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A Frankfort Trifecta Written by : Patti Nickell

Who would think that a downtown bereft of intriguing small specialty shops and dining options would prove advantageous?  No one, most would say; however, that lack turned out to be a career turning point for two enterprising entrepreneurs. While Frankfort’s downtown may be bustling today, it was anything but in 1978 when Liz Taylor opened…

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The Destination for Bourbon Wanderlusters Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. : Written by Patti Nickell

When most people think of Frankfort and bourbon, they think of Buffalo Trace Distillery, the oldest continually operating distillery in the United States, and the first to market single barrel bourbon commercially. However, many would be surprised to discover that just a 15-minute drive from downtown Frankfort can be found the oldest craft distillery on…

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Love is in the Air!

Make the day special for your Valentine (or Galantines)! Avoid last minute gifts and sign up for Capital City Museum’s Macrame Workshop on Monday February 6th. During this 1.5-2 hour class, you’ll make a heart shaped coaster that your Valentine is sure to love!What’s missing from your heart-shaped coaster? A mug made with love! On February 10th…

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“The Father of Kentucky” Lived Right Here in Frankfort Liberty Hall Historic Site Pt. 1 : Written by Patti Nickell

The two-story red brick building at 202-218 Wilkinson Street may look like any other Federal-style dwelling in Frankfort’s historic district.  But if ever there was a case of “if these walls could talk, what a story they would tell” – a story of both a newly minted Kentucky and a fledgling America in the latter…

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Buffalo Trace Distillery Rolls Out their 8 Millionth Barrel #KentuckyDistilled

Yesterday, December 15th, Buffalo Trace Distillery rolled out their 8,000,000th barrel since Prohibition. This milestone barrel arrived in record time for the historic distillery, replacing the 7 millionth barrel only four years later (previously, it had taken the distillery an average of 12 years).   Governor Andy Beshear was in attendance and said, “I am…

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