UnSeen BG launches inaugural spring tour season

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Historic RailPark and Train Museum is unveiling the very first official Spring Tour Season of UnSeen BG.

Thanks to support from Dr. John and Sheryl Downing, the railpark says a new spring season will allow it to build upon its storytelling about the city’s past.

The historic walking tour series this season will feature the debut of a brand new tour celebrating Bowling Green’s Shake Rag District, along with the return of a fan favorite about the powerful and unexpected women of local history.

Ticket release dates include the following:

  • RailPark Member Early Access – April 16 at 10 a.m.
    (Members will receive an exclusive email with a ticket link.)
  • General Public Release – April 22 at 10 a.m.
  • Secure your early access by becoming a RailPark Member at HistoricRailPark.com

NEW: Shake Rag Tour (21+ Only)

Organizers describe this tour as taking you through “the heart of Shake Rag,” a historic neighborhood in Bowling Green, to explore the “legacy of a community that once lit up the Dixie Highway with music, hospitality and heart.” Participants can see a story brought to life of top-tier entertainers and the tight-knit, self-sustaining spirit of residents for this story of resilience and cultural impact.

Additional tour information:

  • Adults 21+ only, includes a beverage at the Shake Rag Bar.
  • Begins at: Service One Credit Union Kiosk, 103 State Street.
  • Walking Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles, intervals with stops.

Returning Favorite: The REAL Housewives of Bowling Green (Suggested 12+)

In addition, this season will include hidden stories of Bowling Green’s local women, including “visionaries, troublemakers and pioneers” with stories of “perseverance and betrayal” with a new light on the women who shaped the city.

Additional tour information:

  • Family-friendly, suggested for ages 12+ at parents’ discretion.
  • Begins at Fountain Square Park. Ends at: Parking Structure near College Street and Eighth.
  • Walking Distance: Approximately 1.5 miles, intervals with stops.

Organizers say each tour is carefully researched to tell the authentic history of generations.

Tickets and full schedule available at UnSeenBGKY.com. To schedule a private group tour, call the Historic RailPark at (270) 745-7317.

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