As we left Diamond Caverns on our last day trip, we were headed for the interstate, when I saw the historic sign for Bell’s Tavern. I had seen information about this tavern on one of my many searches, but I hadn’t remembered its location in Park City. With just a few turns, we arrived atContinue reading “Exploring Bell’s Tavern: A Historic Kentucky Landmark”
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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”
Lexington Cemetery: Cherry Blossoms and Historical Monuments
As I stated in my previous blog post regarding Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, we originally planned to visit the Lexington Cemetery to see the cherry blossoms that were in bloom. Once I looked further, I then learned of the historical significance of this beautiful location. Lexington Beginnings Traveling from Fort Harrod in 1775, aContinue reading “Lexington Cemetery: Cherry Blossoms and Historical Monuments”
Henry Clay’s Legacy at Ashland Estate
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”
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”