by The Huston House | Jan 30, 2015 | community
Bardstown was settled in 1780, and selected as the county seat of Nelson County, then part of Virginia. It is Kentucky’s second oldest city. Bardstown got its name from Bard brothers David and William, the former having a 1,000-acre land grant from Patrick Henry, then...
by The Huston House | Jan 30, 2015 | community
Bardstown has been given the distinction of being named “The Bourbon Capital of the World” as over 90% of the world’s bourbon is produced in Bardstown and the surrounding region. Be sure to visit our local distilleries including Barton 1792, Heaven Hill, Jim Beam ,...
by The Huston House | Jan 30, 2015 | community
You will find something to do just about every weekend in Bardstown and its surrounding communities as they host 35 events each year celebrating everything from our bourbon heritage to the colors of Fall at nearby Bernheim Forest.