Category Archives: Historic Buildings

Grouseland — Vincennes, Indiana

Posted on June 13, 2004 by Roger

Grouseland was the home of William Henry Harrison. Now it’s owned by the DAR and the guides are local volunteers. We gained entrance the way we’d get into any house — we rang the doorbell. A woman let us in … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site, Kentucky

Posted on June 11, 2004 by Roger

There wasn’t a lot to see at this park. We watched a corny film in the visitor center and looked at the few exhibits. It was cool to see the Lincoln family Bible, the one Abe famously read in front … Continue reading →

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Knob Creek Farm — Hodgenville, Kentucky

Posted on June 11, 2004 by Roger

We spent the night at the lodge in Mammoth Cave National Park. On the way, we stopped at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site. Part of the park is located 10 miles northeast, near where Abraham Lincoln lived with … Continue reading →

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Mary Todd Lincoln House — Lexington, Kentucky

Posted on June 10, 2004 by Roger

We spent the morning at the Kentucky Horse Park outside of town, then drove downtown to the Mary Todd Lincoln House. For the only time of the trip, we had to share our tour of a house with another family, … Continue reading →

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Benjamin Harrison House — Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted on June 8, 2004 by Roger

My family and I stopped here on our way to Kentucky for vacation. The house is located right in the middle of the city, in a somewhat worn neighborhood. The house is very well kept up, and our tour guide … Continue reading →

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