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New Historical Marker to Recall 1864 Attack on Frankfort

May 30, 2014 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

Kentucky in the Civil War
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The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) will dedicate a new historical marker that recalls the June 10-11, 1864, attack on Frankfort by Confederate cavalry under the command of Gen. John Hunt Morgan.

The June 7 ceremony will be at 3 p.m. EDT at Leslie Morris Park on Fort Hill as part of the Capital City Museum Civil War Sesquicentennial event, The Assault on Frankfort. The marker later will be installed on the 200 block of Broadway near the First Christian Church.

The attack on Frankfort was Morgan’s last raid. Fort defenders included a small force of militia and volunteers, including Gov. Thomas Bramlette, future U.S. Supreme Court Justice John M. Harlan and Gen. D.W. Lindsey. The defense succeeded, and a June 11 attack on the city from the south side failed. The Confederate troops retreated to Georgetown.

The marker dedication coincides with several other KHS activities occurring in Frankfort on June 7, Boone Day, which marks the day in 1769 that Daniel Boone first saw the land that was to become Kentucky. The event also is a birthday celebration, commemorating statehood day, June 1, 1792. President Lincoln’s Own Band, a Civil War-period band, will perform at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History at 11 a.m. followed by a noon luncheon and panel discussion featuring award-winning novelist, poet and farmer Wendell Berry; Dr. James Klotter, state historian; and KET’s Renee Shaw.

$10 (at door) provides access to all Boone Day activities, exhibits, and tours (except lunch and panel discussion). $30 members; $40 non-members provides access to lunch and panel discussion (reservations and prepayment required), along with all other activities, exhibits, and tours. For luncheon reservation, due by May 30, contact: Julia Curry, 502-564-1792, ext. 4414.

Visit the KHS website at history.ky.gov for details on these and other Boone Day activities taking place at the Center for Kentucky History.

Read More: Kentucky’s Decisions During the Civil War

Filed Under: Events, Kentucky History Tagged With: Civil War events, Frankfort, Kentucky Historical Society

Take a Walking Tour of 3 Kentucky Cities Without Ever Leaving Home

February 19, 2013 by Joi Sigers Leave a Comment

I work full time (from home) in our family-owned web-publishing business. I publish over 20 websites/blogs and spend each of my days online surrounded by news stories, articles, technology, “plugins,” blog themes, and… most importantly… coffee and chocolate. Lots and lots of coffee and chocolate.  When it comes to websites, mobile devices, e-readers, and anything remotely “tech-y,” few things really surprise me any more.  In fact, after so many years doing this, it takes something pretty darn cool to impress me.

What I’m telling you about today actually made me pause and think, “Well, that’s just cool.”

Needless to say, it’s always best to see a city, state park, or other attraction in person. There’s nothing like walking around a town, taking pictures, and meeting its people to give you a real “feel” for what makes the town special, but the second best option is to see the city virtually.

That’s where A Walking Tour of Kentucky comes in.  If you can’t make it to one of the three cities highlighted (Louisville, Lexington, or Frankfort) in person, you can visit them and enjoy a “walking tour” thanks to the Look Up America! series.  These virtual walking tours serve several great purposes.

  1. They could be very useful to people who will be visiting (or even moving to) a particular town.
  2. They could be fun for someone who used to live in a city and would like to see how things have changed – as well as how they’ve stayed the same.
  3. If you (or someone you know) is studying Kentucky History, the information in this series could be A LOT of help.

When it comes to education and/or entertainment – these tours are pure gold.

 

Look Up America! Description:

There is no better way to see Kentucky towns than on foot. And there is no better way to appreciate what you are looking at than with a self-guided walking tour from the LOOK UP, AMERICA! series. All walking tours from walkthetown.com are available for your favorite tablet or mobile device. Look Up, Kentucky! includes walking tours of Louisville, Lexington and Frankfort.

The Look Up, Kentucky! walking tour ebook (Look Up, Kentucky! Walking Tours of 3 Towns In The Bluegrass State) sells for $2.99 but can be downloaded for free from Kindle between February 20 and February 24.

A walking tour can be many things. Interested in heritage tourism? Looking for an educational day trip for the kids? Need a fun exercise plan? Want to find subjects to take great photographs? These Kentucky walking tours are ready to explore when you are.

 

Doug Gelbert, who has authored over 400 such walking tours, describes a mix of historical, architectural, cultural and ecclesiastical Kentucky landmarks. Street addresses and step-by-step directions lead the way. A quick primer on identifying architectural styles seen on Kentucky streets is included.

For more information about each of the Kentucky Cities, click on the following links:

A Walking Tour of Lexington, Kentucky (Look Up, America!)

A Walking Tour of Louisville, Kentucky (Look Up, America!)

A Walking Tour of Frankfort, Kentucky (Look Up, America!)

For more information about the Look Up, Kentucky! Walking Tours of 3 Towns In The Bluegrass State, click the link.

Filed Under: Frankfort, Kentucky Cities, Kentucky History, Lexington, Louisville, News, Shop Tagged With: Frankfort, Kentucky History, Lexington, Louisville

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