This trip to Lexington truly began with cherry blossoms. There is a page I follow that focuses on Kentucky’s landscapes. Recently, many photographs were posted to that page of the most beautiful cherry blossoms in bloom at The Lexington Cemetery. Then and there, I decided we would make the trip to take our own photographs…Continue reading “Henry Clay’s Legacy at Ashland Estate”
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The Legacy of Science Hill School: A Historical Overview
Science Hill School, in Shelbyville, KY, was founded by Julia A. Tevis in 1825. Today, the building holds a restaurant, a gallery, and small shops.
Visiting General Butler State Park: Butler-Turpin House Tour
While traveling to Northern Kentucky for Spring Break, I decided that we would make a stop at the Butler-Turpin House in General Butler State Park in Carrollton, KY. I had remembered seeing the home several years ago when visiting the park, but had not yet toured the home. Since we had planned to visit DinsmoreContinue reading “Visiting General Butler State Park: Butler-Turpin House Tour”
Hiking to Tioga Falls: A Hidden Kentucky Gem
Originally, this piece was written in February 2021 as a Facebook Post. Here it is today as a short and sweet blog post. Enjoy! A warm day put Kentucky Historic Travels on the road again and for the first time in 2021! We headed to Tioga Falls, just south of West Point. Tioga Falls isContinue reading “Hiking to Tioga Falls: A Hidden Kentucky Gem”
Cove Spring’s Historical Significance in Frankfort, KY
Cove Spring Park in Frankfort was honestly a surprise find! On this particular Saturday we headed for the park, not because of any history, but because it was a beautiful day and we could hike and explore someplace new. (It was also during COVID lock down, so this was a safe outing.) What we discoveredContinue reading “Cove Spring’s Historical Significance in Frankfort, KY”
Visit Dinsmore Homestead: A Hidden Piece of Kentucky History
A few years ago, I was looking for a historic home in the Northern Kentucky area, and I came across Dinsmore Homestead. Various things happened, and we never made the trip. I kept the home on my radar and once things reopened after the COVID shutdown, I decided we would finally make the trip. OriginallyContinue reading “Visit Dinsmore Homestead: A Hidden Piece of Kentucky History”