Eloise B. Houchens Center
Open for tours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10AM-2PM and by appointment.
1115 Adams Street - 270-842-6761
This lovely, old Greek Revival mansion was built in 1904 by Francis Kister, onetime Mayor of Bowling Green and co-builder of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In 1976 it was listed as a Historic Home to be used for the purpose of restoration, preservation and a cultural and educational center. Center available for special events and meetings at reasonable rates.

Riverview at Hobson Grove
I-65, exit 28. 1100 W. Main Avenue, Bowling Green - 270-843-5565
Open Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM, Sunday 1-4PM. Closed holidays and during January. Last tour starts at 3PM.
Built by Atwood and Juliet VanMeter Hobson on a hill overlooking the Barren River, Bowling Green's historic landmark has been restored to its original splendor. An official site on the Civil War Discovery Trail, as it was used for storage of Confederate munitions when the Rebel forces held Bowling Green, Riverview is an elegant interpretation of a prosperous Victorian home of the 1860 to 1890 period. Come experience the life of a 19th century family and their servants. Seasonal and holiday tours are offered throughout the year to highlight celebrations of the era. Gift Shop features Victorian items.

Octagon Hall Museum
I-65, exit 6. 6040 Bowling Green Road. Franklin - 270-586-9343
Open Wednesday-Saturday 8AM-3:30PM; Closed 11:30AM-1PM for lunch
See an architectural style unique to South Central Kentucky. This eight-sided house is rich with history and features Confederate Study Archive and Museum. Octagon Hall is now becoming known for paranormal activities.

Auburn Historic District
Call 270-542-4677 to schedule tours.
The Auburn Historical District encompasses 136 properties located along eight streets at the center of town. Structure types range from southern plantation to early art deco.

Bibb House
183 W. 8th Street, Russellville - 270-726-4181 - Call for hours.
Historic Russellville, Inc. maintains the Bibb House, a House Museum built in 1820 as the townhouse of Revolutionary War Major Richard Bibb, Revolutionary War officer and abolitionist, who freed twenty-nine of his slaves in 1829 and paid for their passage to Liberia and who then provided for the liberation of his remaining slaves by his will at his death in 1839. The Palladian style home is an excellent example of the fine, early architecture of Kentucky and is furnished with perios antiques. It demonstrates the lifestyle and customs of the landed gentry who migrated to Kentucky.

Red River Meeting House and Cemetery
10 miles south of Russellville (take Hwy. 431 south 9.7 mi. turn left on Hwy. 663 go 3.0 mi. to the Meeting House); Directions from Adairville, Ky. - (town square) - take Hwy. 431 north 2.7 mi. turn right onto Hwy. 663 go 3.0 mi. to the Meeting House
270-726-2206 or 270-539-6528
Perhaps the most historic site in Logan County, the place where the Second Awakening, a revival of religious faith, occurred in 1800. Download pdf brochure here.

Russellville Historic District
Visitor Center at 280 East 4th Street - Call 270-726-4181 to schedule tours
The Historic District of Russellville has been listed on the National Register for Historic Places for almost 40 years. Homes and buildings which are in the heart of the city go back to the early 1800's. Some of the property is connected to the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Governors, a President, influential people and bank robbers! The property pictured is Mockingbird/Oak Hill C. 1850. Also located in the Historic District are three unique and historic structures which house Museums. They are open for scheduled tours. The Bibb House Museum located on West 8th Street, The Saddle Factory located on East 4th street across from the Visitor Center, and The Payne-Dunnigan-Cooksey Complex is located on East 6th Street.

Shaker Museum at South Union
850 Shaker Museum Road, Just off US 68/KY 80, Auburn - 800-0811-8379
March through November, Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1-5PM
December through February, Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM, Closed Sunday and Monday.
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Day, New Year's Eve & Day.
A short drive west of Bowling Green takes you to the historic site of the South Union Shaker Village. The Shaker society, an innovative, hard-working religious group, was established in 1807 and closed in 1922. The village site is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is filled with original furniture, crafts, textiles and manuscripts. Nearby Shaker Tavern, built in 1869, provides bed and breakfast accommodations. Dowload brochure here.

Old Mulkey Meeting House State Historic Site
270-487-8481
Two miles south of Tompkinsville on KY 1446
The oldest log church west of the Alleghenies. Daniel Boone's sister, Hannah Boone Pennington, and several Revolutionary War veterans are buried in the church cemetery. First available church records are dated 1798, but tradition claims the church was established much earlier. The park offers a peaceful setting for a journey into the past with the uniquely shaped rustic log building and pioneer graveyard. Visitors will also find tranquil picnic areas and a gift shop featuring traditional arts and crafts.