Once I begin the research of each place we visit on our adventures, I end up finding out that the place is the oldest this or the oldest that… the oldest town, the oldest row house. The same is true of The Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, KY. Its place in history stands as theContinue reading “Oldest Western Stagecoach Stop: Talbott Tavern”
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Visiting the Old Mud Meeting House in Harrodsburg, KY
When we visited Harrodsburg, KY a few weeks ago, we planned for several stops to places we had not visited before. In my previous post, I shared with you our visit to Morgan Row in the historic downtown area. After our visit there, we loaded up and headed just a few miles down the roadContinue reading “Visiting the Old Mud Meeting House in Harrodsburg, KY”
The Rich History of Morgan Row: Kentucky’s Oldest Row House
This summer’s adventures took us to more than one location on each day’s travels. The day we traveled to Harrodsburg, KY was no different! Come along with me as I share our historic travels! Historic Harrodsburg Harrodsburg is rich in history! If you have never visited, it is well worth the trip. It was foundedContinue reading “The Rich History of Morgan Row: Kentucky’s Oldest Row House”
The Legacy of Sandford Duncan: Dueling, Inns, and Kentucky History
I am so very sorry that this post has taken so long to complete! The school year started back up just as I was beginning to write this post and I was delayed in finishing it. Thank you for staying with me through the breaks. Today’s post is the final post about our trip toContinue reading “The Legacy of Sandford Duncan: Dueling, Inns, and Kentucky History”
The Legacy of Knob Creek: Lincoln’s Early Years (Part 4)
Welcome to Part 4 (and the final part) of The Lincoln Family Chronicles. When we left off on Part 3, Thomas had begun a land dispute (again) and had been kicked off the land at Sinking Springs in 1811. He leased 30 acres of land along Knob Creek just 10 miles from the land heContinue reading “The Legacy of Knob Creek: Lincoln’s Early Years (Part 4)”
History of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Park (Part 3)
We have finally arrived at the historical location that many people already know about, Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace. I will be honest, it has been several years since we have visited the site. I have visited probably 3-4 times in my life, and I have taken my daughter twice. I took her there when she wasContinue reading “History of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Park (Part 3)”