Riverview at Hobson Grove

Riverview at Hobson Grove Riverview at Hobson Grove is a classic example of Italianate architecture. Building began before the Painted ceilings. The house was completed 1872.

Riverview at Hobson Grove is a classic example of Italianate architecture-- with arched windows, deep eaves with ornamental brackets, and a cupola. Construction began in the late 1850s, until the basement became a Confederate munitions magazine in winter 1861-62. Today the house has been restored as south central Kentucky during the Victorian era and has tours, programs, lectures, and special events throughout the year. GPS Points: 37 00.694N/ 86 27.597W

Our volunteers were busy yesterday! The snow added such a festive atmosphere as we decorated the Hobson House for Christ...
11/11/2025

Our volunteers were busy yesterday! The snow added such a festive atmosphere as we decorated the Hobson House for Christmas.

It is a beautiful Fall morning in Hobson’s Grove!
11/05/2025

It is a beautiful Fall morning in Hobson’s Grove!

10/28/2025

Due to previously scheduled group tours, our first available public tour on Thursday, October 30 will be at 12pm.

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10/13/2025

Due to previously booked group tours, the first available public tour on Tuesday, October 14 will be at 1pm.

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10/09/2025

Due to previously scheduled group tours, our first available public tour on Friday, October 10 will be at 12pm.

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If you do not follow our friend at Wandering Kentucky, you are missing out! Thank you for your visit and these beautiful...
09/19/2025

If you do not follow our friend at Wandering Kentucky, you are missing out! Thank you for your visit and these beautiful photographs!

We have recently acquired a new photograph of Mollie, the only daughter in the Hobson family. Our other photographs of ...
09/17/2025

We have recently acquired a new photograph of Mollie, the only daughter in the Hobson family. Our other photographs of Mollie are of her much later in life. It is such fun to think of her at this age, using her gloves, opera glasses, and perfumes on display with the new photograph.

We have quite a collection of hailstones on Hobson’s Hill. Is it storming where you are? We are so thankful for the rain...
09/02/2025

We have quite a collection of hailstones on Hobson’s Hill. Is it storming where you are? We are so thankful for the rain!

08/23/2025

Saturday, August 23

Public tours will not be available at 11:00 or 12:00 due to a previously booked group tour. Public tours are available at 10:00, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00.

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It is time for the grand reveal! Our restoration artist Grace Abernethy has grained our exterior doors to reflect their ...
08/21/2025

It is time for the grand reveal! Our restoration artist Grace Abernethy has grained our exterior doors to reflect their original mahogany finish. We are so grateful for her talent!

Red doors?! Not quite! Our door restoration project is moving along, and we cannot wait to share the final photos with y...
08/15/2025

Red doors?! Not quite! Our door restoration project is moving along, and we cannot wait to share the final photos with you in a few weeks.

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Bowling Green, KY

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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