Before the leaves even begin to fully turn, Boyle County goes all in for fall festivals, beginning with September’s nod to Kentucky arts, crafts and music, continuing into October with two commemorations of a major historic event and ending on a nostalgic note at month’s end with good, old-fashioned family fun times. Mark your calendars [...]
On October 7 & 8, the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site will have a living history and commemoration. There will be tours, living historians showing rifle and cannon demonstrations, and lectures throughout the weekend. For more information on the event go to www.PerryvillleBattlefield.org.Comm
Take a stroll down Merchants Row in one of the most haunted small towns in Kentucky. Use the link below to register for the October 22nd Historic Merchants Row Ghost Walk. Walk the streets with those who "still" call Perryville home. https://forms.gle/GG1C7JQ3a6cPX3th8
The 160th anniversary of the Battle of Perryville KY is October 9-9 2022. This event will be held at the Perryville Battlefield State Park, on the original battlefield! This is the only battle commemoration event but is open to civilian and military participants! Registration now open. If you are a civilian interested in camping in [...]
Join Perryville as they celebrate thier 160th Perryville Battle Commemoration Festival! Living History, food, vendors, music, and more!
On June 11, July 9, and August 9 at 2:00 pm, Park Manager Bryan Bush will do a first person interpretation of Confederate General Benjamin Frank Cheatham. Learn about his early career living on a plantation, his early military career, and his actions at the Battle of Perryville. Seating is limited so call for reservations [...]
Interpretive Park Manager Bryan Bush will give a lecture on Perryville's newest exhibit - Kentucky's Civil War Medal of Honor Recipients - and after the lecture will unveil the exhibit to the public. Visitors will learn about the origins of the Medal of Honor, which started during the Civil War. Visitors will also learn about [...]
