Revolutionary War history is hidden among subdivisions and apartment complexes in Jefferson County, Kentucky, but the names of these important families remain in plain sight.
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Exploring Historic Cynthiana, KY: A Must-Visit Small Town
Becoming the county seat of Harrison County in 1793, Cynthiana, Kentucky sits along the South Fork of the Licking River and boasts of a beautiful historic district found on the Historic Register.
The Untold Story of Offutt-Cole Tavern in Kentucky
Sitting quietly on the corner of US 60 and KY 1681, in between Midway and Versailles, Kentucky, is a building so full of history, that one would think it would be on a list of historic places to visit. But, it’s not.
Discover Midway, KY: From Railroad Origins to Modern Festivals
Midway, Kentucky was the first town in Kentucky created by a railroad company, and is one of the many historic “main street” towns working hard to keep its history alive.
A Day in Augusta, KY: History and Charm Await
Augusta, KY. Where to start?!? As stated in my previous Rosemary Clooney post, we traveled to August for Rosemary, but what we found was a quaint, beautiful, little riverside town worthy of its own post. As we entered the historic district, we found the quaint strip of shops that is iconic of small-town Kentucky. AfterContinue reading “A Day in Augusta, KY: History and Charm Await”
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”