Barton Museum
Located in Barton, Kentucky, United States, the Barton Museum is a museum dedicated to Henry Patton. Henry Barton was a famous American humanitarian and founder of the Red Cross in the 19th century. The museum houses a large collection of artefacts, photographs and materials related to Patton, showing his life, humanitarianism and the history of the Red Cross. In addition, the museum hosts various exhibitions and educational activities to educate the public about humanitarianism and the Red Cross and to promote social progress and human welfare.
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Mary Todd Lincoln House
The Mary Todd Lincoln House in Kentucky is the birthplace and family home of Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States. Located at 578 West Maxwell Street in Lexington, Kentucky, this historic building was built in 1803 and is a Georgian red brick building with historical and cultural value. The Mary Todd Lincoln House is a two-story building with 14 rooms, including a family kitchen, pantry, dining room, living room, bedroom, and study. The house also has a large garden with a variety of plants and flowers. The Mary Todd Lincoln House has been open to the public since the 1960s. Visitors can tour the interior and exterior of the historic site and learn about the history and life of the Lincoln family. In addition, visitors can enjoy the works and handicrafts of local artists.