All special events are subject to change and may be cancelled or postponed by the Kentucky Department of Parks due to unforeseen circumstances. Please confirm event schedule prior to arrival for date, time and fee information, especially if you plan to visit a Kentucky State Park for a specific event. Event details and contact information for all 52 Kentucky State Parks can be found on this website.
Kentucky Militia Living History Encampments
5/17/08, 6/21/08, 9/13/08, and 10/11/08
In the presence of the majestic William Whitley House, around the firesides of half-faced shelters, visitors can speak with Col. William Whitleyand other settlers to learn more about the 18th century frontier.Museum tours will be interactive and include vignettes performed interpreters portraying William Whitley, his militia, and their families.The vignettes will illustrate life at the time William and Esther labored to make Sportsman Hill a permanent home for their family. Time: 10am - 4pm. Download event flyer (pdf file).
Sportsman’s Hill Antique Car/Truck Show
9/20/2008
Hours are 10:00am - 4:00pm. Antique Tractor/Gas Engine/Model A Car-Truck show. Free admission for event. Regular admission charged for Museum tours.