mt. Lebanon Farm in Paris, KY, revealed its historical connection to James Garrard, Kentucky’s second governor. The author toured the home guided by Garrard’s direct descendants, learning about the family’s rich heritage. The experience was enhanced by the warm hospitality of the family preserving the historic site.
Historical Journey Through Freeman Lake Park
A recent visit to Freeman Lake Park in Elizabethtown, KY, revealed the historical significance of the Hardin Thomas House and the Sarah Bush Lincoln Memorial Cabin. The former, linked to Thomas Lincoln, showcases early American architecture, while the latter honors Lincoln’s stepmother. The park serves as a beautiful reminder of Kentucky’s rich heritage.