State park celebrates 100th anniversary with special event
Published on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 4:12 p.m.
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Kentucky State Parks continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary with a series of events in April.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will host its annual American Indian Heritage Weekend Friday through Sunday. The event will feature educational presentations, hands-on workshops, children’s crafts, authentic craft sales, storytelling, and music, with the aim of celebrating the history and culture of the First Nations of the Cumberland Plateau. etc. will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.
Camping enthusiasts can look forward to Camper Appreciation Weekend, which runs from April 26th to April 28th. Campers can attend his two-night camp for the price of one night, and also have the opportunity to participate in fun activities such as guided hikes, treasure hunts, and crafts for kids. more. For more information on participating campgrounds and Camper Appreciation Weekend, visit the website park.ky.gov.
To wrap up April, My Old Kentucky Home will host a free event featuring 2020 Kentucky Derby Festival Poster Artist Amy Griffith on April 28th at 11 a.m. Griffith will conduct live painting demonstrations, and attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the artist and purchase her prints.
Kentucky State Parks is planning a series of events throughout 2024 as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. Please visit our website for the latest updates and event information. Kentucky has 44 state parks, including 17 resort parks and 13 golf courses.
