Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve invites you to the Saltpetre Festival at Open House, May 19 (9 am-5 pm) and May 20 (10 am - 4 pm).

Great Saltpetre Cave was a significant source of saltpetre during the War of 1812. In this bicentennial year, help celebrate Kentucky’s history. You can enjoy:

• Guided tours of the cave
• Free soup beans and cornbread
• Food concession stand operated by the Livingston Fire Department
• Souvenir concession stand
• Miles of hiking trails
• The picnic lunch you bring

Special features for 2012:

• 1800-1815 living history encampment
• Book Nook – local history, local authors
• Demonstration saltpetre vat

Admission is free, but donations are always appreciated!

Route 1004 (Big Cave Road) Mt. Vernon, KY

Click here to print a flyer with map: http://kypride.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Saltpetre-Cave-Open-House.pdf