Haunting on the Hill's Tour of the Battle of Frankfort

Name: Haunting on the Hill's Tour of the Battle of Frankfort
Start: 2024-10-19T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2024-10-19T20:00:00-04:00
Location: 400 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States

Schedule

Sat Oct 19 2024 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

400 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States | Frankfort, KY

Join us for a journey back in time to the 1864 Civil War battle of Frankfort. Explore the historic fort and follow the same trail used by Civil War soldiers over 160 years ago. This tour is part of Haunting on the Hill, a free community event presented by the Capital City Museum and the City of Frankfort. The event starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. and includes a variety of activities like trick-or-treating, a spooky trail, food trucks, and more. Limited hayrides to the top of the hill can be purchased through the Capital City Museum. Don't miss this special historic experience!
Tour Logistics:
Walk-ups are welcome between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. Guides will be stationed at different points along the trail.
Please note:
This is an unpaved, gravel walking path on an incline (¾ miles). There are a few steps at the base of the trail. For safety, it is recommended that all guests bring flashlights.
Parking is available throughout downtown, including the new Frankfort Transit Center, the Mayo-Underwood Garage, and Riverview Park at 400 Wilkinson Blvd. The trailhead is behind the Urban Woods Apartments at the foot of Fort Hill.
Visit https://history.ky.gov/events/haunting-on-the-hills-tour-of-the-battle-of-frankfort for more information.