Discover information about events and activities happening in 2026 as Boyle County celebrates America's 250th birthday, along with some of the county's unique history and heroes.
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States by looking back at the special events, community gatherings and patriotic celebrations held throughout Boyle County in 2026. As part of America’s 250th anniversary, Danville and Boyle County brought residents and visitors together to honor our nation’s history, recognize our local heritage and celebrate the people and…
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Does your family have a special recipe, and perhaps a great story to go along with it. If so, you may be interested in the Cooking Up Community project going on right now as part of Boyle County’s America 250. This collaboration between Centre College and the Boyle County Public Library Story Center is designed…
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Documents produced in Danville when the fledgling United States was only a decade old are being returned to their roots in a new exhibit opening Thursday, June 25 at Grayson’s Tavern in historic Constitution Square. “It Happened Here: The Political Club of Danville” will open at 5:30 p.m. and run through July. The new exhibit…
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If you are coming to the FREE Montgomery Gentry concert featuring Eddie Montgomery on Friday, July 3, there are a few things you may want to note before heading to Millennium Park in Danville, including: Gate time – Music gets going at 5:30 p.m. with the band Ridgeline, followed by Montgomery Gentry at 7 p.m.,…
Step back in time with award-winning Abraham Lincoln presenter Jacob Truax as he brings America’s 16th president to life in this captivating one-man performance presented on April 25 at the Forkland Community Center as part of the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Through humor, humanity, and unforgettable storytelling, Truax portrays Lincoln’s remarkable journey from his…
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Juneteenth freedom day events are part of this year’s Boyle County’s America 250 celebration, with opportunities to participate on June 18 and 19. On June 18, there will be a “Faith & Freedom Documentary Screening” from 6-7:30 p.m. at Vision Worship Center, located at 704 Holladay Drive. A spaghetti meal will be provided. Register to…
As the country celebrates America’s 250th birthday over the Fourth of July weekend, Danville will be putting on a party of its own, complete with concerts, a parade, fireworks and other patriotic activities worthy of these historic events. Things get going on Friday, July 3, with a free concert by Montgomery Gentry, leading into a…
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A new walking-driving tour app has just been released for Danville-Boyle County. Click here to download to Apple devices Click here to download to Android devices. This app was developed by Centre College and its students in collaboration with the Danville-Boyle County 250th Celebration Committee to commemorate America’s 250th Birthday. Noah Wallace and Garrett Urash…
During 2026, the Boyle County Public Library in Danville is creating America250-related programs that are free and open to the public to attend. Those include: Monday, April 20, 3-5 p.m. – Revolutionary Ancestors with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Details here. Tuesday, April 21, 6-7 p.m. – America250 Book Talk with Bryan Bush. Details…
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Explore the life and times of Judge Samuel McDowell during a special evening, which will include a chautauqua performance highlighting the significant impact of this early American statesman and Revolutionary War officer, known as the “Son of Virginia, Father of Kentucky.” McDowell presided over nine of the 10 constitutional conventions held in Danville from 1784-1792,…
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