Take a step back in time and walk the flagstone pathways where Simon Kenton, Daniel Boone, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Confederate General Albert Sidney Johnston once walked. Along the way you will experience 18th Century architecture and 223 years of well preserved history.
Plan now to attend a “Pride of Kentucky” festival April 18 and 19: The 22nd Annual Chocolate Festival, open Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 11-5. There will be chocolate all along the flagstone path. With street vendors, live entertainment, food, and delicious chocolate lining your route as well as children's games and rides. On Sunday from 1-5, enjoy the old cars and trucks with the “Log Cabin Cruise-In”.
Take a step back in time with a visit to the museums in town including: The Harriet Beecher Stowe-Slavery to Freedom Museum, The Albert Sidney Johnston House, Mefford’s Station, Simon Kenton Shrine, The Cane Brake, Paxton Inn, Old Church Museum, and the Presbyterian Church. In addition there are several Log Cabins including a post office and personal residences.
And be sure to visit the many unique shops in town. From Antiques, primitives, collectibles, lamps, crafts, or candles, you can find it in the Washington shops. There will be door prizes and special chocolate treats available. Shops will be open with specials.
The “Miss Washington” Pageant will be held on Saturday, April 18 at 11 am at the Main Stage. For pageant information please call Lishawna Kinney at (606) 584-1172.
Everyone wishing to sell their wares call Marsha Jones 606-759-0505 E-mail: marsha.jones59@yahoo.com
Home crafted items are encouraged.
Mark your calendars now for April 18 and 19, and plan to visit a 1780’s community. It will be good for your sweet tooth. Sponsored by Washington Shopkeepers Association.
Location:
Washington is nestled, 4 miles south of the banks of the Ohio River and Maysville, 50 miles northeast of Lexington, KY, 50 miles west of Portsmouth, Ohio, 90 miles west of Huntington, WV and 51 miles east of Cincinnati, Oh, (take the Wilder Exit #77 off I-275 onto Route #9 - also known as the AA Highway), then turn right at the light by Wendy's onto US 68, turn left at the second light up into Old Washington.. Washington is 1 mile south of the AA Highway on US 68.
You may find us by going to www.mapquest.com - directions - put your address in and 2112 Old Main Street, Maysville, KY 41056 to get turn by turn directions to the center of our 1700 village of shops, museums and so much history and a hearty welcome. We are actually in Washington, but since the two towns merged you have to use Maysville (4 miles away) to get directions.
