Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site

05/27/2026

God's beauty on display in Perryville. Double rainbow.

05/26/2026

Attention: Under Kentucky State Parks Regulations (304 KAR 1:050) KRS 148.021 The Kentucky Administrative Regulations for Metal Detectors state that the use of metal detectors is prohibited in all Kentucky state parks. Under KRS 148.991, unauthorized digging or surface disturbance in a state park can result in fines of $10 to $100, or a jail sentence of up to 10 days. Since the Perryville Battlefield is covered under the Kentucky Antiquities Act, violating the Kentucky Antiquities Act (Kentucky Revised Statutes KRS 164.715 and KRS 164.720) on state or municipal lands is a Class D felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison, substantial fines, and the mandatory forfeiture of all equipment used in the offense. Over the weekend metal detectorists were seen metal detecting on the battlefield. Please report any incidents to the park manager with as much detail as possible including photographs of license plates.

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04/24/2026

Due to thunderstorms on Friday and rain Saturday morning on April 24 & 25, Park Day has been canceled.

04/14/2026

Should be an interesting event.

As part of the Boyle County America’s 250 celebration in 2026, we are proud to welcome “Honest Abe” Lincoln to the Forkland Community Center for a special one-night event you won’t want to miss!

Join us on Saturday, April 25 at 7 p.m. for “An Evening With Abraham Lincoln,” a powerful 75-minute solo performance by Lincoln presenter Jacob Truax. This unforgettable program brings one of America’s most iconic leaders to life through humor, humanity, and inspiring oratory.

✨ Free admission
⚠️ Seating limited to the building’s capacity—arrive early to ensure a seat!

Come experience history in a whole new way as we honor America’s 250th anniversary with this engaging and educational evening for the community.

📍 Forkland Community Center
🗓 Saturday, April 25
🕖 7 p.m.

America 250KY America250 Forkland Community Center Boyle County Public Library Boyle County Fiscal Court City of Danville Destination Danville, Ky

04/05/2026

Here is the article in Kentucky Living magazine

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04/01/2026

Special thanks to Kentucky Living magazine for giving a section in the magazine devoted to the Perryville Battlefield

03/31/2026

Nominate the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site for Kentucky Living's Best in Kentucky.

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03/27/2026

Update: water is back on at the battlefield

03/27/2026

Attention: Due to construction today, there is no water at the Perryville Battlefield

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