Richmond, KY—January 6, 2024—Lori Murphy-Tatum, Executive Director of the Richmond Tourism Commission, will serve as the 2024 President of the Kentucky Association of Conventions and Visitors Bureau (KACVB). Murphy-Tatum and other KACVB officers were elected by the Association’s membership at…
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Did Mrs. Irvine have a curse on Eastern Normal School???
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…
Flock to River Hill Ranch this weekend for an Alpaca good time!
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…
Millstone Festival brings music, fall fun to the heart of downtown Richmond
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…
Assemble your family units and march to the Battle of Richmond Reenactment Aug. 27-28
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…
Forks up! Two food truck-themed events round out summer 2022 in Richmond
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…
Consider yourself warned – Buc-ee’s will have you hooked!!
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…
Top 13 things to do in Richmond – Feature # 1
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…
7 Fun Holiday Events in Richmond, 2021
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…