Kentucky Department of Parks

Old Fort Harrod State Park In 1774, James Harrod established the first permanent settlement west of the Alleghenies in what would become Central Kentucky.

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Old Fort Harrod State Park

KENTUCKY’S FIRST SETTLEMENT. Located in the heart of the Bluegrass, Old Fort Harrod’s James Harrod Conference Center is the perfect location for your meeting. Facilities once known as the Black Box Theatre have undergone renovation and have been reopened for meetings and social events. From corporate board meetings to weddings—you are sure to be pleased. This centrally located meeting facility is sure to be convenient and productive.

Preserving Kentucky's pioneer history, the fort has been reconstructed near the site of the original. The Lincoln Marriage Temple shelters the original log cabin where Abraham Lincoln's parents were married in 1806, and the Mansion Museum houses Civil War artifacts, a gun display, Native American artifacts and a collection of Lincoln memorabilia.

James Harrod Conference Center

Three separate meeting rooms. Ample parking.

Harrod Banquet Room:

meeting roomDimensions: 47’x47’. Built in screen and staging available. 160 people at round tables or 200 people in a reception standup style. $300.00 rental/deposit.

 

 


Lincoln Board Room:

Intimate room with windows. Perfect for the strategic planning session. Sits 20 people. $50.00 rental/deposit.

Pioneer Room:

Room with small kitchen area. Sits 20 people. $50.00/deposit.

Amphitheatre:

Chairs included. $300.00 rental/$200 deposit.

Indoor & Outdoor Theatre:

Chairs & Shelter included.$500.00 rental/ $400 deposit.

Park Grounds:

Weddings $100.00 rental.

Shelter:

$50.00 rental.

Cell Service

Cell service is excellent.

Lodging

Available

Food Service

Available

Location

Located on the corner of Hwy 127 & Hwy 68

Lexington—32 miles

Frankfort—32 miles

Louisville—73 miles

Danville—10 miles

More Information

Contact Information

Old Fort Harrod State Park
100 South College Street
Harrodsburg, KY 40330-0156
859-734-3314
Park Manager: Joan Huffman