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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
Hodgenville, Kentucky

Visitors come here to catch a glimpse into the formative years of Abraham Lincoln, the

Adsmore House And Gardens Adsmore House And Gardens
Princeton, Kentucky

Visitors are invited to tour the home which reflects the era of top hats and fans, grap

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate
Lexington, Kentucky

Visiting Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate is like taking a

Athens Historic District Athens Historic District
Lexington, Kentucky

The village is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region of Kentuc

Aviation Museum Of Kentucky Aviation Museum Of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

This 12,000-square-foot museum, located in a hangar on Lexington's Blue Grass Airport,

Barlow House Museum Barlow House Museum
Barlow, Kentucky

On display in the house are many wonderful examples of Mr.

Battle Of Richmond Visitor Center Battle Of Richmond Visitor Center
Richmond, Kentucky

In late August 1862, Confederates under Maj. Gen. E.

Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum
Marion, Kentucky

From 1920 until his death in 1980, Ben E.

Big Bone Lick State Park Big Bone Lick State Park
Union, Kentucky

During the Pleistocene age, which occurred during the last great Ice Age, enormous herd

Bluegrass Heritage Museum Bluegrass Heritage Museum
Winchester, Kentucky

This three-floor museum in the 1894 Guerrant Clinic building focuses on the history of

Boone Station State Historic Site Boone Station State Historic Site
Lexington, Kentucky

Daniel Boone (1734-1820), known for his role in the exploring and settling of the Kentu

Brennan House & Medical Office Museum Brennan House & Medical Office Museum
Louisville, Kentucky

The three story, red brick Italianate-style home is furnished in a Victorian interior,

Cane Ridge Meeting House Cane Ridge Meeting House
Paris, Kentucky

Prayer, singing, and preaching occur in the Meeting House, a place of worship for many

Conrad Caldwell House Museum Conrad Caldwell House Museum
Louisville, Kentucky

The house was built for Theophilus Conrad, a Frenchman who made his fortune in the tann

Constitution Square State Historic Site Constitution Square State Historic Site
Danville, Kentucky

Although Constitution Square Historic Site is one of the smallest state parks, it looms

First African Baptist Church First African Baptist Church
Lexington, Kentucky

The First African Baptist Church was founded c.1790 to serve the religious needs of Afr

Fort Boonesborough State Park Fort Boonesborough State Park
Richmond, Kentucky

Fort Boonesborough has been reconstructed as a working fort complete with cabins, block

Frazier International History Museum Frazier International History Museum
Louisville, Kentucky

The Frazier museum contains unique artifacts including the ceremonial sword of Founding

Georgetown And Scott County Museum Georgetown And Scott County Museum
Georgetown, Kentucky

The museum provides programs for adults, students, and families that encourage them to

Gratz Park Historic District Gratz Park Historic District
Lexington, Kentucky

The Gratz Park Historic District is one of the most beautiful areas in downtown Lexingt

Headley Whitney Museum Headley Whitney Museum
Lexington, Kentucky

George W. Headley spent his career designing jewelry and bibelots.

Historic Railpark & Train Museum Historic Railpark & Train Museum
Bowling Green, Kentucky

This three-acre Bowling Green depot, which was restored in 1925, served as a train stat

Hopewell Museum Hopewell Museum
Paris, Kentucky

Currently, the museum features changing exhibits on the art and history of Bourbon Coun

Hunt Morgan House Hunt Morgan House
Lexington, Kentucky

The Hunt-Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, was built by John Wesley Hunt in

International Bluegrass Museum International Bluegrass Museum
Owensboro, Kentucky

This museum houses a vast collection of bluegrass music memorabilia.

James A. Ramage Civil War Museum James A. Ramage Civil War Museum
Fort Wright, Kentucky

This civil war museum preserves and interprets Northern Kentucky's unique role in the C

Keeneland Racetrack Keeneland Racetrack
Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, the heart of Kentucky "bluegrass," has been renowned for two centuries for h

Kentucky Coal Mining Museum Kentucky Coal Mining Museum
Benham, Kentucky

This three-floor museum dedicated to the history of the early coal mining industry is l

Kentucky Derby Museum Kentucky Derby Museum
Louisville, Kentucky

The museum consists of two floors of exhibit space, including a 360-degree theater that

Kentucky Historical Society History Campus Kentucky Historical Society History Campus
Frankfort , Kentucky

Located in downtown Frankfort, the campus includes the Kentucky Military Museum, housed

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