Celebrate Kentucky

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Statehood Day in Kentucky – On June 1, People from all around the state gather on this day to honor and observe the state’s admission to the Union of States.

National Kentucky Day – National Kentucky Day is celebrated every year on October 19, and it recognizes the moment in history when Kentucky was approved into statehood.

Department of Fish & Wildlife – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ mission is to conserve, protect and enhance Kentucky’s fish and wildlife resources and provide outstanding opportunities for hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, shooting sports, wildlife viewing, and related activities.

Kentucky Bourbon Trail – Explore your way through the birthplace of Bourbon.

Kentucky.gov – The official state government portal.

Kentucky Derby – Official home to the world-famous horse race.

Kentucky Historical Society – Creation of Kentucky was never easy and not always noble. It involved backbreaking labor, including that of enslaved people, and the daily hardship intrinsic to frontier life. It also involved armed conflict against and the forced displacement of American Indians, the original Kentuckians.

Kentucky Horse Park – The mission of the Kentucky Horse Park is to celebrate the history of our relationship with the horse through education, exhibition, engagement, and competition.

Kentucky Monthly – Established in 1998, Kentucky Monthlycelebrates the people, places, events and culture of the Commonwealth.

Kentucky Proud – Representing the pride of Kentucky farms and farmers.

Kentucky State Fair – Great stories happen every day at the Kentucky State Fair!

Kentucky State Parks – Wherever you travel in Kentucky, you are never far from one of our 45 Kentucky State Parks.

Lexington – Visit the horse capital of the world!

Louisville – With a booming bourbon renaissance, iconic attractions, world-class hotels & venues and a renowned culinary scene, Louisville is an experience like no other city.

LouisvilleKY.gov – Official city website for the city of Louisville.

National Park Service – National Parks within the State of Kentucky.

United States Census – Statistics from the US government.

Welcome to Kentucky – The official tourism website is the place to start planning your Kentucky visit or vacation.

Wikipedia – The State of Kentucky according to the Internet encyclopedia.

Welcome to the Kentucky Horse Park

Books at Amazon

Gifts at Amazon

Visit small towns in Kentucky.

Celebrate

National Arkansas Day – National Arkansas Day is January 11 every year, and if you are a native or nature lover, this is one of the days you get to celebrate.

Georgia Day – Georgia Day, on February 12 every year, is a day specially set aside for the recognition of the colonial founding of the state.

Genealogy Day – Genealogy Day is every second Saturday in March and this year, it takes place on March 11.

Road Trip Day – National Road Trip Day occurs on the Friday before Memorial Day in the U.S.

I Love Horses Day – Show your love for the equine world July 15!

Top places Kentucky.

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