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October 21st, 2007, 05:06 PM
Camp Nelson (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=358)
The original camp was sprawled out over 4,000 acres and included approximately 300 structures and fortifications. Used by the Union Army as a base of operations, it was an ideal location as it was on the border of the Kentucky River Palisades -- a viable natural defense-- and eight large earthen fortifications. It was also one of the largest recruitment camps for the United States Colored Troops,hosting eight regiments at Camp Nelson and training three others fro mother locales. This designation made it the largest African-American recruitment camp in the commonwealth and the third largest in the nation.
A skirmish re-enactment is held annually in September that comes complete with authentic demonstrations, camp scenarios, period music,artisans, historical presentations and of course, a re-enactment of the skirmish.
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http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20070916/photos/full_3_1449.jpg
2. Skirmish
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20070916/photos/full_3_151.jpg
Fort Boonesborough (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=366)
American Byways explores the frontiers and back roads of Kentucky, starting with Fort Boonesborough, a frontier fort in Kentucke founded by Daniel Boone and his traveling party of settlers after they crossed the Kentucky River on April 1, 1775. The settlement was known as Boonesborough, and is Kentucky's second oldest American settlement.
3. Yeah, this would have given me nightmares in the 1700s!
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071010/photos/full_3_872.jpg
4. I don't believe these were used in the actual battle (or in the fort period). This was used just for a demonstration.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071010/photos/full_3_1472.jpg
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http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071010/photos/full_3_2934.jpg
Waveland State Historic Site (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=365)
Named for the acres of grain and hemp that once waved in the breeze, this former plantation features an 1847 Greek revival home as its centerpiece. I will go inside for a tour one day.
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http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071009/photos/full_3_2884.jpg
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http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071009/photos/full_3_853.jpg
Bluegrass Railroad Museum (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=362)
Located in historic Versailles, Kentucky, the Bluegrass Railroad Museum includes weekend train rides, several notable events throughout the year, restored cars and locomotives and indoor displays in the museum.
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http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071011/photos/full_3_2458.jpg
9. When things were proudly made in America.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071011/photos/full_3_2365.jpg
10.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071011/photos/full_3_1493.jpg
Also added photographs regarding the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=9&photos=1) and the New Union Christian Church (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=10&photos=1) along Old Frankfort Pike (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=7) in Kentucky.
11. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, dating back to 1822.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071009/photos/full_3_2596.jpg
12. New Union Christian Church
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071009/photos/full_3_894.jpg
That was basically a wrap up of many late-summer events and journeys. Enjoy!
The original camp was sprawled out over 4,000 acres and included approximately 300 structures and fortifications. Used by the Union Army as a base of operations, it was an ideal location as it was on the border of the Kentucky River Palisades -- a viable natural defense-- and eight large earthen fortifications. It was also one of the largest recruitment camps for the United States Colored Troops,hosting eight regiments at Camp Nelson and training three others fro mother locales. This designation made it the largest African-American recruitment camp in the commonwealth and the third largest in the nation.
A skirmish re-enactment is held annually in September that comes complete with authentic demonstrations, camp scenarios, period music,artisans, historical presentations and of course, a re-enactment of the skirmish.
1.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20070916/photos/full_3_1449.jpg
2. Skirmish
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20070916/photos/full_3_151.jpg
Fort Boonesborough (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=366)
American Byways explores the frontiers and back roads of Kentucky, starting with Fort Boonesborough, a frontier fort in Kentucke founded by Daniel Boone and his traveling party of settlers after they crossed the Kentucky River on April 1, 1775. The settlement was known as Boonesborough, and is Kentucky's second oldest American settlement.
3. Yeah, this would have given me nightmares in the 1700s!
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071010/photos/full_3_872.jpg
4. I don't believe these were used in the actual battle (or in the fort period). This was used just for a demonstration.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071010/photos/full_3_1472.jpg
5.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071010/photos/full_3_2934.jpg
Waveland State Historic Site (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=365)
Named for the acres of grain and hemp that once waved in the breeze, this former plantation features an 1847 Greek revival home as its centerpiece. I will go inside for a tour one day.
6.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071009/photos/full_3_2884.jpg
7.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071009/photos/full_3_853.jpg
Bluegrass Railroad Museum (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=362)
Located in historic Versailles, Kentucky, the Bluegrass Railroad Museum includes weekend train rides, several notable events throughout the year, restored cars and locomotives and indoor displays in the museum.
8.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071011/photos/full_3_2458.jpg
9. When things were proudly made in America.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071011/photos/full_3_2365.jpg
10.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071011/photos/full_3_1493.jpg
Also added photographs regarding the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=9&photos=1) and the New Union Christian Church (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=10&photos=1) along Old Frankfort Pike (http://www.americanbyways.com/index.php?catid=7) in Kentucky.
11. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, dating back to 1822.
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071009/photos/full_3_2596.jpg
12. New Union Christian Church
http://www.americanbyways.com/content/20071009/photos/full_3_894.jpg
That was basically a wrap up of many late-summer events and journeys. Enjoy!