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Historic Adventures

 HISTORIC HOMES & BUILDINGS

Henry County Caplinger House is the home of the Henry County Historical  Society. Built in 1863, it formerly served as the Methodist Parsonage for over 50 years. The Society is working to bring the home to its former glory and make it the center for genealogical research for the area.

Henry County Courthouse New Castle 40050. Erected          Henry County Courthouse
in 1877, the courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. The architecture of the courthouse is unusual for the time period, and the courtroom still has the original iron railing that separates the jury and the bench from the rest of the room.

Pearce Log Cabin 129 5 Main St., New Castle 40050. Built in 1790, it rests on its original site. It is on the Ky. Historic Register. The cabin has been authentically restored and features a huge stone fireplace which was reconstructed rock by rock from another cabin built about the same time. This is the third oldest building in New Castle, and currently houses Americana Interiors, a specialty shop.

Our Best Restaurant Smithfield 40050. Specializes in mouthwatering home-cookin', located in a renovated feed store adjacent to an old grinding mill dating back many years. Directly across the street located in the old mill, Our Best Restaurant also features a gift shop. Adjacent to the gift shop is an antique shop filled with primitive to period antiques and collectibles of all kinds.

Oldham County
Rob Morris Home Washington St., LaGrange 40031 Contains relics and personal items which belonged to Dr. Rob Morris, the founder of the Order of the Eastern Star. Morris, an active Mason, lived in the house from 1862 until his death in 1888, and started the organization so that his daughters might also be involved in the activities of a fraternal order.

Duncan Memorial Chapel Floydsburg. A quaint little chapel built in 1937. Draped in ivy, this rustic stone chapel is still a popular place for weddings.

Harrods Creek Baptist Church The oldest church building in Oldham County is located in Brownsboro. Erected in 1822, and recently renovated, the church was founded by William Kellar, a Baptist minister who operated a mill and a distillery.

Mt.Tabor United Methodist Church Centerfield, south of LaGrange, is the site of the birth and the final resting place of David Wark (D.W.) Griffith, a legendary filmmaker of the silent movie era. Best known for the Civil War epic "Birth of a Nation," Griffith was a pioneer filmmaker whose work expanded the dramatic possibilities of film. Oldham County regards Griffith fondly as a favorite son, and he is buried at Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

St. James Episcopal Church, built in 1869, is an example of the distinctive architecture found in the community.

The Locust, one of the sites featured in the Lillie
Colonel stories, is in Pewee Valley, and is on the
National Register of Historic Places

Trimble County
Old Stone Jail &Trimble County Courthouse
Bedford is the site of the Old Stone Jailhouse, standing on the courthouse lawn, where the abolitionist Delia Webster, of the Underground Railroad, was imprisoned prior to being placed on a horse and sent north.
 
 

HISTORIC SHOPPING & RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Henry County Heritage House Antiques & Gifts 137 S Main St., New Castle 40050. A prime spot for antique hunters. Features antiques and collectibles for every taste. Also houses the Heritage Tearoom. 502-845-2422.

Pleasureville Florist & Antiques US 421, Pleasureville. Features beautiful Campbellsville-reproduction cherry furniture pieces.

Oldham County
LaGrange Historic Districts LaGrange has two designated historic districts, the Central District along Main Street and the Russell Courts District on the city's east side.

Pewee Valley Historic Districts Pewee Valley takes
great pride in its past. In the early years of this century, Pewee Valley provided inspiration to author Annie Fellows Johnston for her popular "Little Colonel" series of books.
 

Outdoor Adventures

SCENIC DRIVES

Trimble County
Bray's Ridge Road to Wise's Landing Start at the Bray's Market house two (2) miles west of Bedford on US 42W. Turn onto Bray's Ridge Road, follow it till it stops at Wises Landing Road, (the last part of this road' is narrow and crooked as you go down the hill Drive Carefully!) Turn right and go through Wise's Landing. For a shorter trip follow KY 754 back to Bedford or if you would like more beauty turn left at the end of the LG&E power plant and follow the road to the intersection of KY 625. Turn left and follow it to US 421 at Milton.

GOLF, HIKING, PARKS & RECREATION

Henry County
Harry Hill Park Located two miles from New Castle on US 421. Baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball courts and covered shelters for picnics and family reunions provide recreation for the entire family.

Henry County Country Club may also be found one mile north of New Castle on KY 55. The picturesque greens of this challenging public golf course make for a perfect day of putting.

Lake Jericho Just off Exit 28 from I-71. is a 136-acre lake with fishing and boating, as well as camping and picnicking facilities. The lake is best known to regional fishermen for plentiful amounts of bluegill and crappie.

Oldham County
Wendell Moore Park KY 393 in Buckner, Oldham Co. 20 mi. NE of Louisville off I-71 to KY 146. Open year-round. Park has 2 lighted baseball fields, 6 lighted horse-shoe pits, 2 sheltered picnic areas, play-grounds, large fishing lake and lighted miniature golf course, all located on 110 acres. 502-222-1674 or 502-222-5933.
 

Trimble County Cardinal Hills Golf Course Just south of Bedford, this 18-hole course offers a challenging course for any golfer.

Helton's Ohio River Side Camp Ground Located oft US 421 on Coopers Bottom Rd. 3/4 mile west of river-side Milton.
 

PRODUCE FARMS

Henry County
Henry County Farmers' Market New Castle 40050. Open May-Oct., Sat. 9-12. This market operates under a 17th century law that says farm products can be sold on the courthouse lawn as long as they are produced in the county.

Trimble County
Bray's Market House, Orchard & Farm West of Bedford on US 42. Fruits, vegetables and plants in season. They also have homemade bakery goods and delicious homemade ice cream made with fresh fruits.

Callis Orchard Roadside stands north of Bedford on US 421. Seasonal u-pick berries, vegetables, fruits, flowers and plants.

Niles Brays Market House Roadside stand 1 mile north of Bedford on US 421.
 
 

Cultural Adventures

MUSIC & DRAMA

Oldham County
The Little Colonel Playhouse Pewee Valley. Located in the town square, The Little Colonel Players stage
several productions a year in the theater, now in its fortieth year.
 
 
 

Festivals & Events

May
Animal Swap Meet & Flea Market, 2nd Wknd. in May
Trimble County Park US 421, Bedford, 502-255-4417
New Castle Spring Festival, 3rd Wknd, 502-845-4181

June
Trimble County Fair, Trimble County Park US 421, Bedford, 502-255-7513
Horse Shows, Trimble County Fair, Trimble County Park, Bedford, 502-255-7513

July
St. Aloysius Country Picnic, LaGrange, 502-241-8452
Oldham County Day, LaGrange, 502-222-5818
Oldham County Fair, County Fairgrounds, 502-222-5248
Madison Regatta, Madison, IN, Milton, KY, 502-255-3106 or 812-866-3295
Henry County Fair, New Castle, 502-845-4839

August
Brownsboro Community Festival Brownsboro, 502-241-8059 or 502-228-3356
Lion's Club All Class Auto Show, Trimble County Park, Bedford, 502-255-7138
Bedford Bash, Bedford L&D Bank, Bedford, 502-255-3287
Holy Trinity Arts & Crafts Fair, LaGrange, 502-222-5827

September
Animal Swap Meet & Flea Market, Labor Day Weekend., Trimble Co. Park, US 421, N Bedford, 502-255-3607
Harvestival, Crestwood, 502-241-7858
Prospect Fall Arts Fair, Prospect, 502-228-4161
Mule Show, Trimble County Park, US 421 N, Bedford, 502-255-3607
Celebration of the Spirit of Women of Henry Co., New Castle, 502-845-7886

October
LaGrange Railroad Festival  222-1635.
Bray's Pumpkin Festival, October, Bray's Market House, US 42W, Bedford, 502-255-3607
Historic Drennon Springs Storytelling & Crafts Festival, New Castle, 502-845-5707
Oldham County Fair Board's Fall for Fun, LaGrange, 502-222-5248

November
Immaculate Conception Fall Festival & Turkey Dinner, LaGrange, 502-222-0255
Crestwood Christian Church Turkey Dinner & Country Store, Crestwood, 502-241-4618
Christmas Arts & Crafts, Bedford, 502-255-3284
Eminence Christian Church Bazaar & Turkey Dinner, 1st Sat., Eminence, 502-845-4139

December
Living Nativity Scene, Bethlehem, 502-845-5046
Light up LaGrange, LaGrange, 502-222-1650
Little Colonel's Christmas Festival, Pewee Valley,
502-241-9906
 
 

Food & Accommodations

New Castle Merchants' Association
P0 Box 420, New Castle, KY 40050
502-845-2422

Oldham County Chamber of Commerce
P0 Box 366, LaGrange, KY 40031
502-222-1635

Trimble County Tourist Committee
P0 Box 251, Bedford, KY 40006
502-255-7196