Many people have made the journey to see, touch, or hear, what is left behind of the legendary Bill…read moreMonroe. Bill Monroe's Homeplace, on top of Jerusalem Ridge, is located off U.S. 62 East near Rosine, Kentucky. Visitors pass over a gated bridge to climb a winding little road, which leads up to a lovely white farmhouse trimmed in green. If you ever get the chance to go, roll down your windows, quiet down, slow your pace, and deeply draw in the fresh air. The winding little road will take you way up on top of the Ridge, twisting you about the woods, showing you where young Bill was raised. While there, you may be greeted by these fluttering, small, beautiful, yellow butterflies, which the Cousins say have always been there. In some cultures, the yellow butterfly is revered for bringing all things positive. Some even declare yellow butterflies carry the whispers of souls long gone. We reached the top of the Ridge, winding around an older home of Bill's relative, through the woods until the trees finally opened up revealing the graceful little farmhouse. As we stepped out of the car, we immediately began to feel the importance of where we were, almost like we were about to step on spiritual ground. Some say they can hear music without anyone there. It's like the rocks and timber have retained it all these years, waiting to release it to those who can listen. Some Homeplace attendants say they hear music while working on the Ridge when there's no possible way for it to be playing. The Cousins revealed that part of the house partly burned and Bill's father had rebuilt the home. They also confirmed Bill himself came and picked the colors of the house to be painted at the refurbishment. The Cousins revealed the story of Bill coming to see his home place and how sad he was to see there was no one at home and no light in the window. He went back and wrote the song, "I'm On My Way To The Old Home." The Cousins showed us a beautiful quilt depicting Bill's songs: the light, the little girl with the snake, the "Grand Ole Opry" with one Cousin telling us the museum has a hat from Minnie Pearl with the tag on it. On the front porch, we were told they had sawn off the bottom of the rocking chairs so they wouldn't rock, that's why their chairs were so short. Bill, Charlie, Birch and the Boys, with Uncle Pen, would ride the wagon on those chairs and go down the road singing and playing music where everyone could hear. We walked on outside and stopped at the tree in the front yard. Standing at the tree, the Cousins said they have seen people, from all over the world, stand at that tree, drop to their knees, and cry, for they hear singing. We walked to the back porch, I liked this best. The view of the woods with the slight breeze coming up the Ridge, I could spend a lot of time rocking on the porch. Editor's note: The Bill Monroe Homeplace is open 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 270-363-9501. In the summer, the Monroe Homeplace hosts "Pickin' on the Porch," the second Sunday's of the month from 2-4 p.m. The Bill Monroe Foundation and Ohio County Tourism encourage everyone to bring their instrument and lawn chair. Donations are always accepted for the Cousins do all their work voluntary on touring and upkeep of the grounds. -Excepts from a published version in OC Monitor by myself, Angie Hudnall

I read one post that said veterans get in free...that is not correct, only active duty veterans get…read morethis benefit. Not a big deal since admission is only $5, but I just wanted to clarify. The museum is a good way to spend a couple hours on a snowy/rainy day, but not much more than that.

Great little place to go if your in the Owensboro area. It has a bunch of unique things to view…read more Also if you are active duty military or a veteran you and your family get in for free which is great to see that businesses still do that!!

Great people good vibes laughter education just everything was good from my experience I would like…read moreto take other people with me

Loved the history!!! Such a great visit with my husband and his uncle! It really made his day! The…read moretrain was very cool as well as all the war history from this area. It was my first trip to Evansville and neat to learn about its past!

I had an enjoyable visit to the museum. I love Bluegrass and have been to Bill Monroe's museum. I…read morehave been wanting to check this out. They had a cool display on Jerry Garcia. Who knew he was so into bluegrass before the Grateful Dead days. The displays are professionally designed. Well worth checking out. There were people playing near the entrance of the displays. It was cool to hear live bluegrass. They also had Steve Martins banjo. How cool is that!

My husband and I visited the museum this past weekend, July 18 and 19. We had a great time!…read more Lauren Price, the mandolin player from the Price Sisters manages the gift store. So it was a thrill to meet her. There is a cool Kody Norris Show room. On Saturday there is an open jam for all levels of musicians. We attended and they wanted to k. Ow if we were coming back next week!! . But the best thing is that Amy from the gift store got in touch with two of my friends to Le t me know we had left an. iPad and a music stand after the jam. We were headed out of town to go home to Georgia when my friends got in touch. So we went back and got the iPad and stand. It's that kind of good cus service that I appreciate that makes for a good experience! wWe love y'all!!

Excellent collection of Kentucky history. Enjoyed a guided tour of the museum, including a log…read morecabin on the grounds. Don't miss this on a visit to Bowling Green,Ky.

This museum is so nice. They have a quilt display, a large area of antique and vintage furniture,…read moreperiod clothes and much more. There is no admission fee. It was delightful.

If you're a history buff, this is an amazing place to stop! This museum is very informative and has…read morea lot of well preserved items from various time periods across U.S History. The price of admission is very reasonable, and you're getting access to 3 museums including the beautiful outside area which is very scenic! I'd highly recommend people to visit here if you're interested in history, this is a top quality museum!

This was an AMAZING self-instructional museum. Once you pay the entrance fee, you are welcome to…read morestay, read and relax for as long as you like. There are LOTS of displays with explanations about the how's and why's of the civil war. There is an outdoor "village" that you are welcome to walk through and experience the actual housing situations. Very Cool!

This is a really cool WW2 ship. It was used on Omaha Beach. Every time I tour it I learn something…read morenew. The volunteers are amazing. After touring this ship and see how American soldiers had to live during war, it really humbles you

Saw the LST in Pittsburgh over the Labor Day Weekend. This was my second time visiting it in…read morePittsburgh (last time was several years ago). We enjoyed it all over again, and learned lots of new things. Most of the crew was very enthusiastic. Highly recommended ... Cheers!!!

Definitely an interesting stop if you enjoy animals! I had no idea what to expect, but had a lovely…read moretime! It was a peaceful place to step out of the sun, and I had a blast waiting to see who would be around the next corner. Quite a range of taxidermy animals on display, including bugs and butterflies! Several times I went back to see how a previous animal compared to the next. Reminded me of exhibits in larger history museums in big cities like DC and NYC. Worth it!

Very cool experience. Lots of trails to walk and the museum is free. Caves are huge, but not as…read moreunique as the smaller private caves in the area.

This is an absolute hidden gem for history and architecture lovers in Evansville!!…read more Currently, they are open 11-4 Tuesday-Saturday. Check the website or call to get the most up-to-date hours. Tours start at the top of the hour, so make sure you plan to show up at the right time. Tours start from the carriage house next to the home - press the door bell or knock in order to be let in. Admission costs $10 for adults. Our tour guide Renee was fantastic! She shared tons of details on the history of the family as well as the architecture and decor of the house! She was a wealth of information and could answer all questions! This is probably the most detailed historical home tour that I have been on! You typically visit all 3 floors of the home, but we missed out on the basement due to time constraints. Well worth the cost of admission! Highly recommend visiting between Thanksgiving and New Years to see the home decorated magnificently for Christmas!

This is a no miss in Evansville. If you like history there is lots here. The home was built in 1871…read moreand there is so much to know. The docents are very knowledgeable and tell such a great story. See the pictures as they do better than my words in describing the home. Make sure to visit here.

Absolutely stunning experience. The museum was breathtaking personally, and I truly felt serenity…read morewalking through the grounds. 10/10 recommend and hope to return soon!

Wow!! This place is so cool and how did I not know it existed when I was a student at WKU?! I loved…read moreroaming the grounds, getting lost in all the scenery. It is absolutely gorgeous here. The story and history behind this place is amazing and I love to see how well kept everything is, here. Highly recommend giving yourself a couple of hours to explore because there is so much to see! They close at 5pm and we arrived around 4:30pm, so not enough time to explore the museum, maybe next time. We were able to take several photos of the arboretum and let me tell you, you cannot take a bad picture here - everything is stellar!