The LaRue County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Hodgenville Tourism Commission is excited to help showcase our community at the Kentucky State Fair. Stop by and learn more about the people, places, businesses, history, and experiences that make LaRue County such a special place to visit — and an even better place to call home.

We look forward to sharing a little piece of LaRue County with fairgoers from across Kentucky and beyond. If you’re headed to the fair, be sure to stop by and see us!

Kentucky State Fair
August 20–30, 2026
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville

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For Release: Immediate
Contact: Park Ranger Jennie Jones or Park Ranger Natalie Barber
Phone: 270-358-3137

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace to Host Night Sky Program

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP will be hosting a Night Sky Program Friday, October 7, from 8:00 – 9:30 pm Eastern Time at the Knob Creek Boyhood Home Unit.

Dr. Mark Pitts and Dr. Marco Ciocca from the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Eastern Kentucky University will be conducting the evening activities. The program will begin with a short talk and explanation on the use of star charts to explore the night sky. Visitors will then have the opportunity to view celestial bodies through telescopes provided by EKU. A new moon will allow for dark skies and viewing of fainter objects such as nebulae, clusters, and the Milky Way.

Kids can take their stargazing experience to another level by creating their own universe out of Galaxy Dough and marbles (while supplies last).

Hot apple cider will be provided during the program.

The Knob Creek unit is located 7 miles northeast of Hodgenville, KY on US Highway 31E at 7120 Bardstown Road.

In the event of inclimate weather, the program will be rescheduled for Friday, October 14, from 8:00 – 9:30 pm Eastern Time.

Visitors must bring a flashlight, wear comfortable, appropriate clothing and sturdy walking shoes. Everyone is encouraged to arrive and park before 8:00 pm to “maintain dark skies” for good viewing.

The event is free and open to the public. For questions, call the park at 270-358-3137.

For more information on the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, visit the park’s website at: http://www.nps.gov/abli or the park’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBirthplaceNPS

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September 21, 2016

National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748

(P) 270/358-3137
(F) 270/358-3874

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U.S. Department of the Interior

      2995 Lincoln Farm Road

Hodgenville, KY   42748

(P) 270/358-3137

(F) 270/358-3874

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

News Release

Contact: Stacy Humphreys

For Release: Immediate

Phone: 270-358-3137

 Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Returns to Summer Park Hours

Summer hours are currently in effect at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.  The Birthplace Unit is open daily from 8:00am to 6:45pm and the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek is open daily from 8:30am to 4:30pm.  Summer hours will run through Monday, September 5, 2016.

During the Summer season, the park will offer free Ranger-led walks and talks at the Birthplace and Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek every day.  A schedule of the offered programs is available online on the park’s website and at the Birthplace Visitors Center.  New featured programing includes living history programs offered at the Boyhood Home Unit starting the weekend of June 4, 2016 as well as a Pottery Program on the following Saturdays:  June 4^th, July 2^nd, August 6^th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.  A special “Photographing Butterflies” program will be offered on Saturday, June 18^th and August 13^th from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek.  Visitors who attend all programs are encouraged to bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes.  All programs are free and open to the public.

For more information on the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, visit the park’s website at: http://www.nps.gov/abli or the park’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBirthplaceNPS

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June 1, 2016

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Kick-off the Christmas Season with this favorite community tradition of lighting the town Christmas Tree and the displays with Christmas at Creekfront. You never know…Santa might even swing by!

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Special thanks to our participating businesses:

Abraham Lincoln Elementary Christmas Bazaar, Shirley’s Fabric Shop, MAM Candy, Stormie’s Stitches, Lee’s Garden Center, Nancy’s Gifts & Flowers, Campbellsville University Cosmetology, ArtGypsy, Garrett’s Jewlery, Melanie Wells Photography, Blazin Xpressions, Hinton’s Orchard & Farm Market, The Lincoln Museum, LaRue County Herald News, Cedar Creek Antiques & Vintage, and Vaughn House Flowers Gifts & More.

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2995 Lincoln Farm Road
Hodgenville, KY 42748

(P) 270/358-3137
(F) 270/358-3874
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
News Release
For Release: Immediate
Contact: Stacy Humphreys
Phone: 270-358-3137
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace to Reopen Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park is reopening the Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek starting the weekend of October 17, 2015. The site will be open to visitors every day from 8:30am to 4:30pm starting Saturday, October 17, 2015. It will be staffed by Park Rangers on Saturdays and Sundays only during the month of October.

The reopening of the site comes after a year-long project that saw many improvements at the site. Visitors will find a new ADA-accessible restroom facility along with new sidewalks, improved landscaping, and an expanded parking area.

“We are pleased to announce the reopening of the Knob Creek unit,” said Acting Superintendent David Wyrick. “We want to invite everyone to come and experience this wonderful part of our park. This has been a long time coming and the staff is proud to open this phase of the project to the public”

For more information on the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, visit the park’s website at: http://www.nps.gov/abli or the park’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LincolnBirthplaceNPS

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