Old Fort Harrod

Old Fort Harrod State Park

Preserving Kentucky's pioneer history, the fort has been reconstructed near the site of the original. Heavy timbers form stockade walls and enclose the cabins and blockhouses. Interpreters in period-correct clothing perform pioneer tasks such as woodworking, weaving, broommaking, and blacksmithing and tend the farm animals and gardens. A full-scale replica of the fort, built by James Harrod in 1775, is the centerpiece of this park. The cabins and blockhouses are furnished with handmade utensils, furniture, crude tools and agricultural implements used by the pioneers. Costumed interpreters demonstrate pioneer crafts, and a live animal corral adds to the “living history” experience. (Living history craftspeople demonstrate mid-April through October.) The park complex also features the Mansion Museum, a Greek Revival home built in 1830. The museum houses an outstanding collection of Civil War history, Native American artifacts, gun collection and more. Other highlights within the park are a pioneer cemetery, the Lincoln Marriage Temple housing the cabin where Abraham Lincoln’s parents were married and a George Rogers Clark Federal Monument.

(Excerpt from Beaumont Inn Website...http://www.beaumontinn.com/harrodsburg.htm)

On April 10, 2010 our team had the opportunity to investigate this historic landmark. Thanks go to David Coleman for staying with us and letting us do this.

We arrived early and had a chance to explore the fort. It is a wonderful place to visit to learn about the beginnings of Kentucky.

We were met by a very knowledgeable person who told us more of the history of Harrodsburg and the fort.

We set out our camcorders, digital voice recorders, cameras and began our investigation.

Here are our findings:

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