Old Fort Harrod State Park in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, is a 15-acre historic park. It sits on the site of Kentucky’s first permanent American settlement. The park’s main attraction is a full-scale replica of the fort James Harrod built in 1774, with cabins and blockhouses filled with pioneer tools, furniture, and utensils. The park also has … Read more
Fort Boonesborough State Park is a historic park on the Kentucky River near Richmond. At Fort Boonesborough, Kentucky, you can tour a rebuilt version of the fort where Daniel Boone founded a settlement in 1775, and you can also camp, swim, or hike. The park covers 153 acres in Madison County and was established in … Read more
Kentucky, often called the Bluegrass State, has a rich history shaped by its settlers, wars, and strategic location. Many historic sites dot its landscape, but Kentucky’s historic forts, primarily from the American Civil War era, remain of special interest to history buffs. With its location on the Ohio River and central to multiple states, Kentucky … Read more