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We received this note from Sheila Adams and it really made our day. Thanks to Sheila for allowing us to share with all of you!Hello, My Mother was from Elkhorn City, Ky. Her name is Alma Adams Robertson McGuffey.
She was one of 5 girls born to William (Bill) Adams and Manerva Thompson. She is now 87 years old and today I was showing her this webpage when she got so excited she had tears in her...
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The public is invited to a comprehensive planning meeting sponsored by the Big Sandy Area Development District at the Elkhorn City Public Library, Wednesday, July 22. The meeting will start at 5pm.
This is part of the ongoing effort to rebuild Elkhorn City's Comprehensive Plan that will guide development over the next 5-10 years. The Elkhorn City area has been described as one of "Kentucky's hidden gems" and "with unlimited potential" by...
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Elkhorn City knows how to throw an Independence celebration, so don't miss out on the Fourth on the Fork 3, Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4 brought to you by the Elkhorn City Volunteer Fire Department. Enjoy good food, wrestling, live music, rides and fireworks at the EC ballpark both days. Good clean fun for the whole family, so don't miss it! -
Memorial Day weekend brings many folks home to be with families and friends. Why not add a llittle historical performance art to the mix? Bushwhacking on the Russell Fork brings hundreds of reenactors and Civil War enthusiasts to Elkhorn City for camping on the banks of the beautiful Russell Fork river and two days of battling over historic Polley Island downtown.The weekend is chock full of events and opportunties to interact with reenactors and famous characters from the...
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The annual Bushwhacking on the Russell Fork is just around the corner, May 28-30. Join us for one of the fastest growing civil war reenactment events in the United States. The camps will be open for student tours and visitors on Friday. The opening parade and event dedication is Saturday morning at 9:00. Skirmishes will commence at 2pm both Saturday and Sunday. It's not too late to register if are a reenactor.Want to help out with...
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If you want to see the Wizard, you'd better get your tickets now! Artists Collaborative Theatre's latest production is filling the seats of the state of the art building. The Wizard of Oz, based on the novel by J. Frank Baum, combines the unlimited talent of the fine cast with a bit of technical wizardry for a spectacle you've got to see.The Artists Collaborative Theatre is located on Patty Loveless Blvd in...
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The Pine Mountain Trail Conference and ECAHC invites everyone out to hike the Elkhorn City and Breaks loop of the state park on Saturday, February 20. The group will gather at the trailhead shelter on Carson Island in Elkhorn City at 9:30 a.m.This strenuous winter hike will cover approximately 6 miles, from the shelter up the old road/trail and up Buzzard Bait to the Yellow Cliffs that overlook east Elkhorn City and Pool Point. This is over a 1200 foot elevation gain in about 2 miles...
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Update: The Carla Gover and Clack Mountain String Band shows will be rescheduled after the weather turns.Fans of folk and mountain music do not want to miss the 3 concerts featuring Kentucky artists coming soon to ACT.
2009 Telluride Troubadour Mitch Barrett kicks off the series on January 23. Mitch brings a great voice to his blend of folk and country songwriting and his performances always bring welcome surprises. Multiple award winning songwriter--and...
