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”
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Oldest Western Stagecoach Stop: Talbott Tavern
Once I begin the research of each place we visit on our adventures, I end up finding out that the place is the oldest this or the oldest that… the oldest town, the oldest row house. The same is true of The Old Talbott Tavern in Bardstown, KY. Its place in history stands as theContinue reading “Oldest Western Stagecoach Stop: Talbott Tavern”
A Family Adventure at Beaumont Inn: History and Cuisine
So many times on our summer excursions, we jump in the car and just go, not really knowing what we will find along the way. On the day that my mom, my daughter, and I headed for Harrodsburg, we knew exactly where we were going. I had had a conversation with my dad a fewContinue reading “A Family Adventure at Beaumont Inn: History and Cuisine”
Visiting the Old Mud Meeting House in Harrodsburg, KY
When we visited Harrodsburg, KY a few weeks ago, we planned for several stops to places we had not visited before. In my previous post, I shared with you our visit to Morgan Row in the historic downtown area. After our visit there, we loaded up and headed just a few miles down the roadContinue reading “Visiting the Old Mud Meeting House in Harrodsburg, KY”
The Rich History of Morgan Row: Kentucky’s Oldest Row House
This summer’s adventures took us to more than one location on each day’s travels. The day we traveled to Harrodsburg, KY was no different! Come along with me as I share our historic travels! Historic Harrodsburg Harrodsburg is rich in history! If you have never visited, it is well worth the trip. It was foundedContinue reading “The Rich History of Morgan Row: Kentucky’s Oldest Row House”
The Legacy of Sandford Duncan: Dueling, Inns, and Kentucky History
I am so very sorry that this post has taken so long to complete! The school year started back up just as I was beginning to write this post and I was delayed in finishing it. Thank you for staying with me through the breaks. Today’s post is the final post about our trip toContinue reading “The Legacy of Sandford Duncan: Dueling, Inns, and Kentucky History”