The office serves the county in many different ways. Community outreach, grant writing, public information, website development, and tourism are just a few of the areas of emphasis.
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The identification, preservation, interpretation and promotion of Wayne County’s history is socially, culturally, and economically valuable. The lessons of history provide direction to the future and contribute to quality of life, scholarship, and a better appreciation of society and culture. The William Crenshaw Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Museum will identify, preserve, interpret, and promote the heritage
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Eastern Kentucky’s newest adventure takes you right off of your feet. Located at Bob Amos Park, White Lightning Zipline gives you beautiful sights from extraordinary angles. If you’re seeking adventure and some thrill, you will love the scenic mountain views while zipping along this 8 line course.
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Enjoy the beautiful, bountiful assortment of fresh local produce, lush plants for your garden and items for your home…all found each week at the Whitley County Farmers Market.
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Escape to Whitley County, Kentucky and experience the world how it’s meant to be. Whitley County offers endless opportunities to get wet and unwind. Young and old alike can canoe, kayak, or raft the Cumberland, fish our many waterways, go wild at the Kentucky Splash Water Park, take in the beauty of Cumberland Falls, hunt
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Come see the first brick house west of the Allegheny Mountains, and see where William Whitley “Turned Racing Around” with the first counter-clockwise racetrack in America – opposite of how the British ran horse races. Shelter available for meetings and events.
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Nestled in the foothills of Daniel Boone Country, Williamsburg is the county seat of Whitley County. With endless trails to explore, history to learn, and sites to see, Williamsburg has it all – including the biggest waves in Kentucky, located at the Kentucky Splash Waterpark. Williamsburg is your Gateway to the Cumberlands.
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This center is a priceless museum tucked away in the hills of Eastern Kentucky’s small town of Beattyville. Inside the new section of the museum is a Veteran’s wing. This section has an impressive combination of memorabilia such as wartime posters and pictures, Sabers, badges and a great selection of military uniforms. Each uniform has
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The original brick house of Col. Dan and Mary Trabue was built in 1823-25. Trabue was one of the founders of Columbia and involved in many historic events of the early United States.
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