A number of events have been scheduled for 2026 in Boyle County to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, culminating with several activities on the Fourth of July. The following are events scheduled so far (though more may be added in the coming weeks). Our Civil WarsThe Civil War and the Black Kentucky experience through the lens…

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There are big plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary throughout 2026 in Danville and Boyle County, with a Fourth of July weekend lineup that kicks off with a free concert by Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery.On Friday, July 3, Montgomery will take the stage at 7 p.m. at Millennium Park in Danville to perform their…

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Can you think of a better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary than to have a visit with Kentucky’s own Abraham Lincoln, America’s 16th president from 1861-1865?Of course, the real “Honest Abe” – born not far away in Larue County in 1809 – was assassinated on April 14, 1865 by John Wilkes Boothe at Ford…

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Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts is presenting a brand-new photography exhibition called Be The People: Portraits of Contemporary America. In this free exhibition, Kentucky photographer Jon Cherry captures the true spirit of today’s America while analyzing the truths that define our time. Cherry’s journalistic photographs offer an impartial reflection on the last five…

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While the United States celebrates it’s 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, Boyle County will be celebrating its 184th year on Feb. 14, 1842, marking the official date on which it was formed from sections of Mercer and Lincoln counties. The county is named for John Boyle, who served as a United State representative, chief…

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While many cities in Kentucky have unique claims to fame, only one can call itself the Birthplace of Kentucky, and that is Danville, which was settled in 1783 and incorporated in 1787. During its 238-year history, Danville has witnessed a number of important events – from the creation of the state of Kentucky itself to…

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When Americans gather to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026, Boyle County will be right in the middle of the party. For the past several months, a large group of volunteers who are part of the Boyle County’s America 250 committee have been hard at work making plans for events that will take place…

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