Event
Hensley Settlement Tour
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Fee:
Adults - $10.00 Interagency Senior Pass - $5.00 Interagency Access Pass - $5.00 Children ages twelve and under - $5.00Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Dates:
May 18, 2024 to November 03, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours and 30 minutes
Type of Event
Guided Tour
Description
Join park rangers and step into the past at the historic Hensley Settlement on top of Brush Mountain. Stroll down fence-lined lanes, look into the springhouse, and sit in the one-room schoolhouse. The Hensley Settlement was established in 1903 by Sherman Hensley and was occupied until 1951. The historic buildings remain and can be visited on this 4 1/2 to 5 hour tour.
Important things to know for a safe and enjoyable Hensley Settlement Tour:
- Tour departs from visitor center via shuttle, then once at the settlement the tour requires walking one mile
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Pack a cold lunch you can hold on your lap for lunch with a ranger at Hensley Settlement
- If no reservations have been booked by noon the day before the tour, it will be canceled
- Reservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817
- Reservations are accepted by phone or in person only between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily
- Tours are limited to 10 people
- Tours are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances
- Those who are sick, have Covid 19 symptoms, or have been exposed to someone with Covid 19 symptoms should not participate in the tour
Reservation or Registration: Yes
Reservations can be made up to 1 month in advance by calling the visitor center at 606-248-2817.
Reservations are accepted by phone or in person only between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
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