Constitution Square Historic Site — Attraction in Danville

Been going through this place since I was a kid as a short cut to burkes bakery. I'd eat me some of their god tier gingerbread and tea and just bask in a much humbler time, when people made sense and we're not wholly evil like they are now. I'm glad they tore down the gallows, when I was a kid that creeped me out and scared the crap outta me. Of course it's a stage now... Which I think is much better than having a death machine loitering over your head. As a adult now, I kinda miss it as it had a story, but I understand why it's gone and they turned it into a stage. Just know what your actually standing on... The place is really old, time hasn't been easy on it (it's made mostly of log buildings, so duh). Hopefully they can keep this place safe from the crazy left who love destroying history to spite their feelings. Hang in there, they already tore down the statue of Ephraim McDowell because someone got...

A must visit in Central Kentucky! Free Parking & Free Admission for the Self Guided Tour of these perfectly preserved cabins. Step back in time then visit The Visitor Center & Gift Shop! Mr. Cline a local historian will greet you with Southern hospitality & charm. I love the Kentucky Shaped Soap! The soap dishes are made by a local artist who also offers Christmas Ornaments. The ornaments are hand stamped with Juniper, Holly, and Mint leaves then painted with water colors and fired in the Kiln. Books filled with historical information are for sale and they offer a wide variety of free pamphlets. Local Gifts make...

We stopped in to visit Burks bakery. After getting some tasty treats we walked across the street to explore constitution square. It has all but current governor's of kentucky plaques displayed in what im sure was a beautiful elevated flower bed. The flowers had been removed for the season and the plaques were a little dirty with debris from the removal of the flowers. Explanation of the kentucky constitution and who was responsible is what can be learned here. Several replica buildings from the 1700s built in 1942 on the origional location and plaques to explain the buildings are also present. History is...