Author Archives: Bobbi Kayser
General Store Restoration Not Without Precedent
“This, milord, is my family’s axe. We have owned it for almost nine hundred years, see. Of course, sometimes it needed a new blade. And sometimes it has required a new handle, new designs on the metalwork, a little refreshing of the ornamentation . . . but is this not the nine hundred-year-old axe of … Continue reading
RESTORATION UPDATE
Hi folks. I know an update has been a long time coming, and I apologize for keeping you waiting for so long. A lot of things have been going on around here and a lot of it is not worth discussing. But you should rest assured that the disassembly work and the foundation work has … Continue reading
RABBIT HASH SEEKS NEW MAYOR
BECOME A PART OF HISTORY! Rabbit Hash Mayor, Lucy Lou, has instituted term limits and is set to retire on November 8, 2016, opening the door to a new mayoral election for the town. She is the first Rabbit Hash mayor to NOT die in office. The new mayor will become the very first mayor … Continue reading
RESTORATION UPDATE
May, 18, 2016 by Don Clare Hello friends and supporters. We had a very good turn-out for our public meeting this past Monday at the Boone County Extension Service Meeting Rooms. What a great facility! If you were unable to attend, you missed a great presentation hosted by Mike Striker, our project manager, who … Continue reading
Southgate House “Restore The Store” Benefit
If you love live local music then there is no way you should miss the upcoming benefit at the Southgate House Reunion. This is an AMAZING lineup of over 30 acts for only $20/person for 2 days! All proceeds benefit the restoration of our beloved Rabbit Hash General Store! So check out this list of … Continue reading
Restoration Update
by Don Clare It is with a big sigh of relief to report that the dismantling, de-nailing, hauling and storing of the surviving materials from the Store are completed. Last Friday we had a general community clean up of the General Store site and a large number of you donated your time and labor … Continue reading
Public Meeting Planned for Rabbit Hash General Store
Rabbit Hash, KY: Stakeholders are invited to a meeting for the Rabbit Hash Historical Society to provide an update and information on the progress of rehabilitation of the General Store. Representatives from firms assisting with the rehabilitation will provide information and answer questions. Attendees will receive an update about the rehabilitation plan and information on … Continue reading
B & B RIVERBOAT KENTUCKY DERBY SUNSET CRUISE TO BENEFIT RABBIT HASH RESTORATION EFFORT
In the wake of the devastating fire that left the iconic Rabbit Hash General Store in ruins on February 13, 2016, B & B Riverboats will be partnering with the Rabbit Hash Historical Society to launch a sunset dinner cruise from the Port Of Rabbit Hash on Sunday, May 1st. Boarding will begin at 5:00, … Continue reading
Photography Art Show Opening
Please join us at The Lowell Lee Scott Visual Arts Center (in the barn) for a Photography Art Show featuring the works of Libby Peace, Jeanne Sheridan, Barbara Bardes, Ruby Young, Stephen Metz, and John Engleman. The opening is on 8/21/14 but the show will be hanging in the Lowell Lee Scott Visual Art Center in … Continue reading