Tag: Kentucky
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The Hatfields and McCoys: Remembering the 1888 New Year’s Day Massacre
The Hatfields and McCoys are one of the most famous feuding families in American history. This infamous feud began in the late nineteenth century in the rugged mountains of eastern Kentucky, along the border of southern West Virginia. These two infamous families engaged each other in a bitter struggle of betrayal, jealousy, and revenge. The…
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Devil Anse Hatfield Descendant Speaks at the McCoy Well – What Did He Have to Say?
Each September, Pike County Tourism CVB, along with the Pike County government and various community leaders host Hatfield McCoy Heritage Days, a multi-day event that involves many descendants of Hatfields and the McCoys. Descendants of these famous feuding families come to Pikeville and the surrounding area to engage in storytelling, meet and greets, and special…
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G Force Rally Visits Pikeville For High Octane Fun
Over the past several years, Pikeville-Pike County Tourism CVB has been working with local partners such as Backroads of Appalachia, Pikeville City Tourism and others to bring car clubs to Pike County and the surrounding Eastern Kentucky region. These are no ordinary car clubs, however. Tourism officials have worked to bring exotic cars to the…
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Pike County Permit Fees for Motorized Trails
There has been a lot of conversation (and buzz) about Pike County’s upcoming Hillbilly Trails! As we move forward with the completion of the trail, we wanted to share some permit pricing details with the public. Below are some details on the fees pricing, which will be used for upkeep, security and the cleaning of…
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Host Your Meeting on the Mountaintop
Pikeville-Pike County Tourism CVB brings the character to every conference or group meeting we host. Pikeville is a small city located in the southeastern most part of Kentucky, far enough removed to provide a peaceful atmosphere, yet close enough to major business centers like Lexington, Richmond, and Louisville to allow for easy travel. We will help…
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Revo Rally & Dreamcars Daily Meet & Greet
Everyone is invited to come to the Revo Rally & Dreamcars Daily Meet & Greet event, which will be held Saturday, July 31st at Pike Central High School from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Attendees are invited to mingle with the car owners, and may even get the opportunity to sit in one of these…