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Greenville 9/11 Memorial
“Is a 17-foot beam from one of the North Tower that fell during the 9/11 attacks” Out in the a remote town of Greenville in Kentucky is a 17-foot beam from one of the North Tower that fell during the 9/11 attacks. On top is an American eagle clutching a draping American flag. “Two granite…
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Bunny Man Of Virginia
“A man dressed in a white suit with long bunny ears appeared.” The Bunny Man is an urban legend that originated from two incidents reported in Fairfax County, Virginia, in 1970. Over the years, the story has taken on a life of its own. Most versions tell of a man dressed in a rabbit costume…
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Old Richardsville Bridge
“Maybe the car moves because of gravity. Maybe someone gives the vehicle a little push.“ Built in 1889 by the King Iron Company of Cleveland, Ohio, the bridge stretches 138.1 feet across the Barren River. Its unusual bowstring arch-truss design was a popular form of bridge construction during the 19th century, combining the strength of…
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The Haunting Legacy of Mary Surratt: The First Woman Hanged in the U.S.
Her final words before the execution were said to be, “Don’t let me fall.” Washington, D.C., Fort Lesley J. McNair holds a chilling past that lingers to this day. Beneath what now appears to be an ordinary tennis court lies a site of historical execution—where four individuals accused of conspiring in President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination…
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William Howard Taft National Historic Site: Cincinnati’s Presidential Legacy
“Taft’s early life in this home laid the foundation for his distinguished career.” Located at 2038 Auburn Avenue, the site comprises two buildings: the Taft family home and the Taft Education Center. The Taft family home, a restored Greek Revival-style house, is where William Howard Taft was born on September 15, 1857. The home has…
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Ghostly Encounters: The USS Constellation
“Built in 1854 as the last sail-only warship designed and constructed by the U.S. Navy” Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, the USS Constellation Museum offers visitors a chance to step aboard a piece of naval history—and, some say, into the past itself. With a reputation for eerie encounters and a history that dates back to the mid-19th…
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Butcher Holler, the Home of Loretta Lynn
“It is a simple home that reflects the modest beginnings she often sang and wrote about.” The kids and I took a trip to Butcher Hollow (also spelled Butcher Holler) in eastern Kentucky, the childhood home of country music legend Loretta Lynn. The area became famous through her autobiography and the hit song “Coal Miner’s…
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Green Brothers Grist Mill in Falls of Rough
“The Green Brothers Grist Mill remained in operation for many years before milling gradually declined as larger commercial mills became more common.” The Green Brothers Grist Mill is one of the last working water-powered grist mills in Kentucky. Located in Falls of Rough, the mill was built in 1883 by brothers Thomas and George Green…
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Franklin, Kentucky’s Quirky Roadside Attractions
“This oversized fork sculpture has become one of Franklin’s most recognizable roadside attractions” Franklin has become one of my favorite places for finding unusual roadside attractions, and these are perfect if you’re looking for a fun afternoon drive without spending any money. The first stop is Graffiti Road on Kummer Road. Stretching for about a…
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Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday at Circus Square Park
“Local leaders dressed as famous figures from American history” I spent part of our Fourth of July at the Warren County USA 250 Celebration at Circus Square Park, and it was such a fun way to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. The park was full of families enjoying carnival-style games, contests, patriotic music, and activities for…
