Waveland State Historic Site

About Waveland State Historic Site

A Greek revival house completed in 1848 by Joseph Bryan, a grandnephew of Daniel Boone, with tours focused on the family and on life on a 19th-century Kentucky plantation. A stop on Kentucky's African American Heritage Trail; the grounds are open dawn to dusk.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking

Amenities & facilities

• 🛝 Playground
• 🌿 Nature Center
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Upcoming events at Waveland State Historic Site

• Holiday TeasNov 10, 2026

Event details and registration are on the Kentucky State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Waveland State Historic Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Fort Boonesborough State Park
• Old Fort Harrod State Park
• Isaac Shelby Cemetery State Historic Site
• Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site
• Taylorsville Lake State Park
• Lincoln Homestead State Park