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Event
Hike History: Camp Nelson Created
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Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 37.797115, -84.600858
Camp Nelson National Monument 6614 Danville Road Loop 2 Nicholasville, Kentucky 40356
Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time:
10:30 AM
Duration:
1 hour and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Hike
Description
Join the National Park Service for a guided tour of Camp Nelson National Monument starting at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 30, 2022!
The History Hike commemorates the establishment of Camp Nelson by the US Army on April 29, 1863. Park Ranger Steve T. Phan and Archeologist Dr. W. Stephen McBride will guide visitors on an exploration of the park’s grounds and detail the development of the military base in the summer of 1863.
The moderate hike will be conducted over unpaved trails and includes inclines and steeper sections. Participants should wear hiking boots and bring water. Leashed dogs are permitted on the program.
The program begins in front of the park visitor center. For more information, please visit the park's Facebook page: https://fb.me/e/1NTN2YPNx
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