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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Rabbit Hash, KY
www.rabbithash.com
In a world that seems to be changing constantly, the Rabbit Hash General Store is a heaping slice of Americana from another era. A working general store since 1831, the Rabbit... |
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Covington, KY
www.cincirailmuseum.org
Interiors of railroad cars, railroad memorabilia and locomotives displayed are displayed at this educational museum. Gift shop; banquet facilities up to 80 people. Group rates... |
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Frankfort, KY
rebeccaruth.stores.yahoo.net
Factory tours of the "Inventors of Bourbon Candy". This candy business began nearly a century ago in 1919 by two women, Rebecca and Ruth. Today Ruth Booe's family is involved ... |
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Adairville, KY
www.redriverrevival.com
Site of the beginning of the Great Revival of 1800 and of the First Camp Meeting in the World on the third Sunday in June, 1800. Built as a Presbyterian Church, a replica of t... |
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Richmond, KY
Largest cemetery in the area. Graves of U.S.Representative Daniel Breck, Cassius M. Clay and tombstones of Civil War Battle of Richmond soldiers.
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Flemingsburg, KY
www.flemingkychamber.com
Length of this bridge is a little controversial with some saying it is 86-foot-long and others calling it 90 feet long, depending on how the set of double posts at each end ar... |
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