Richmond Attractions
Richmond (pop. 30,000) was named after the capital of Virginia and was the site of a major Civil War battle in August 1862. The town is home to Eastern Kentucky University.
The Arnim D Hummel Planetarium is located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. A star show includes a night sky presentation and a variety of astronomical information.
Public shows, including a children's show, are offered in the afternoon and early evening.
The White Hall State Historic Site is a house within a house. The original house was built in 1798-1799 in the Georgian-style. The new building, White Hall, was built above and around Clermont by Cassius Clay in the 1860s. Noteworthy features of the house include 16-foot ceilings and a forerunner of a central heating system fueled by two fireboxes in the basement with ducts leading to fireplaces in each room of the house.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 9am-4pm; Closed: Mon, Tue