History and haunts await on the Historic Merchants Row Ghost Walk

By |2023-08-15T16:33:39-04:00August 15th, 2023|

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history of Perryville, Kentucky, as you embark on a chilling adventure during the upcoming Historic Merchants Row Ghost Walk. The ghost walk invites both locals and visitors to stroll along the streets of Perryville's historic district. As the sun sets and darkness settles in, participants [...]

Soul of 2nd Street to highlight African American history in Danville

By |2023-07-31T15:53:40-04:00July 31st, 2023|

Experience a piece of Danville’s rich history during this year’s Soul of 2nd Street Festival on, August 5th from 4-10 p.m. in historic Constitution Square. Prior to the late 1960s Second Street in Danville looked much different than today. There you could find retail shops, medical offices, restaurants, and the Rev. O’Neal’s barbershop. This area [...]

Forkland Heritage Festival

By |2023-07-25T13:07:47-04:00July 25th, 2023|

Celebrate the 52nd year of the Forkland Heritage Festival on October 13th and 14th. At the Forkland Festival, there will be delicious food, live country music, craft vendors, sorghum making, horse-drawn wagon rides and much, much more! Open Friday from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission for adults is [...]

Soul of 2nd Street Festival

By |2023-07-06T13:20:42-04:00June 13th, 2023|

This year's Soul of 2nd Street Festival highlights the African American Business District in Downtown Danville and shares African American history and culture. On Friday, Aug. 4, events get started from 7-10 p.m. at Morley's Backyard (234 E. Walnut Street) with a history display and kickoff celebration, including live music by Michaelfly Music. On Saturday, [...]

Herrington Lake: A Century of Lake Life in Boyle County

By |2022-11-03T13:33:28-04:00November 3rd, 2022|

The Boyle County Genealogical & Historical Society will be hosting Bobby Childers, local resident and manager of @HerringtonLakeKY.com at the Boyle County Public Library on Tuesday, November 8 from 6-8pm. Although we have seen many photos, and have heard many tales - we will be walking our audience through a photographic and historical record of [...]

Make Danville basecamp for your central Kentucky visit

By |2022-10-25T12:10:39-04:00October 24th, 2022|

When you come to Danville you’ll find a number of interesting and unique places to visit, plenty of events to entertain you throughout the year, and a nice variety of restaurants and hotels. What you’ll also find is that Danville is a great basecamp for exploring Kentucky’s beautiful Bluegrass region, with numerous other places to [...]

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