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Thanksgiving Guided Hike at Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument 6614 Danville Rd,, Nicholasville, KY

Thanksgiving is coming up fast! After enjoying a big meal with family and friends, join the National Park Service on Saturday, November 26th at 10:30am for a post-Thanksgiving guided hike at Camp Nelson National Monument! For this program, "A Bite of History", we will explore some of the history of Kentucky food and local cuisine, […]

Winter History Lecture Series @ Camp Nelson National Monument

Camp Nelson National Monument 6614 Danville Rd,, Nicholasville, KY

“Bull” Nelson’s Fight for Kentucky Union officer and Kentucky native William “Bull” Nelson worked tirelessly during the early stages of the Civil War to keep the Bluegrass State in the Union. Stuart W. Sanders will examine Nelson’s important role during the secession crisis, his arrest of pro-Confederate civilians, early military victories, and how he became […]

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