For one entry fee you get to see the historic village as well as 3 museums. While the museums can use a bit of updating, and perhaps a little more details on artifacts, they are each packed with tons of artifacts and relics! If you’re into history of any of the wars it is worth going by; your ticket admission is good for two days, so you can always come by the second day if it’s too much to do at once. There is a picnic pavilion in the historic village, but you do have to pay to go down there (included in admission fee). They could probably charge a little more and do some refreshing with the displays and add more detail and it still be worth it even for one of the three museums and the village. I would love to see the village with interpreters or for a festival. We couldn’t go in the walnut hull grinding mill but I would have liked to see that too. Overall, well worth it if you like American history.See more..
4.0General George Patton Museum(253 reviews) - Excellent stop! Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums
Here, you will experience the fascinating and inspiring history of one of America’s most successful and unconventional military leaders, General George S. Patton, Jr. General Patton exemplified the uncompromising determination of a born leader. He was relentless in the pursuit of victory from his command of the 1st Provisional Tank Brigade in World War I to his legendary career in the Mediterranean and European Theaters of World War II. Patton’s name was revered by his comrades and struck terror at the hearts of his enemies. In our exhibit halls, not only will you discover stories from Patton’s prolific military career, but you’ll also find an exclusive collection of artifacts spanning all the way back to his childhood in California and his participation in the 1912 Olympic Games in Stockholm, Sweden. We look forward to seeing you at the General Patton Museum. ***NEWSFLASH: The 31W Gate is OPEN! Visitors should now enter our parking lot from the 31W entrance.See more..
This was a neat stop, although a bit out of the way from an interstate so you have to want to go there. I recommend starting at the visitor's center for the short video and museum tour before getting a driving tour pamphlet and heading out to see the historic locations. There are 10 stops highlighting the key areas from the prelude, during, and post battle. Some of the stops are better than others, but as a Civil War or history fan I suggest going to learn about how this small battle altered the war as much as the big battles like Gettysburg.See more..
4.5Kentucky Military History Museum(14 reviews) - Excellent Museum of Military Weapons Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Military Museums
Kentucky has a rich military history. That history is both preserved and explained at the Kentucky Military History Museum. The State Arsenal for more than 100 years and a Civil War-era munitions factory, this Gothic Revival style building houses the exhibits “Kentucky Military Treasures” and “George M. Chinn: Sights Set on Innovation,” and 19th-century war records (available for use by appointment). The Kentucky Historical Society operates the museum with the Kentucky Department for Military Affairs.See more..
4.5Hart County Historical Museum(7 reviews) - A hidden gem of history Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Military Museums • History Museums
The Hart County Historical Society Museum is located in the 1893 historic Chapline Building at 109 Main Street in Munfordville, KY. The building was built as a general mercantile by Joseph B. Chapline. The structure was built of bricks from the first Hart County courthouse. We are an educational, 501(c)3 organization established in 1968. Our mission is to preserve and share the history and lifeways of Hart County through the education of our audience and development of our heritage resources. Visitors come from many states to view Civil War displays including The General Simon Bolivar Buckner Room and numerous Buckner family artifacts and to conduct genealogy research. Our library contains over 1,200 surname files, census and cemetery books, school records, general history files, images and Civil War books. We also have Gift Shop items & tourism brochures. See more..
Absolutely delightful museum, jam packed with fascinating military history as well as history pertaining to Fort Thomas. On the grounds of the local VA hospital there are many original building still standing used as private homes now.. The grounds are beautiful, a great place for a stroll,or picnic. Knowledgeable volunteers who ar eager to tour!See more..
4.5James A. Ramage Civil War Museum(2 reviews) - Decent Civil War museum Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
This was a neat stop. The museum is located on the site of Hooper Battery and former home of Fern Storer, a well-known food editor for the now defunct Cincinnati Post from 1951 to 1976. It houses several exhibits about Civil War history at large and of those units in the local area. Although no battles were fought here it is still a good stop that doesn't cost anything (donations suggested) and provides good information. There is parking on site and the grounds are covered in a variety of trees from all of the the country, each with signs. It is a beautiful walk in and of itself.See more..
My husband visited many times as a child, however this was my first visit. I found it amazing. The structure’s history is very impressive as well as the current condition. The grounds are lovely. Families picnicking. The museum held many treasures. One of our favorite was Jefferson Davis’ walking stick. See more..
The veterans in Letcher County are extremely proud to have an extensive collection and exhibit of wartime memorabilia housed at our museum located at 360 Main Street in Whitesburg. The museum’s collection has items dating back to the Civil War and continuing thru to today’s current battles. The pride of a grateful nation is on display.See more..
