My Old Kentucky Home
Have you been to My Old Kentucky Home in Bardstown, KY? This is the home that inspired Stephen Foster to pen the words “the sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home…..” The kids and I often stop here when we take trips to Louisville because the restrooms in the Visitors Center are always spotless and it gives us all a place to stretch our legs and take a little walk. But last summer we finally took the time to tour the house and grounds.
My Old Kentucky Home
The Visitors Center serves as the main entry point to the popular tourism attraction, Federal Hill Mansion, “My Old Kentucky Home” of Stephen Foster’s ballad. Don’t miss your opportunity to tour Federal Hill, where the antebellum South comes to life in fascinating detail.
You can tour the grounds, view the flowers, see the carriage house, kitchen and smokehouse for free. If you decide you want to tour the Rowan house on the hill, you can pay the ticket price ($7.00 for adults, $3.50 for children).
They do offer AAA and military discount.
There are many things to do in Bardstown at My Old Ky Home State Park including camping, outdoor shows, picnic, hiking, playgrounds, tennis and birdwatching.
Have you visited here? I’d love to hear your favorite memories from Bardstown!
I love visiting historical sites wherever I go. Growing up that’s what we always did and it was a blast! If I ever get back to Kentucky I’ll have to check this one out.
Cool! Looks like a great place to visit!