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.
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Benjamin Lawrence and the Legacy of Louisville’s Historic Sites
This story begins with a photograph of an old painting that led to three cemeteries, the remains of an old chapel, and three historic homes. While we all know history is the stories of people, places, and events that intertwine, I was completely surprised by this entangled story. I typically run out of places thatContinue reading “Benjamin Lawrence and the Legacy of Louisville’s Historic Sites”
History of Adsmore House: From John Higgins to a Living Museum
Adsmore House, a historic home in Princeton, Kentucky, was built in 1857 by merchant John Higgins. Over the years, it changed owners, with notable improvements made by the Smith-Garret family. Now a living history museum, the home highlights the family’s long history and is filled with period artifacts.
Visiting Blackacre: Nature and History Combined
The Presley Tyler Home, now Blackacre State Nature Preserve, is located in Jefferson County, KY. Established by Edward Tyler, the site became significant in the 1700s with the settlement’s development. The home features unique architecture and offers visitors insights into 19th-century life through tours and nature experiences.
Uncovering the History of Gaines Tavern and its Stories
After visiting numerous historic sites in Kentucky, I am now having to search far and wide for sites that I have not yet explored. That hunt led me to the Gaines Tavern History Center in Walton, KY. The city of Walton purchased the tavern in 2006, and since then, it’s been receiving the TLC itContinue reading “Uncovering the History of Gaines Tavern and its Stories”
Kentucky’s Old State Capitol: A Historical Journey
Kentucky’s Old State Capitol building is the third capitol building of four. Frankfort became Kentucky’s capital city on 1792, but the Old State Capitol wasn’t built until 1830.