Whitley Family Reunion

The management of the William Whitley House Historic Site is pleased to announce the planning of a Whitley Family Reunion for the descendants of William and Esther Whitley.  Families including Owsley, Pennington, Stephenson, McKinney, and other connected lineages are invited to join this special gathering. The event is scheduled to take place from July 3-5, 2025. The year 2025 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Wilderness Road, which runs directly in front of the Whitley House, as well as the founding of the City of Stanford. This reunion will coincide with the Crab Orchard Fourth of July Celebration, the oldest in the state. To request more information and a registration form, please send an email to: jvanhook@lincolnky.com. You can also obtain a registration form at the William Whitley House once it opens for the season on April 24. The house will be open from Thursday to Saturday, between 10 AM and 3 PM.