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SUMMARY:2026 Great Saltpetre Cave Open House
DESCRIPTION:The next Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House is: \nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026 – 10am to 3:30pm     (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)\nSunday\, May 17\, 2026 – 10am to 3:30pm.     (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm) \n(Note: The Open House is always the weekend after Mother’s Day.) \nGreat Saltpetre Cave was a significant source of saltpeter for gunpowder during the War of 1812. (Note: “saltpetre” is the old spelling.) \nThe property has been an important part of the Rockcastle County community. Join us for: \n\nGuided tours of the Cave.\nFree soup beans and corn bread.\nFood concession stand operated by the Livingston Fire Department.\nSouvenir concession stand.\nMiles of hiking trails.\nBring a picnic lunch.\n\nThe public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring the whole family for a great day of interesting fun. The free cave tours last 45 to 60 minutes. The cave has electric lights. The cave floor is generally flat.  Dress for the cave environment – comfortable shoes and a sweatshirt. The cave is 57 degrees year-round. Bring a flashlight\, if you wish. \nAdmission is free\, but donations to the Preserve are always appreciated! \nDirections: \nI-75 to Exit 59 (Mt Vernon/Livingston).  Go East on Route 25 for about 100 yards.\nTurn Left onto route 1004\, continue on route 1004 about 4 miles\nuntil it comes to a “T” (Just past RR tracks and cement bridge).\nTurn right and continue about 5 miles farther to the Great Saltpetre Preserve.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/2026-great-saltpetre-cave-open-house-2/
LOCATION:Great Saltpetre Cave\, 237 Saltpetre Cave Road\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
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