Medina’s 2nd book is available on Amazon and on the shelves at The Kentucky Bookstore within Tastefully Delicious at 126 S Main Street, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
You can also find it at these historic sites in Kentucky – Blackacre Nature Preserve (Louisville), Dinsmore Homestead (Burlington), Duncan Tavern (Paris), and Ward Hall (Georgetown).
Book Review: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “If you’re a Kentucky history buff, or a fan of all history, you NEED this book! It’s chock-full of interesting stories and historical facts about the homes and places she has visited. She writes in a real, down-to-earth style, which makes you feel like you’re there with her. If you haven’t read her first book, it covers even more great places to visit and goes back even further in time! This is fun reading, and you will enjoy it from beginning to end!!” ~ Terry, Amazon Book Review, December 3, 2025
Book Overview:
“On June 1, 1792, Kentucky officially broke from Virginia and became its own state. Kentucky began fighting with Virginia for statehood in 1784. After eight years of negotiations, I’m sure the founders of Kentucky were ready to hit the ground running!”
In her second book, Medina Dean – founder of Kentucky Historic Travels – picks up where she left off in her debut book, From Wilderness to Commonwealth 1750 – 1792, and delves into Kentucky’s history as a newly formed state. Focusing on historic frontier taverns and farming estates that still exist today, readers will learn of the impact these places, and the people that built them, had on The Growth of Kentucky.
Beginning with how Kentucky’s state capital location was chosen and ending with the history of the Jackson Purchase, which changed Kentucky’s boundaries, Medina shares Kentucky’s history in the same storytelling manner her readers have come to know and love from her history blog.
Come along and explore a deeper history of famous Kentuckians and historic sites such as:
- The Honorable John Brown– Liberty Hall Historic Site,
- Henry Clay – Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate,
- Judge John Swift Speed – Farmington Plantation
and lesser-known – but equally important – Kentuckians and historic sites such as:
- Sandford Duncan – Sandford Duncan Inn,
- Esquire Squire Joseph Morgan – Morgan Row,
- Colonel William Bell – Bell’s Tavern, and many more!
Learn about the places that share Kentucky’s story, where you can walk in the footsteps of the influential and determined, movers and shakers of 19th-century Kentucky.
“Medina does it again. Another fun and educational trip through Kentucky. I always learn so much about the place I call home! More places to add to my travel list for sure! Buy it, read it, and make your list!” ~ Jennifer, Amazon Book Review, Dec. 9, 2025
© Copyright 2020-2026, Kentucky Historic Travels, All rights reserved.