The birthplace of Abraham Lincoln. Kentucky Civil War forts and battlefields. Appalachian festivals, art and coal field culture. African American heritage and Native American historic sites such as the Trail of Tears.
These characters, settings and events combine to form the history of the state of Kentucky. Some of them part of a forever-changed past; others carrying on timeworn traditions and helping to shape the future of the Bluegrass State.
Uncover the storied traditions of the region of Appalachia. Walk historical sites such as American Civil War battlefields. Visit memorials and museums from horse racing to music.. Explore the fascinating downtowns of Main Street Kentucky cities and towns for fashion, gifts and antiques unique to Kentucky state history.
Even view the birthplace of the 16th U.S. president at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park along the Lincoln Heritage Trail. .
Craving even more Kentucky history? Use the search below to find historical towns, sites and events by region.
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Bardstown, KY
www.1792bourbon.com
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Tour a fully operating distillery in Bardstown. All ages welcome.
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Stearns, KY
www.bsfsry.com
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Take a train ride through the scenic mountains of Southern Kentucky and stop at the historic Blue heron Mining Camp. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway takes a 16 mi...
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Louisville, KY
www.louisvilleglassworks.com
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Daily self guided tours though the flameworking, stained glass/architectural glass art and glassblowing studios.
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Louisville, KY
www.mintjuleptours.com
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At Mint Julep Tours our motto is: The purpose of fun is to have some...So come join us! Our commitment to sharing the traditions from Kentuckian's before us inspires the creat...
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Saint Catharine, KY
Home of the first U.S. community of Dominican Sisters. |
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Franklin, KY
www.franklinky.com
The Sandford Duncan Inn is among the oldest if not the oldest log structure in Simpson County. It is thought to have been built about 1818 in what was then Lo... |
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Louisville, KY
www.sar.org
Museum displays artifacts and information of the American Revolution. A genealogical/research library may be used for a nominal fee. ($5.00 per day) |
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Elizabethtown, KY
www.touretown.com
The memorial cabin was built in 1992, Kentucky's Bicentennial year, from handhewn logs that were 122 years old at the time. It is a close replica of the one Sarah Bush Johnsto... |
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