The old Nelson County jail in Bardstown, Kentucky is now known as the Jailer’s Inn. However, at one time it was home to some of the worst criminals in the Commonwealth over the years. From John Dillinger to the vicious Murrell gang, the Nelson County jail held some of the most notorious lawbreakers in the…
In St. James Court, in the heart of Old Louisville, you will find the Pink Palace. Now, the building wasn’t always pink and initially it was where the upper crust of Louisville came to unwind and spend some time with ladies of the night. That would change as the house changed hands and eventually the…
On Sixth Street and Park Avenue in the Old Louisville neighborhood you will find the fabled Witches Tree. The tree has been the subject of local lore and is considered to be a sacred holy place by many. But did you know that those who remove charms and trinkets from it are cursed? Join us…
Built in 1900, the old Bullitt County courthouse was ground zero for one of the most deadliest train crashes in the history of Kentucky in December 1917. Two trains full of people who had been out Christmas shopping collided approximately 40 feet from the building. While the injured were taken to nearby churches and hospitals…
Home of notable Kentucky politician Charles Anderson Wickliffe, the Wickland Mansion is one of the largest and nicest antebellum mansion in Bardstown, Kentucky. Known as the “Home of Three Governors” the Wickland Mansion is said to be one of the most haunted places in the Commonwealth. Join us as we take a deep dive into…
Built in 1836 by Joseph Peterson the Peterson-Dumesnil House is thought to be one of the most haunted places in Louisville, Kentucky. The Lady in White is supposedly roaming the halls of the house and allegedly helped a little girl who got separated from her mother in the 1980s. Book a flight and take your…
Originally Doc Crows on Whiskey Row was home to the original Galt House during the Civil War. In 1862 the Galt House was the scene of a murder of William “Bull” Nelson, a controversial Union general. Since the murder the restaurant that is now located where the Galt House originally stood is a hotbed of…
Learn the secrets of Alfred Dupont, of the wealthy Dupont family. What did “Uncle Fred” do that caused his life to end so tragically? Why do guests of the Dupont Mansion claim he’s still there? Join us as we take a deep dive into the Dupont family and the Dupont Mansion in Louisville, Kentucky. Also,…
The Old Bullitt County Jail in Shepherdsvile, Kentucky has been a fixture in town since 1891. In almost 130 years it’s seen some of the worst criminals come and go as well numerous escape attempts. Learn about some of the worst criminals of the time and what they did to get there as well what…
The Louisville Bourbon Inn might be one of the nicest places to stay in Old Louisville but the Inn has it’s share of dark secrets. Learn about Annie Whipple and the deal she made that doomed her to spend eternity roaming the stairs of the Inn. Join us as we talk about the Louisville Bourbon…
