By Shannon Clinton  While some people need reminders to stop and smell the roses, Alvina Maynard says she sometimes has to remind herself to pause from her ranch chores long enough to stop and enjoy the llamas, watching them interact with…

 BY FREEDA FLYNN Staff Writer at THE EASTERN PROGRESSWritten Halloween 1973 "It is my will that this device of Irivinton shall never, either by gift or sale be in any way connected with Eastern Normal School, of Richmond, Kentucky or any…

By Shannon ClintonA new festival geared to showcase a pretty-as-a-picture park and historic downtown Richmond is back for a second year.Nestled in the 200 block of West Main Street is Millstone Park, named for a collection of local millstones adorning…

By Shannon ClintonIn the late August Kentucky heat in 1862, the Battle of Richmond was fought between Union and Confederate troops in the American Civil War.“It was the second-largest Civil War battle in Kentucky, and it was the most decisive…

By Shannon ClintonThe summer’s winding down, school’s about to start back up, and Richmond has two tasty events lined up to keep the fun times going – Taste of Richmond and Food Truck Revolution.Featuring food trucks from the Richmond area…

By Shannon ClintonThere are few places these days where children and adults of all ages can walk through a doorway for the first time and have the same reaction to what’s inside – open-mouthed, wide-eyed sheer amazement.Buc-ee’s is one of…

Welcome to our summer blog the Top 13 things to do in Richmond!  Over the next several weeks we will feature our top attractions.  Are you fascinated by 18th-century life skills and do you want a glimpse of what pioneer life…

9 Fun Holiday Events in Richmond, 2021 ‘Tis the season for fun, family, community, and cheer! Holiday festivities in Richmond are about to be in full swing. There may be a chill in the air, but this community radiates the warmth…

If someone stepped onto the grounds of Chenault Vineyards without knowing their location, they might mistake it for California wine country. Vast, picturesque fields of grape crop paired with its warm, rustic chic Welcome Center echo the simple serenity that…

When Jona Ryan moved to Richmond, Kentucky from Texas in 1991, she brought with her years of experience in the rodeo industry and a passion for the Bluegrass state’s favorite animal. She witnessed central Kentucky’s thriving thoroughbred industry up close;…