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106 Brewer Dr.
Central City Kentucky businessman Clarence Brewer Jr. began the construction of his racing enterprise, Brewco Motorsports, in 1994 with one racecar and a small shop. Now he begins his 11th season as a car owner in the NASCAR Busch Series, Grand National Division. Visitors are welcome at Brewco Motorsports and can go on a self-guided tour of the Motorsports shop where cars are being completed for each race. It's not unusual for visitors to watch the assimilation of the car and the process of bodywork and detail given to each car. The race car team transporters are also an added attraction along with the trophy room that houses many wins. Visitors can also purchase souvenirs in the gift shop, and meet the staff who are always happy to provide answers to any question that guests might have. Paradise Park Museum Complex is
a full size coal mining town from the 1920s era. The complex celebrates
Muhlenberg's once world class coal mining as well as some of the old
country homes, schools and musical traditions. The late Merle Travis
birthplace, which contains his memorabilia is housed in the complex.
Located between Greenville and Central City Kentucky, the museum complex
is also the site of the two-day international thumb picking event.
The Coal Mines Shotgun House was the second structure moved to the Paradise Park area. The shotgun house, formerly a company house, was furnished to coal mining families who worked at the local mines.
Merle Travis Birthplace
Merle Travis was born on November 17, 1917 in Rosewood in the southern
portion of Muhlenberg County to Rob and Laura Etta Latham Travis. His
birthplace was moved to Paradise Park where it was renovated. Today the
birthplace contains not only Merle Travis memorabilia but also Hall of
Fame pictures and other interesting items given by many pickers. The Four Legends Fountain is a tribute to four great guitarists (Kennedy Jones, Ike Everly, Mose Rager, Merle Travis), who used the thumb picking style of guitar playing. The fountain stands in Drakesboro, KY near Highway 176.
122 South Cherry St.
The Duncan Museum & Art Gallery located at 122 South Cherry Street in Greenville was built in 1912 by William Graham Duncan of the Duncan Coal Company. His grandson Hamilton Richardson Duncan Sr. donated the home to the City of Greenville to serve as a museum that reflects the heritage of Muhlenberg county and Kentucky. Throughout the home are Lovely paneled walls made of cherry, walnut, and mahogany. Oak bordered inlaid hardwood gives elegance to the floors and a beautiful stained glass original bay window remains in the dining room. The museum has recently restored the fireplace and mantel back to the 1912 design The museum houses many different permanent exhibits which include a coal museum, Native American, Victorian, Duncan family treasures, Muhlenberg Celebrities and much more! The museum also has rotating monthly exhibits throughout the year. The museum offers art classes and is a wonderful setting to rent for various events. For more information please call 270-338-2605 or visit www.duncanculturalcenter.com
Luke's Town and Country Flea Market
Inc. located at 2006 US Highway 62 W. in
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Muhlenberg Community Theatre Inc.,
located at 120 North Main Street in Greenville, is listed under the
National Register of Historic Places and presented silent movies and
vaudeville acts in the early 1900's. The theatre closed in 1970 and was
later used as a wrestling arena. In 1983, a group of interested citizens
purchased the establishment and converted it into a stage performance
theatre. On February 25, 1999 its grand reopening took place after
extensive renovation/restoration in 1998.
Greenville,
KY is open every Monday afternoon and every Tuesday morning. The market covers 13 acres with 50 dealers
Monday afternoon and up to 400 dealers on Tuesday morning. The rustic
surrounding area is scenic with Lake Malone and many other state parks
nearby. There is a real family atmosphere at the flea market and a large
antique display and collection to view. Concessions are available.
270-338-4920 or 270-338-6284.