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.
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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”
Discover the Rich History of Oxmoor Farm and the Bullitts
A few weeks ago, I published a post about my very moving visit to Oxmoor Farm for the Shifting the Narrative discussion. There was so much to cover from that visit that I knew I would need to break the visit into two posts. Finally, I present to you part 2. Please enjoy a littleContinue reading “Discover the Rich History of Oxmoor Farm and the Bullitts”
George Rogers Clark at Locust Grove: Key Figure in Kentucky’s Formation
The year was 1752. America was not yet established. There were 13 colonies under the rule of Britain, and Kentucky did not yet exist. On November 19 of that year, a future Revolutionary War General was born to John and Ann Rogers Clark. John and Ann welcomed their second son, George Rogers Clark, into theContinue reading “George Rogers Clark at Locust Grove: Key Figure in Kentucky’s Formation”