Kentucky History & Heritage

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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Barton 1792 Distillery & Visitor Center Bardstown, KY www.1792bourbon.com  Tour the only fully operating distillery in Bardstown and see the inner workings of how our award winning Bourbon is made. This distillery is  home to 1792 Ridge...

Big South Fork Scenic Railway Stearns, KY www.bsfsry.com Visit one of the last complete company towns and shortline railroads in Kentucky. During April through October the whole family will enjoy this 16 mile round trip on the K&...

Buffalo Trace Distillery Frankfort, KY www.buffalotrace.com The tradition of fine bourbon making has been a part of this site's heritage for more than two centuries. In fact, there has been a working distillery on the grounds since ...

Mayfield Historical District Mayfield, KY www.mayfieldtourism.com Mayfield's sporting events, cultural activities and historical districts attract visitors from all over the country. Here you can journey through a canopy of tree-l...

Valley View Ferry Nicholasville, KY www.jessamineco.com/tourism/valleyview.htm Oldest continuously running ferry operation since 1785 in Kentucky. Provides access across river between Jessamine/Fayette and Madison counties. Picnic area provided near rive...

Vanceburg Railroad Depot Museum Vanceburg, KY www.visitvanceburg.com/depot.html Military, railroad and local history memorabilia including letters, scrapbooks, clothing, tools, photographs, books and newspaper archives. Rose Garden outside includes a full...

Vent Haven Museum Fort Mitchell, KY www.venthaven.com World's largest collection of ventriloquist memorabilia. By appointment only.

Verona Vineyards Verona, KY www.veronavineyards.com The George-Vest house was built in 1842 and is in the process of being completely resotred.

Vest - Lindsey House Frankfort, KY Standing proudly in Frankfort's historic residential corridor, known as the 'Corner in Celebrities,' the Vest-Lindsey House is among the capital city's beautifully restored la...

Veterans Memorial Park Vanceburg, KY The park, which opened in July 1996 and was dedicated in September 1996, honors veterans from Lewis County who were killed in action during the Korean War (June 30, 1950 to Au...