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My Old Kentucky Home is one of the most iconic 19th-century homes in America. The Federal style mansion, originally named Federal Hill, was commissioned by John Rowan Sr. The home was completed in the year 1818 and was the centerpiece of a 1,300 acre plantation. On July 4th, 1923, Federal Hill was renamed My Old Kentucky Home, after America’s first composer Stephen Foster’s sentimental ballad, “My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!”. Ownership of the estate was transferred to the Commonwealth of Ken
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My Old Kentucky Home is one of the most iconic 19th-century homes in America. The Federal style mansion, originally named Federal Hill, was commissioned by John Rowan Sr. The home was completed in the year 1818 and was the centerpiece of a 1,300 acre plantation. On July 4th, 1923, Federal Hill was renamed My Old Kentucky Home, after America’s first composer Stephen Foster’s sentimental ballad, “My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!”. Ownership of the estate was transferred to the Commonwealth of Ken
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My Old Kentucky Home | Civil War Songs and Stories | NPT
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My Old Kentucky Home | Civil War Songs and Stories | NPT
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My Old Kentucky Home's Secret Slave History
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My Old Kentucky Home (Original, Historic Version)
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My Old Kentucky Home (Original, Historic Version)
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Kentucky 1792 State Quarter (2001) – “My Old Kentucky Home” | Full Details
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Kentucky 1792 State Quarter (2001) – “My Old Kentucky Home” | Full Details
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The Stephen Foster Story singers perform 'My Old Kentucky Home' at the 1986 Derby
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The Stephen Foster Story singers perform 'My Old Kentucky Home' at the 1986 Derby
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Kentucky Memories 10th annual Singin’ Gatherin’ 2026 #folkmusic
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Kentucky Dulcimer - “My Old Kentucky Home” 1853 #folksong #dulcimer #musichistory
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My Old Kentucky Home State Park
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