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 “Bill Monroe and Bluegrass Music”
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Ashland – The Henry Clay 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 “Ashland – The Henry Clay Estate”
Science Hill School
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.
Butler-Turpin Historic House
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 “Butler-Turpin Historic House”
Tioga Falls
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 “Tioga Falls”
Cove Spring Park
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 Park”