On April 26, 1785, a young woman named Jeanne Rabin gave birth to a baby boy on his father’s sugar plantation in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (today Haiti). This boy would have been considered a misbegotten child by the standards of Western society in the 18th century. His parents, a French chambermaid and a
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our park naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. You’ll learn a little about nature’s recycling process, and you won’t want to miss the sow bug race! Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Since 2008, most visitors to the museum and nature center at John James Audubon State Park have passed the American Bald Eagle statue when walking up the front steps. Created by Kentucky artist, Raymond Graf, it is one of 16 life-sized bronze sculptures based on illustrations in John James Audubon’s The Birds of America that
Museum Monday videos feature stories from the museum collection and the history of John James Audubon State Park. Join our curator, Heidi Taylor-Caudill, for a new Museum Monday video about our collection of John James Audubon’s calling cards and calling card case. From 1826 to 1838, Audubon worked tirelessly to sell himself as a respectable
The Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park is temporarily closed to visitors. During this time of self-isolation, our staff is working to bring you entertaining and engaging content that you can explore from home. On Fridays we will be sharing a summary of that week’s content in a “Weekly Roundup” post
Audubon Arts and Ohio Valley Art League (OVAL) have joined forces for a new exhibit entitled, “Peace in the Valley,” which communicates the spirit and essence of peace. Over 80 pieces of original art by tri-state and regional artists are hanging at the John James Audubon Museum until June 18, 2020. Since the Audubon Museum
Grab a front row seat for this bird banding adventure from John James Audubon State Park, on today’s Recreation Station!
Wild Wednesday videos feature virtual explorations of John James Audubon State Park. Join our park naturalist, Lisa Hoffman, for a new Wild Wednesday video. On this 50th anniversary of Earth Day, help us celebrate the spring beauty of Audubon State Park through this nature slideshow. Questions? Contact Lisa at lisa.hoffman@ky.gov or 270-826-2247 ext. 228.
Museum Monday videos feature stories from the museum collection and the history of John James Audubon State Park. Join our curator, Heidi Taylor-Caudill, for our newest Museum Monday video. Learn the story of the Henderson citizens who came together to clear a path for the creation of John James Audubon State Park in the early
The Museum and Nature Center at John James Audubon State Park is temporarily closed to visitors. During this time of self-isolation, our staff is working to bring you entertaining and engaging content that you can explore from home. On Fridays we will be sharing a summary of that week’s content in a “Weekly Roundup” post