Life in Bardstown

96052601	My Old Kentucky Home State Park Bardstown's best known attraction is My Old Kentucky Home State Park, the home of Federal Hill, the mansion made famous by Stephen Foster and his song. Hostesses dressed in period costume will guide you through the home. Enjoy My Old Kentucky Home, the grounds, and visit the gift shop to browse for special handcrafted items in Kentucky. Guided tours are given daily 8:30am to 6:30pm(ET), Jun through August; daily 9am - 5pm remaining nine months. Closed on Thanksgiving Day, the week of Christmas and New Year's Eve and Day.
97033002	My Old Kentucky Home State Park, photo No.2 Federal Hill, as the estate is also known, was designed by Judge John Rowan and built mostly by slaves between 1795 and 1818. Rowan, who served on both the Kentucky Court of Appeals and U.S. Senate, used his home for lavish entertaining during a colorful era of kentucky history. Guests here included Henry Clay and Aaron Burr, but the visitor who would immortalize the home was Stephen Collins Foster. Foster, the Romans' cousin, came from Pittsburgh to visit during the 1850's. Charmed by the house, he made his mark in song - now Kentucky's state song, "My Old Kentucky Home". During the summer months visitors may enjoy dozens of Foster's song at "The Stephen Foster Story" outdoor musical, permed at the park's outdoor amphitheater.
96051101	Old judge office in the ground.
97120502	The concert will be given sometimes at 5 pm between Thanksgiving and Christmas season by amateur players. The center person is employee of Jideco.

update 98-12-27