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Department of Parks
Cumberland Falls Historical Dinner Series Features “Black Patch War Hero” On Aug. 18
CORBIN, Ky. – The Cumberland Falls State Resort Park Historical Dinner Series will present the story of a young man who witnessed the violent “Black Patch War” in Western Kentucky in the early 1900s.
“Black Patch War Hero,” featuring Ethan Smith as young Price Hollowell, will be Aug. 18 with dinner at 6 p.m. and the program at 7 p.m. The dinner and show are $25. The park is offering an overnight package that includes a lodge room, dinner and show for two for $105.
“Black Patch War Hero” is part of the Kentucky Humanities Council Kentucky Chautauqua, which provides actors who portray characters from the state’s past. The Black Patch War was a violent period in the state’s history prompted by low prices paid for dark leaf tobacco.
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park has a lodge, Riverview Restaurant, cottages, campground, hiking trails, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, other recreational activities and a great view of Cumberland Falls. For more information, call the park at 1-800-325-0063.
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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov
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