I Dream of Jeanie is a 1952 American historical musical film based on the songs and life of Stephen Foster who wrote the 1854 song "Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair" from which the title is taken. https://youtu.be/QXYeYearjXI
These books are all set in Kentucky. Click on the pictures of the book covers to begin reading!
The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come by John Fox, Jr.
Daniel Boone: The Pioneer of Kentucky by John S. C. Abbott
Aunt Jane of Kentucky by Eliza Calvert Hall
The Law of Hemlock Mountain by Hugh Lundsford
Crestlands: A Centennial Story of Cane Ridge by Mary Addams Bayne
Our next stop on The Great River Road is Kentucky! We will only move through 4 counties in this state, however, we will encounter several important archeological sites. Some of the earliest inhabitants of North America lived along the Mississippi Valley and Kentucky is one of the places to learn more about them. Click on the photo below to find extensive details on The Great River Road in Kentucky!
The town at Wickliffe Mounds was a ceremonial and administrative center of an important chiefdom in the Mississippian culture. At its peak, it probably had a population that reached into the hundreds. Amateur and semi-professional excavations 
first began around 1913. In 1932, Fain W. King, a lumberman & amateur archaeologist from Paducah, KY privately paid for the Alabama Museum of Natural History archaeology staff to conduct excavations in 3 mounds. To help defray the cost, one hour guided tours were conducted at the site for $1. In 1983, the site was donated to Murray State University to be used for research and training students. Click on the picture to find out more about the mounds!
Columbus - Bel
mont State Park is the site of a Confederate fortification built during the American Civil War. It was considered by both North and South to be strategically significant in gaining and keeping control of the Mississippi River. Confederate General Leonidas Polk fortified the area beginning in September of 1861 and referred to it as the "Gibraltar of the West". He had it equipped with a massive chain that was stretched across the Mississippi to block the passage of Union gunboats and supply vessels. Columbus was the northernmost Confederate base along the Mississippi, protecting Memphis, Vicksburg, and other key Southern holdings. Click on the picture of the marker to find out more!
Two popular dishes in Kentucky are Burgoo and Hot Browns.
Burgoo is a spicy stew, similar to Irish or Mulligan stew, often served with cornbread or corn muffins. It is often prepared communally as a social gathering. It is popular as the basis for civic fund-raisers. Click on the photo below for a recipe from Tim Farmer's Country Kitchen!
The Hot Brown is an open-faced sandwich of turkey breast or turkey breast and ham and bacon, covered in creamy Mornay sauce and baked or broiled until the bread is crisp and the sauce begins to brown. Cheddar cheese or American cheese may be added for the sauce. Click on the photo for the recipe!
Bluegrass Music developed in the 1940s in the Appalachian region. It is traditionally played on acoustic stringed instruments. It has roots in traditional English, Scottish and Irish ballads and dance tunes, and in traditional African-American blues and jazz. Settle down and listen to little!
