This site commemorates the man who led the first expedition through the Cumberland Gap in 1750, preceding Daniel Boone into what is now Kentucky by 17 years. The 8' by 12' house built by the men of his party is open year-round and can be toured, as are the surrounding grounds. Seasonal facilities include a playground, miniature golf course, shelter houses, lighted basketball courts, and a gift shop. Picnicking is permitted. Open daily 8am-9:30pm.
Location:
H,C 83 Box 868, Hwy 459, Barbourville Kentucky 40906
Telephone
859-546-4400
Other History nearby:
(Corbin) Colonel Harland Sanders Cafe & Museum
(Barbourville) Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
(Fairview) Jefferson Davis Monument
(Benham) Kentucky Coal Mining Museum
(Benham) Kentucky Coal Museum
(Stearns) Stearns Museum
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04/18 Coming to The Barbourville area
Tennessee Strawberry Festival Dayton TN May4-11 The Tennessee Strawberry Festival is the celebration of small town life. It offers a chance for our community to showcase its beauty, history and commitment to family values.
International Biscuit Festival Knoxville TN May18 The four categories of competition are Sweet Biscuits, Savory Biscuits, Special Biscuits and Student Biscuits.
Kentucky Sheep and Wool Festival Lexington KY May18-19 A family friendly Festival for young and old alike, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival has not only a wonderful selection of Fiber and Sheep related vendors, but also Educational Demonstrations, Irish Dancers, Live Music, a Tractor Show, Live Animals and much more.
Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Pineville KY May23 The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival is one of Kentucky's oldest festivals, finding its start in 1931.
Kentucky Reggae Festival Louisville KY May25-27 Since 1991 the Kentucky Reggae Festival has been the predominant event in the Louisville area during Memorial Day Weekend. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville through reggae music, ethnic foods, and the caribbean market.
Abbey Road on the River Louisville KY May23-27 Attracting over 30,000 attendants to Louisville's Belvedere, Abbey Road on the River is the largest Beatles festival in the United States.
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