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”
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Discover Owensboro: The Heart of Bluegrass Music History
Owensboro, KY, was designated as the “Bluegrass Music Capital of the World” in 2021. So, when I began planning our trip to Bill Monroe’s home a few weeks ago, I knew the second leg of our day would need to include Owensboro. I had to stay with the Bluegrass Music theme! What I didn’t expectContinue reading “Discover Owensboro: The Heart of Bluegrass Music History”
The Legacy of Bill Monroe and Bluegrass Music
Sitting atop Jerusalem Ridge near Rosine, KY is the family home of William Smith “Bill” Monroe, the “Father of Bluegrass Music.” He was born near there on September 13, 1911. Bill was the youngest of eight children born to James Buchanan “Buck” and Malissa Vandiver Monroe. Buck was a farmer and saw mill operator, owningContinue reading “The Legacy of Bill Monroe and Bluegrass Music”
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”