RUBY LAFFOON CABIN

107 Union Steet, Madisonville, KY - 270.821.3986

Take a tour through the birthplace of one of Kentucky's most beloved governors.

DAWSON SPRINGS MUSEUM AND ART CENTER

127 South Main Street, Dawson Springs, KY - 270.797.3503

Many historical artifacts can be seen illustrating the rich heritage of the area. Perodic displays by local artists are also available.

HISTORIC RIVERSIDE PARK

Dawson Springs, KY

Home of the Tradewater Pirates, this park is the reconstruction of a turn of the century ballpark that was home to the Pittsburgh Pirates training camp from 1915-1917. The stadium's unique all-wooden construction and scenic location provide the perfect setting for serious baseball fans.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN HANSON

Hanson, KY
www.HistoricHanson.com

Visit Kentucky's smallest historic district and spend a day in the numerous antique and gift shops. Eight of the buildings have been restored to their original late 19th century structures.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF HOPKINS COUNTY

107 Union Street, Madisonville, KY - 270-821-3986

Browse a large and unique collection of Hopkins County memorabilia dating back to our founding fathers in the early 1800's.

BATTLE OF SACRAMENTO

Experience the Reenactment of the Battle of Sacramento held the third weekend of May. This Civil War Battle was fought on December 28, 1861. The battlefield is the undisputed location of Nathan Bedford Forrest’s First Fight! Forest’s First is the largest Cavalry battle in the state of Kentucky.

Call 270-736-5114 or visit www.battleofsac.com for more information.

BATTLE OF BROWNING SPRINGS CIVIL WAR SITE

Madisonville, Ky

Located at the Browning Springs Middle School, visit the site where 300 Union troops were defeated by 7 Confederate troops on June 13, 1862.

NORTONVILLE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

199 South Main Street, Nortonville, KY 270-676-7030

This museum features exhibits relative to any small town but enhanced by pictures and information particular to this area, including displays of various examples of art and art forms, a military wall of rememberence, railroad and coal displays, as well as memorabilia from local schools of the past.

MUNN'S HISTORIC SCHOOL

Madisonville, KY

Visit one of the remaining two room schools in this area built in 1879. The school is a museum in itself because it is a replica of the early schoolroom with furnishings of the times when the school was in use.