Three other dioceses were established at the same time in New York City, Boston and Philadelphia. The cathedral stands on 17-inch thick yellow poplar columns and is held together by wooden pegs.
Pope Leo XII as well as the King of Sicily donated large oil paintings to honor the cathedral. Unfortunately, time has severely darkened the paintings. The original oil lamps have been turned upside down and are powered by electricity. The cathedral has been raised to a basilica based upon its history.
Behind the church is the Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey History. Originally the Spalding Hall of St. Joseph’s, it is filled with bourbon memorabilia including regular and miniature bottles, jugs, stills, and serving trays. It also has a spot to “honor” Carrie Nation.
A Percheron horse drawn carriage was our means of touring historic Bardstown. Most of the buildings and homes date back to the 1700 and 1800s. Some families have continued to reside in these homes for four generations.
The Court House was built in 1892. The old jail is now an inn but still has stocks ready for miscreants.
Our afternoon was free to wander as we pleased. Some visited the craft fair, some bought jewelry, and some sat on red stools enjoying the treats of an old-fashioned soda fountain.
Saturday night became date night when everyone changed out of their everyday clothes and put on their finest for dinner and a ride on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train.
Our trip to Limestone Spring Junction and back took us passed forests, bonded bourbon warehouses, homes and fields of corn. As we gently rolled along, we enjoyed a delicious dinner and great service. We liked our dates too.
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