Boyle County's America 250

09/01/2026

Great way to see many important historic locations throughout Danville and Boyle County.

08/12/2026

Some great options to start your day before exploring Danville and Boyle County's history at Constitution Square, the McDowell House, the Perryville Battlefield and numerous other locations. 🥞🧇🥓

08/06/2026

The final Boyle County's America 250 event!

Mark your calendar for one of Boyle County's most anticipated summer events. Balloons Over the Bluegrass returns to the Danville-Boyle County Airport on Sunday, August 9, from 4-9 PM for an evening filled with family fun, great food, live entertainment, and, weather permitting, the breathtaking ...

07/31/2026

Official Boyle County's America 250th events continue, including Balloons over the Bluegrass Festival!

What a cool display promoting the Balloons over the Bluegrass Festival, located at the Boyle County Public Library!

Don't miss BOTB festival on Sunday, August 9th, at the Danville-Boyle County Airport, from 4-9 PM!

07/29/2026

Don't miss Balloons over the Bluegrass Festival (an official Boyle County America 250th event) on Sunday, August 9th at the Danville-Boyle County Airport!! Come hungry, full list of food trucks and vendors below 👇

07/27/2026

Boyle County's America 250 encompasses much of our local history. You can experience some of that yourself during the upcoming Soul of Second Street festival, in downtown Danville at Constitution Square.
Come out for an eventful Saturday!

07/27/2026

Every family recipe has a story. ❤️🍽️

Was your grandmother's pie recipe the centerpiece of every holiday? Is there a favorite dish that's been passed down through generations? Those recipes are more than just ingredients, they're part of our community's history.

As part of Boyle County's America 250 celebration, the Cooking Up Community project is collecting treasured family recipes, the stories behind them, and photos that help preserve these memories for future generations.

Want to learn how you can contribute your family's recipe and become part of this unique community archive? Read all about the project and the different ways to participate here:

👉 https://danvillekentucky.com/america-250/share-recipes-stories-through-cooking-up-community-project/

Centre College Boyle County Public Library

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...

07/20/2026

Don't miss Balloons over the Bluegrass Festival, August 9th!

07/17/2026

Discover Boyle County’s History Like Never Before! 🇺🇸

As we continue celebrating America’s 250th birthday in 2026, there’s no better time to explore the incredible stories, places, and people that shaped our community.

You can do that using the free America 250 history app, making it easier than ever to take a self-guided journey through Danville-Boyle County’s rich history!

Developed by Centre College students in partnership with the Danville-Boyle County America 250 Celebration Committee, this interactive app features historic locations throughout our community and allows you to discover fascinating stories right from your phone.

Whether you’re a lifelong resident or visiting Boyle County for the first time, the app is a fun way to:
✨ Explore historic sites
✨ Learn the stories behind our landmarks
✨ Discover hidden gems throughout the county
✨ Experience the places where Kentucky’s story began

From Constitution Square to museums, historic buildings, and other meaningful locations, every stop offers a chance to connect with the people and moments that helped shape our community and our nation.

📲 Download the app today and start your own America 250 adventure. It is listed in your iPhone or Android App Store as “Boyle County KY Historic Tour”.

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