We stumbled on this museum while we had some extra time. I had zero expectations and it was…read moregreat. Well laid out and detailed explanations and so many old artifacts - definitely worth a visit.

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!

2 story building with quite a bit of clothing and other artifacts from that time. Stairs to…read moreupstairs were a little narrow so may be a little tougher for some people.

Before modern plumbing, people used chamber pots. Federal commander Benjamin Butler was so hated…read morethat his face ended up at the bottom of one. In April 1862, New Orleans had fallen to Union forces. General Butler heard countless stories of his men being insulted by the New Orleans women. One example, Naval commander David G. Farragut had the contents of a chamber pot emptied on his head from a Confederate woman in an upstairs window as he walked down the street. In response, Butler issued General Orders Number 28 on May 15, 1862 to counter these disrespectful gestures. It stated, "As the Officers and Soldiers of the United States have been subject to repeated insults from the women calling themselves ladies of New Orleans, in return for the most scrupulous non-interference and courtesy on our part, it is ordered that hereafter when any Female shall, by word, gesture, or movement, insult or show contempt for any officer or soldier of the United States, she shall be regarded and held liable to be treated as a woman of the town plying her avocation." This implied the women of New Orleans would be treated as common prostitutes (allowing the men to grope or rape the women) if they made disrespectful comments or gestures toward Union soldiers. Butler earned the nickname, "Beast Butler," and achieved notoriety as a target at the bottom of a chamber pot.

this place was awesome if you have any interest at all in the history of bardstown or Bourbon…read more this is a must stop! the Director, Linda, was filled with lots of information. I would probably dedicate at least one hour to get the full experience. if it's slow she'll actually take you on a private tour, if not it's self guided . the museum is free but donations are suggested. this is all of Oscar Getz personal items donated by his wife so there's a lot of rare and unique artifacts . a must see if you're in Bardstown for any length of time.

If you're heading in to Bardstown, you can't miss this free (donations encouraged!) museum of…read morewhiskey. It won't take too long to go through the 6 rooms, but you're likely to learn at least one thing you didn't know about the area distilleries or whisky in general. Plus, the docent/manager is very friendly and if it's not too busy she'll give you a little more background on the building itself. Do stop in!!

We attended an event here during an early Saturday evening to commemorate the 250th USA…read moresesquicentennial. Special performance by Sean of the South focusing on Abraham Lincoln. He sang and shared anecdotal stories sprinkled with humor, as well as playing banjo, guitar, flute, harp, and violin/fiddle. The setting in front of the memorial was beautiful and we were fortunate to have perfect weather. Plenty of parking. Park facilities and grounds are very well maintained. Park rangers and volunteers were all welcoming and helpful with directing visitors. Park ranger cadets were helpful with assisting attendees who needed help with toting coolers or camp chairs. Highly recommend visiting.

On our way up from Knoxville TN to Louisville KY, we made sure to swing by here to see Abraham…read moreLincoln's birthplace! It was thunder storming and lightning abound when we arrived but cleared up during our stroll through the memorial and the visitor center. There is a longer path to the side of the visitor center where it's all covered by trees so we didn't get rained on. Inside the memorial is the replica of the log cabin where he was born. That closes at 4:30pm, whereas the visitor center closes at 5:00pm. I made sure to stop at the sinking springs next to the memorial for the watering hole where Abe took his first drink of water. It felt very cold in that area compared to the humid weather surrounding it. Very cool. So glad we made a stop here on our roadtrip!

So, just to be upfront with everyone... I am not a huge railroad buff. My dear friend loves the…read morerailroad, railroad history and just about anything with the word "train or railroad" in it. We travel a lot together and when we can visit a RR museum we do. What's in it for me? Fun, exploration and lots of photography. As a photographer I always use this opportunity to capture some some interesting photos. Whether a museum or just walking on the tracks trying to capture some fun angles, cool insides of the old trains and lots and lots of tracks. We came here from Louisville (about an hour drive) and just explored all we could get to visit. Many of the artifacts that you see here come from the old L&N line that made stops here. We did find it interesting that some old Long Island Railroad cars made it here. (We were visiting from Long Island, where we live.) Based on when you're here they offer train rides. We came on a very quiet day and were four of the six people here. The team here was wonderful both showing me around and answering lots of questions most train enthusiasts already know. I did post a few pictures from our visit. All in all, this was a fun place to spend some time and for me, have and interesting camera-train experience. KUDOs to the team at the Kentucky Railway Museum

We were in Kentucky for a quick road trip and decided to stop at the Kentucky Railway Museum as a…read moreway to beat the heat. Located in New Haven, the old station houses both a gift shop and small museum. Many of the artifacts are from the old L&N line that made stops here. The museum also has a large model railroad but was slightly disappointed by the fact only one train was running in it. They also offer train rides, depending on the day and time of week. We were lucky enough that on this particular Tuesday they were operating. We took a hour long ride, heading south to Gethsemane and back again. The ride was smooth and cool but was generally very slow. We never felt the full power of the engine move us down to the track as we were hoping too. It's a nice ride but possibly not as exciting if you are a true train enthusiast.

This place has some incredible artifacts and historical displays. So well curated in a small space!read more

Very nice display with a lot of different uniforms from all different eras and countries. The good…read morething about the tickets for all three museums is that they are good for two days so you don't need to be rushed.

Lovely collection of historic vehicles. It was very enjoyable…read more We were greeted by a gentleman who has much knowledge about the history behind the vehicles. If you're into vintage cars, this is a place to put on the list to visit.

I took my hubby to this museum while visiting Elizabethtown and he was like a giddy school boy…read morelooking at and reading about all the cars. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. And the number of cars you get to look at is worth the visit. This is a nice "free" museum. If you like old cars- this is a must do while you're in Elizabethtown.

Review: Ark Encounter, Williamstown, KY The real (most…read moreemphatic) "Ark Encounter" isn't about ancient naval engineering or historic veracity --it's an encounter of visceral exposure and violent death. In light of 1 Peter 3 and Romans 6, the Ark represents baptism, and baptism is where your curated self goes to die. You don't walk through this exhibit to marvel at Noah the faithful hero; you walk through it to be exposed. Like the Samaritan woman in John IV, you leave feeling as though God has just laid bare every dark, hidden thing you've ever done--the buried shame, the secret motives, the precise things you are desperate to keep hidden. The climax of the experience is the immediate, inescapable exposure of humanity's true condition. God REFUSES to give you a comfortable consumeristic experience. Instead, you are confronted with the raw, scandalous reality of Noah passed out, naked, and drunk in his tent (the ultimate icon of unmasked shame) followed by the immediate, ugly fracturing of the family, relational dysfunction, melodramatic curses, and gut wrenching estrangement. Thank you to whoever decided to provide this disgusting (but extremely biblical/candid) portrayal of Noah in Kentucky! That is some RARE & REFRESHING brutal honesty; a shockingly truthful scene to include in the "Ark Encounter." I really felt it for what it was - HIGHLY OFFENSIVE and "inappropriate!" The true Ark Encounter. It strips away my "righteous illusions," and forces me into the terrifying mortality of exposure; and it drowns my ego in the tide. John 12:24

Four of us came here for the first time. One had her own walker which was handled well by the…read moreshuttle bus drivers. Another one of our group rented a motorized wheelchair once we got in the park. She said it was well worth the money. There are elevators inside the ark to take people with walkers and wheelchairs from floor to floor. There are restrooms and snack bars on every floor. There are some shops inside and outside the ark. There is a bookstore in the building with the auditorium. We saw a super presentation by one of the founders of the exhibition that answered many questions about the ark and how it was designed, also giving good biblical references concerning the ark. We also saw a live play depicting a missionary who was imprisoned during World War Two. Excellent. Both the outside and the inside of the ark is amazing. So much to see and take in! It really changed my thoughts about the ark account in the Bible. We ate at the buffet restaurant. It was very crowded and when I went through there were some empty spaces. It seems they couldn't keep up with the refilling of the buffet. There was no brewed tea(!) but had a machine....subpar and it was completely out by the time we left. I don't think I would do the buffet again. There are other food options and lots of places to sit around the park. Our senior ticket was $60 and parking was $15. A very nice day for us all.

The history of the Indiana steamboat can be traced back to this family and all their descendants…read more They have preserved this heritage here in their family home . The tour is a little movie and then a walk through self contained guided tour of your group. Ask any questions. It's three different levels but limited hours. Come and join and see the best possible place in Jeffersonville.

It's a museum about Indiana's steamboat history! Those words elicited eye rolls from my children at…read morefirst, when I explained to them what this museum was about. But they ended up really enjoying themselves at the Howard Steamboat Museum, and we had a pleasant time learning about a little-known aspect of the history of southern Indiana's waterways. The museum is housed in the family mansion of James Howard, the guy behind Howard Shipyards, a famous shipyard in Indiana. A visit to the Howard Steamboat Museum starts with a 10-minute movie in the parlour, followed by either a self-guided tour or a guided tour. I opted for a self-guided tour, because I had children with me who have short attention spans, and we needed to be able to move about freely. There are 22 rooms and three floors of the mansion to explore. Some of the rooms are set up as though the family still lived there, so you can peek in and see what their bathroom situation would have been like, or how they ironed their clothes. Some of the rooms had displays with ship models, photos, paintings, tools and other artifacts. All of it is very interesting to look at, even if you have zero interest in steamboats. We spent almost an hour at this museum. I'd say if you have an interest in steamboats or nautical things, you should probably allot at least an hour, if not more. The people who work here love to share their knowledge about the area, the mansion, the shipyard and everything pertaining to steamboats. This is a really cool niche museum in southern Indiana that I think is worth a visit.