Last summer, the author and their daughter visited Western Kentucky’s Land Between the Lakes (LBL) area, uncovering its rich history. They learned about the significant industrial iron furnaces, the devastating 1937 flood, and the TVA’s impact on local communities. The trip highlighted the natural beauty of LBL and the importance of historical context.
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Visiting the Restored Cabin of Governor Ruby Laffoon
On our most recent trip to Western Kentucky, my daughter and I aimed to identify historic sites within five counties. In Hopkins County, we visited the log cabin of Governor Ruby Laffoon. Come with me as I cover Laffoon’s political career and governorship during the Great Depression.
Bard Distillery: Reviving History in Graham, Kentucky
Bard Distillery has transformed Graham High School in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, into a bourbon distillery rooted in local history – from W.G. Duncan to the Bard Family – there has been a continued commitment to community and a new commitment to historic preservation.