Harlan County Coal Miners Memorial Monument
Memorial honoring the coal miners in Harlan county who have lost there lives in the mines.
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Museums
Harland Sanders Cafe and Museum
Corbin, KY is the home of the very first Kentucky Fried Chicken. At this unique store, you get a taste of how Colonel Sanders started his restaurant by enjoying a walk thru museum in the store seating area.
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Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
History and heritage along with energy and excitement come together on the Country Music Highway at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center. From 6 months to 96 years old, visitors find activity and information that puts the past in perspective and moves the present into the future. During your visit you’ll step into a nineteenth
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Hindman Settlement School
Since our founding in 1902, Hindman Settlement School has evolved to meet the changing needs of the region. The Settlement’s work today includes education and service programs that address the critical needs of youth and families while promoting the rich traditional arts of Appalachia.
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Historic L & N Depot and Museum
See where the L&N Railroad once stopped in Stanford and learn about its history at the beautifully restored L&N Depot & Museum.
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
At Cumberland Gap, the first great gateway to the west, follow the buffalo, the Native American, the longhunter, the pioneer… all traveled this route through the mountains into the wilderness of Kentucky. Modern day explorers and travelers stand in awe at this great gateway and the many miles of trails and scenic features found in
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Cumberland Museum
The Cumberland Inn & Museum, located in Williamsburg, Kentucky, are owned and operated by University of the Cumberlands. The facility opened in May 1994 as a way for Cumberland College to offer its students a positive work experience while promoting the college to visitors. The Cumberland Inn Museum hosts a variety of attractive displays. Among
Brown-Lanier House
The Brown-Lanier House is a historic home, tracing its roots to the Battle of Mill Springs in 1862. It is available for touring, as well as rental for special events such as weddings, family reunions or business meetings. It is also a bed & breakfast.
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Coal Miner’s Museum in Van Lear
The Coal Miners’ Museum is located in the former headquarters of the Miller’s Creek Division of the Consolidation Coal Company. The museum currently houses several collections including a collection of mining tools, a company doctor’s office, a local Veteran’s Hall of Fame, the Van Lear School’s Collection, a model of Old Van Lear, several original
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