History
Call up a story about the African American fight for Kentucky during the Civil War on Winchester’s Cell Phone Tour, then visit the site of an earthen fort built by the Union soldiers who defended fort and ferry at Boonesboro. Meet “Kentucky Appalachian Treasure” Homer Ledford—luthier, musician, author and teacher revered for his folk instrument making, including thousands of dulcimers—at the Bluegrass Heritage Museum’s Ledford Workshop exhibit.
Tour the Federal style home named for Mary, Queen of Scots at Holly Rood. The gracious mansion was built in 1813 by James Clark, 13th Governor of Kentucky, an education crusader who worked for the establishment of free public schools for all across the state. Find the final resting place of Cola, the only pet buried in the Winchester Cemetery, on a walking tour that encompasses the story of this 230-year-old community though those who have been memorialized within its grounds.
Weaving his own story of discovery, adventure and wonder throughout the region is Kentucky’s original pioneer, Daniel Boone, who left his imprint on the land, the river and the pages of history in and around Winchester. Follow along on the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail, a Kentucky Scenic Highway.

Historic Sites
African American Heritage Trail
Clark County, KY

Bluegrass Heritage Museum
217 S Main St Winchester, KY 40391
Tel: 859-745-1358

Civil War Fort at Boonesboro
1250 Ford Road (KY 1924) Winchester, KY 40391
Tel: 859-744-0556

Civil War Fort at Boonesboro Cell Phone Tour
1250 Ford Road (KY 1924) Winchester, KY 40391
Tel: (859) 592-9166

Clark County Public Library
370 South Burns Avenue Winchester, Kentucky 40391
Tel: 859-744-5661

Daniel Boone Heritage Trail
Clark County, KY

Fort Boonesborough State Park
4375 Boonesborough Road Richmond, KY 40475
Tel: 859-527-3131

Holly Rood – Clark Mansion
28 Beckner Street Winchester, KY 40391
Tel: 859-745-6664

Scenes from the Kentucky River Mural
1240 Ford Road (KY 1924) Winchester, KY 40391
Tel: 859-744-0556
