Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism

08/06/2026

This is our last Second Saturday 250 for the summer! Join us for Second Saturday 250: History Along the Wilderness Rd.
This Saturday, August 8th, immerse yourself in the past with Second Saturday 250 in Lincoln County. Explore four historic sites on the second Saturday of June, July, or August:
L&N Depot & Museum (1866 Depot St)
Logan’s Fort (500 MLK St)
Old Presbyterian Meeting House (315 Main St)
William Whitley House (Note: Regular tour fees apply) (625 Wm Whitley Rd)
Start your adventure by picking up an activity book at any of the four locations. This book is packed with puzzles, a scavenger hunt, and fun activities to enrich your experience.
New this year: the America 250 Lincoln County Passport and an opportunity to win a History Basket! Be sure to register at each site for either an adult or kid's basket. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Collect a commemorative token at each site! All locations will be open from 11 AM to 3 PM, with the Whitley House opening at 10 AM.
Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can still take part in the digital celebrations on the Lincoln County Historical Society’s website: http://lincolncountykyhistory.org. Please share, we look forward to welcoming many visitors.

08/06/2026

Downtown Stanford is the place to be tonight! Get ready for a bushel of fun at the Farmer’s Market, happening from 6 to 8:30 pm! Please share.

It's the first week of the month and you know what that means.... Downtown Farmers Market, this Thursday from 6 to 8:30 PM on Main Street in Stanford!!!! Make plans to join us!

07/19/2026

Great event honoring Isaac Shelby yesterday!

07/18/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site at 10:00 am.

07/13/2026

Isaac Shelby: Honoring His Legacy
Please join us this Saturday, July 18th at 10 a.m. for a special “Lincoln County 250” event honoring Isaac Shelby, Kentucky’s first and fifth governor, as we commemorate the 200th anniversary of his passing. Bring a lawn chair, enjoy this patriotic program and discover something new about Isaac Shelby. The program will be held at the Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site, located at 6725 Ky Hwy 300, Stanford, KY. Please share and help us spread the word.

07/10/2026

Reminder: Don’t miss Second Saturday, July 11th, 11am-3pm. Historians will be on hand at each site to guide you through all the fun activities. Please share!

07/09/2026

Join Us for Second Saturday 250: History Along the Wilderness Rd.
This Saturday, July 11th, immerse yourself in the past with Second Saturday 250 in Lincoln County. Explore four historic sites on the second Saturday of June, July, or August:
L&N Depot & Museum (1866 Depot St)
Logan’s Fort (500 MLK St)
Old Presbyterian Meeting House (315 Main St)
William Whitley House (Note: Regular tour fees apply) (625 Wm Whitley Rd)
Start your adventure by picking up an activity book at any of the four locations. This book is packed with puzzles, a scavenger hunt, and fun activities to enrich your experience.
New this year: the America 250 Lincoln County Passport and an opportunity to win a History Basket! Be sure to register at each site for either an adult or kid's basket. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. Collect a commemorative token at each site! All locations will be open from 11 AM to 3 PM, with the Whitley House opening at 10 AM.
Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can still take part in the digital celebrations on the Lincoln County Historical Society’s website: http://lincolncountykyhistory.org. Please share, we look forward to welcoming many visitors. See less

07/03/2026

Lots going on this weekend in Lincoln County! The Lincoln County Fair will continue through the 4th, while the Reading of the Declaration of Independence is set to occur on the courthouse steps in Stanford at 9 am on Saturday. Additionally, the Crab Orchard Fourth of July Celebration will take place, marking it as the oldest continuously held 4th of July celebration in the state.