Category: Featured
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Remembering Bonnie Hall Collins: A Bridge Between Generations
Beloved Mother and Grandmother, Preserver of History We take this moment to honor the legacy of Bonnie Hall Collins, age 87, who passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. A proud daughter of Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, Bonnie devoted her life to family, heritage, and preserving the stories that shape who we are. For descendants of the…
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Honoring Our Heritage: 2025 Hatfields & McCoys Historic Sites Spring Cleanup
Memorial Day Weekend, Pike County & Surrounding Areas Each spring, the storied legacy of the Hatfields and McCoys comes alive—not in conflict, but in community dedication. Over Memorial Day weekend 2025, local volunteers, Hatfield and McCoy descendants, and tourism leaders joined forces to restore and honor several key sites connected to our region’s most famous…
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Holler Critters Set 3: Critter Chaos Spoiler
Critter Chaos has arrived — and it’s raising a ruckus! The third official Holler Critters card set, Critter Chaos, is now available at the Pikeville-Pike County, KY Welcome Center Gift Shop, brought to you by Pikeville-Pike County Tourism in proud partnership with Double Kwik. Welcome This Year’s Sponsor – Double Kwik! We’d like to give…
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Flood Relief: Send Your Support
Recently, our beloved Pikeville-Pike County community was hit by a devastating flood. Countless businesses faced overwhelming water damage, neighborhoods were submerged, and, most heartbreakingly, we lost several cherished community members. Through this tragedy, we have seen the incredible resilience and unity that defines our home. We are Pike County Strong, and we will get through…
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2025 Pikeville Hillbilly Days Parade: How to Apply and Join the Fun
If you’re looking for a vibrant, family-friendly event in Southeast Kentucky, Hillbilly Days is the place to be! April 24th-26th, 2025, locals and visitors alike will flock to Pikeville, Kentucky, for a weekend packed with toe-tapping music, savory festival food, and a whole lot of good-hearted “hillbilly” spirit. One of the festival’s most beloved traditions is its lively…
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Your Guide to Dils Cemetery: History and Map
The Dils Cemetery is located at the mouth of Chloe Creek and the By-Pass Road in Pikeville, Kentucky. The property was purchased in 1871 by Col. John Dils, Jr. as part of a larger tract that ran several miles up Chloe Creek. Later, Col. Dils sold the property, excluding the cemetery from the deed. The…