MORGAN’S
RAID 2008– GENERAL INFORMATION
 The
reenactment site is at the historical Cardome Centre. The site was
named by James Fischer Robinson, who was born in Scott County in
1800 and who, through a series of circumstances and maneuvers, became
the Governor of Kentucky in 1862, during the Civil War. The name
Cardome comes from the Latin words 'cara domus,' meaning "dear
home."
In 1896 the Robinson heirs sold the property to the Sisters of
Visitation, a Catholic religious order of nuns founded in France
in 1610. The oldest building in the main complex (Building No. 2)
was known as the Academy Building, and was built in 1895 as an addition
to the already existing Chambers-Robinson mansion. (The mansion,
unfortunately, was destroyed by fire in 1986.) The main building
on the site, also known as the Monastery Building (Building No. 1)
was constructed at the turn of the century and holds the real jewel
of the complex, the former church Chapel. This room, with its wonderful
old grandeur and high ceilings now serves as the location for the
Morgan's Raid Grand Ball. The nuns established a Catholic girls school
here for a number years. When the nuns left, they sold the property
to the City of Georgetown.
The City has preserved the history of the property and uses it
as a community center, which includes a number of yearly activities,
an Adult Learning Center, Senior
Citizens, ArtWorks, Montessori School and the Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, the Friendship
Garden. The Centre is also offered for private rental events. (A detailed history
is available inside Building No. 1.)
Large fields lie behind the complex of buildings, offering ample
room for the Morgan's Raid event. The field immediately behind the
buildings is used for the Union and Confederate campsites, Sutler
Row, and others vendors. A larger field behind and to one side of
the complex offers a wide vista for military operations, and room
for a large crowd of spectators. The two fields are separated by
a tree line, so that the battle scenario has a much cleaner appearance
for both participants and photographers. The buildings and the field
behind the buildings contain a number of water spigots. Though a
short walk may be required to fill canteens or tubs, ample water
is available on a 24-hour basis. Military camps will be provided
for the Union and Confederate forces. A mixed camp will be provided
for military and civilian reenactors who wish to camp together.
Travel
Directions to Cardome Centre
Located on Hwy. 25, approximately 1/2 mile north of Main Street, Georgetown
I-64 East Directions
Georgetown Exit 69, left on US 62, cross over US 460 By Pass to US
460, at stop sign turn right, to first stop light left on US 25(Broadway).
Cross over bridge at Elkhorn Creek. The first drive on the left is
the main entrance.
I-64 West to I-75 North Directions
Georgetown-Paris Exit (125), left at light (US 460), 4th stop light
(downtown) right (US 25/Broadway). Cross over bridge at Elkhorn Creek.
The first drive on the left is the main entrance.
I-75 North Directions (through Downtown)
Take the Georgetown-Paris Exit 125 and turn LEFT. This will take
you downtown and onto Main Street. At the 4th stop light (intersection
of Hwy. 25 and Main,) turn RIGHT by the Courthouse. Travel north
1/2 mile, crossing the Elkhorn Creek. The first drive on the LEFT
is the main entrance.
I-75 North Directions
Take the Cynthiana-Georgetown Exit 126, turn LEFT; turn RIGHT at
3 rd stoplight across from Cracker Barrel (Champion Way). Go approximately
2 miles to stoplight at the intersection of US Hwy. 25. Turn
LEFT. Go approximately
3 miles, past Scott County High School and The Colony Subdivision.
The first non-residential drive on the RIGHT is a secondary entrance
and next entrance on the RIGHT is the Main Entrance.
I-75 South Directions
Take the Delaplain Rd. Exit 129 and turn RIGHT. At the caution light,
make a LEFT onto US 25. Go approximately 3 miles, past Scott County
High School and The Colony subdivision. The first non-residential
drive on the RIGHT is a secondary entrance. Next on the RIGHT is
the main entrance.
I-75 South Directions
Take Exit 126 and turn RIGHT. The second stoplight turns RIGHT onto
Champion Way. Go approximately 2 miles, to stoplight at the intersection
of US Hwy. 25. Turn LEFT. Go approximately 3 miles, past Scott County
High School and The Colony Subdivision. The first non-residential
drive on the RIGHT is a secondary entrance and next entrance on the
RIGHT is the Main Entrance.
Hwy. 25 North
Travel north through Georgetown until crossing the Elkhorn Creek.
The first drive on the LEFT is the main entrance.
Hwy. 25 South
If traveling south on Hwy. 25, follow directions
given above upon exiting I-75 South.
Resources
The city of Georgetown has all the external resources that most
reenactors want or need. A number of small grocery stores or convenient
marts are located almost immediately off the site. Within 10 minutes
driving time there is a K-Mart, Wal-Mart, and Kroger. A TSC (Tractor
Supply) store and Southern States (who continues to help support
this event) carrying feed, animal medicines, and a number of other
farm animal needs, is located about 10 minutes from the site.
Telephones
There are no telephones on site. Additionally, telephones
are located in and around the numerous groceries and marts less than
5 minutes from the site.
Amenities
The following amenities are provided for all PAID Pre-Registered
participants:
- Hay: 1 bale per day per horse (2 Days)
- Tickets for free admission to the Grand Ball or Barn Dance
For Sale – On Site: *Ice
Available for ALL Participants: *Water *Firewood
Cardome Centre, www.cardomecenter.com
Phone: 502-863-1575, Ext. 101, 102 or 103
Fax: 502-863-9190
Email: betty.mullannix@georgetownky.gov
cardomesupportstaff@georgetownky.gov |
