Cultural & Historical Activities

The Gateway Counties are steeped in cultural and historical charm, offering fascinating experiences for history enthusiasts and casual explorers alike. Visit the Liberty Bell replica in Liberty, crafted at the same foundry as the original in Philadelphia, then take a scenic drive to South Fork to experience Amish country. In Taylor County, explore significant Civil War sites like the Tebbs Bend Battlefield and the Atkinson-Griffing House, a former Confederate hospital, and dive into regional family genealogy at the Taylor Regional Archive Center. Horse Cave offers a unique glimpse into the “Kentucky Cave Wars” and cave wildlife at the American Cave Museum, part of the Hidden River Cave complex, while Hart County’s self-guided cell phone walking tour takes you through Civil War landmarks and the Battle for the Bridge Historic Reserve. From historic museums to vibrant Amish communities, the Green River Gateway Counties are filled with heritage-rich sites that capture the essence of the region’s past and present.

Liberty

Visit our Liberty Bell, crafted at the historic Whitechapel Bell Foundry, the same place as the iconic Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. Afterward, take a scenic drive to South Fork to experience the timeless charm of Amish country. It’s a journey through history and heritage you won’t want to miss.

Taylor County

Step back in time and explore the historic sites in Taylor County. See where Confederate General John Hunt Morgan was confronted by Union troops at the Tebbs Bend Battefield. The 1840 Atkinson-Griffing House served as a Confederate hospital. The Heistand House/Taylor County Museum is an 1823 German Stone house. Research family geneology from Kentucky and surrounding states at the Taylor Regional Archive Center. Stop in to Campbellsville University for arts and music.

Hart County

Explore the history of Kentucky Cave Wars, karst geology, archaeology, and cave wildlife in the only US museum devoted solely to caves, the American Cave Museum that is part of the Hidden River Cave complex in downtown Horse Cave.Grab one of our Hart County Amish Maps and check out one of the nation’s fastest growing Amish communities.

Munfordville

Start your historic tour at the Hart County Historical Museum. Then take a self-guided cell phone walking tour to historic civil war buildings and landmarks. Check out the Battle for the Bridge Historic Reserve. Best of all its FREE!!!!!!

Green County

Visit the oldest courthouse west of the Alleghany Mountains. Have a slaw burger and fries at Dumas Walkers, which inspired the Kentucky Headhunters classic rock song. There’s so much distinct culture in Green County to enjoy.

Edmonson

We invite you to explore our richly preserved pieces of history and the deeply rooted parts of our community’s heart.