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The newly created living history theatrical production, “Voices From the Past,” sponsored by Wakefield-Scearce Galleries in partnership with the Shelby County Community Theatre, is scheduled for one special evening, Saturday, Sept. 8, at Historic Science Hill....
20 August, 2018
A restaurant opened in 1968 by Col. Harland Sanders – the famous founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken – and his wife, Claudia, has been acknowledged by readers of Kentucky Living magazine as having some of the most delicious fried chicken in Kentucky. The Claudia Sanders Dinner House, owned by Thomas and Cherry Settles, was among readers’ top three picks....
20 August, 2017
New bourbon-centric restaurant opens in Shelbyville, KY. Bourbon Kitchen at 524 creates inclusive community gathering space...
05 April, 2018
Planning has begun for the next step toward building a Visitor Center at the new Bulleit Distilling Co. in Shelbyville, KY....
13 December, 2017
Jeptha Creed Distillery (JC) is excited to announce the launch of their e-commerce store at jepthacreed.com/shop/. Browse JC branded items including rocks glasses, sweatshirts, barrel heads, ball caps, shot glasses, t-shirts and more. JC gear, barware, and even Bloody Butcher Cornmeal are the perfect gift for the craft spirits lover in your life....
28 November, 2018
Four Open House Days, Three Tree Lightings, Two Theater Weekends and a Parade Marching Right Through Downtown. Plan a small-town holiday getaway shining with Christmas spirit...
29 October, 2018
Jeptha Creed Distillery is happy to announce it will be filling its 500th barrel on the date of the distillery’s first anniversary—which also happens to be Veteran’s Day. ...
07 November, 2017
Jeptha Creed and Kentucky Derby Festival officials announce Jeptha Creed as the Official Vodka of the Kentucky Derby Festival and the launch of their cocktail passport book....
20 February, 2018
Historical researchers and authors are one of the main reasons we are able to know so much about the early settlement days of the Kentucky frontier. Relying on these sources, the Painted Stone Settlers, Inc. are able to accurately re-enact the evacuation of Squire Boone’s Painted Stone Station each Sept. Several prominent authors will take part in this year’s event on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Red Orchard Park in Shelbyville, Ky....
28 August, 2018
Thank you for your interest in ShelbyKY If you are interested in writing a story about the American Saddlebred Capital of the World, we’re here to help. We have Press Kits, Photos, and Video footage available for editorial use....
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