Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, Indiana 47715
Explore a remarkable Mississippian archaeological site, with earthen mounds, trails, and exhibits that illuminate the Indigenous history of the Ohio River Valley.
Bardstown Kentucky
105 Court Square, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
Bardstown blends Kentucky history, handsome architecture, bourbon-country heritage, museums, historic churches, and a walkable downtown into one of the state’s most appealing small-town visits.
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Listed in Hiking area, Historical landmark, Hotel, Restaurant, Revolutionary War, State park, Tourist attraction
10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
A Kentucky state park preserving the site of the 1782 Battle of Blue Licks, with a museum, battlefield grounds, lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Carnegie Center for Art & History
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, History museum, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway
201 E Spring St, New Albany, Indiana 47150
The Carnegie Center for Art & History combines local history and contemporary art in New Albany’s historic downtown. Exhibitions and programs offer an engaging look at the region’s culture, people, and creative traditions.
Fort Campbell ky
Listed in Army museum, Historical landmark
95 Bastogne Ave, Fort Campbell, KY 42223, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
Active Army post near the Kentucky–Tennessee border and home of the 101st Airborne Division, with a museum devoted to Fort Campbell and airborne history.
General Hal Moore Military Museum
310 E Broadway St, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
Bardstown’s General Hal Moore Military Museum honors the Kentucky-born Army commander and explores his military career, leadership, and legacy, including his role in the Battle of Ia Drang.
Hancock County Museum
Listed in History museum, Museum
110 River St, Hawesville, KY 42348, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348
Discover the local stories and heritage of Hawesville and Hancock County at this community-focused museum.
Hillforest House Museum
Listed in Historical place museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
213 5th St, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Step into an 1855 Italianate home and explore Aurora’s river-town history, Victorian furnishings, and the prosperity created by Ohio River commerce.
Historic Jail
Listed in Historical landmark
206 N College St, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
Explore Franklin’s former county jail and a distinctive piece of Simpson County’s local history near historic downtown.
Indiana Military Museum
Listed in Army museum, Buffalo Trace Route
715 S 6th St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes preserves and displays artifacts that illuminate American military history and the experiences of those who served. It is a thoughtful stop for visitors interested in the nation’s conflicts, service members, and military heritage.
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
Listed in Historical landmark, Native American Heritage Sites, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
8215 Pollack Ave, Evansville, Indiana 47715
Explore a remarkable Mississippian archaeological site, with earthen mounds, trails, and exhibits that illuminate the Indigenous history of the Ohio River Valley.
Bardstown Kentucky
105 Court Square, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
Bardstown blends Kentucky history, handsome architecture, bourbon-country heritage, museums, historic churches, and a walkable downtown into one of the state’s most appealing small-town visits.
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Listed in Hiking area, Historical landmark, Hotel, Restaurant, Revolutionary War, State park, Tourist attraction
10299 Maysville Rd, Carlisle, KY 40311, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311
A Kentucky state park preserving the site of the 1782 Battle of Blue Licks, with a museum, battlefield grounds, lodging, dining, and outdoor recreation.
Carnegie Center for Art & History
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, History museum, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway
201 E Spring St, New Albany, Indiana 47150
The Carnegie Center for Art & History combines local history and contemporary art in New Albany’s historic downtown. Exhibitions and programs offer an engaging look at the region’s culture, people, and creative traditions.
Fort Campbell ky
Listed in Army museum, Historical landmark
95 Bastogne Ave, Fort Campbell, KY 42223, Fort Campbell, Kentucky 42223
Active Army post near the Kentucky–Tennessee border and home of the 101st Airborne Division, with a museum devoted to Fort Campbell and airborne history.
General Hal Moore Military Museum
310 E Broadway St, Bardstown, Kentucky 40004
Bardstown’s General Hal Moore Military Museum honors the Kentucky-born Army commander and explores his military career, leadership, and legacy, including his role in the Battle of Ia Drang.
Hancock County Museum
Listed in History museum, Museum
110 River St, Hawesville, KY 42348, Hawesville, Kentucky 42348
Discover the local stories and heritage of Hawesville and Hancock County at this community-focused museum.
Hillforest House Museum
Listed in Historical place museum, Ohio River Scenic Byway
213 5th St, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Step into an 1855 Italianate home and explore Aurora’s river-town history, Victorian furnishings, and the prosperity created by Ohio River commerce.
Historic Jail
Listed in Historical landmark
206 N College St, Franklin, KY 42134, Franklin, Kentucky 42134
Explore Franklin’s former county jail and a distinctive piece of Simpson County’s local history near historic downtown.
Indiana Military Museum
Listed in Army museum, Buffalo Trace Route
715 S 6th St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes preserves and displays artifacts that illuminate American military history and the experiences of those who served. It is a thoughtful stop for visitors interested in the nation’s conflicts, service members, and military heritage.
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