Danville Attractions
Danville (pop. 15,000) was founded in 1775 and was the capital of the Kentucky District of Virginia for many years. Many landmark structures are found in the town including Kentucky's first college, a school for the deaf, law school, log cabin courthouse as well as the first post office west of the Allegheny Mountains.
Constitution Square State Historic Site
Between 1784 and 1792, ten constitutional conventions took place at the courthouse of Constitution Square in Danville. On June 1, 1792, Kentucky became the fifteenth state in the union. Replicas of the courthouse, jail and meetinghouse are located within the square.
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities
Gift shop
McDowell House, Apothecary and Gardens
The Danville home of Dr Ephraim McDowell, a pioneer surgeon, has been restored and furnished to its early 19th C appearance. Dr McDowell's apothecary shop is located next door.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
March 2 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 1 to March 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 5.00 |
| Youth 20 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 4 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Pioneer Playhouse
The Pioneer Playhouse in Danville was founded in 1950. It was an empty field turned into a theatre complex. The unconventional, hand-built theatre serves a pre-show dinner out of doors and a live performance Tuesday through Saturday.
