Historic Walking Tour
Take a stroll back through time and discover the past of Franklin Ky’s historic downtown district.
In commemoration of America’s 250th birthday, Simpson County Tourism Commission will offer walking tours in Franklin’s downtown historic district.
Costumed tour guides will walk you through the tour and tell you about the events and businesses that have shaped Franklin for past 207 years.
Tour guides – Capt. John Simpson and Benjamin Franklin will tell you why Simpson County and the City of Franklin were named for their service to America’s history. Each of the four streets in the Historic Downtown District have seen many businesses come and go over the years,. Yet, “the square,” as it is fondly referred to by the locals, is still a vital part of life in Franklin today.
“We decided to offer the walking tours as a way to engage residents with their local history.” said Amy Ellis, executive director of Simpson County Tourism. “Local historian, Nicky Hughes, compiled the script for the tour. He and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Steve Thurmond will lead the tours.”
Two ticket options are available for the tours.
Guided Tour – For the guided walking tour only – A $15 ticket will be sold for the guided tour which will begin at 6 p.m. at the Simpson County Tourism Commission at 105 West Cedar Street.
Dinner and Guided Tour -Tickets are $35 for the guided walking tour with a buffet style dinner at The Brickyard Cafe’. A buffet of Kentucky Hot Browns, fried chicken, green beans and potatoes will be served and included in the ticket price. The tour will begin at the restaurant and proceed through the downtown district. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. The tour will begin about 6:30 p.m. The Brickyard is located at 205 West Cedar Street.
The guided tour portions will last 45 minutes to an hour.
Both tours will be offered on June 11, 18 and 25. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite or at the Simpson County Tourism Commission in person or via phone at 270-586-3040. Link to the tickets can be found on the Tourism website at www.visitfranklinky.com. The number of tickets available is limited.
– For the guided walking tour only – A $15 ticket will be sold for the guided tour which will begin at 6 p.m. at the Simpson County Tourism Commission at 105 West Cedar Street.
Dinner and Guided Tour -Tickets are $35 for the guided walking tour with a buffet style dinner at The Brickyard Cafe’. A buffet of Kentucky Hot Browns, fried chicken, green beans and potatoes will be served and included in the ticket price. The tour will begin at the restaurant and proceed through the downtown district. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. The tour will begin about 6:30 p.m. The Brickyard is located at 205 West Cedar Street.
The guided tour portions will last 45 minutes to an hour.
Both tours will be offered on June 11, 18 and 25. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite or at the Simpson County Tourism Commission in person or via phone at 270-586-3040. Link to the tickets can be found on the Tourism website at www.visitfranklinky.com. The number of tickets available is limited.