Fort Williams Historic Site

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Fort Williams Historic Site Restored Civil War fort, built by federal forces in 1863, in Glasgow, KY. Site first known as Camp Jo. Site of a skirmish on October 6, 1863.

Kelley; completed fort named Fort Hobson and later renamed Fort Williams. The historic site is located within Glasgow Municipal Cemetery and is open during normal cemetery hours, 7AM to Dusk which changes with the seasons.

A few more photos from the 9th Kentucky Civil War Encampment at Fort Williams Historic Site. Thanks to all who visited a...
06/14/2026

A few more photos from the 9th Kentucky Civil War Encampment at Fort Williams Historic Site. Thanks to all who visited as well as those who helped make the event possible.

The Fort Williams living history Civil War Encampment is well underway! The event continues today and Sunday morning. ...
06/13/2026

The Fort Williams living history Civil War Encampment is well underway! The event continues today and Sunday morning. It’s a perfect June day to be atop the hill in the fort!

Updated schedule. The encampment will end at Noon on Sunday
06/02/2026

Updated schedule. The encampment will end at Noon on Sunday

Enjoy James Brown's impressive photo gallery of scenes from the Fort Williams encampment last weekend!
09/16/2024

Enjoy James Brown's impressive photo gallery of scenes from the Fort Williams encampment last weekend!

A member of the 9th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry answers questions about weapons. On Saturday and Sunday at Historic Fort Williams in Glasgow, members of the 9th Kentucky Volunteer Infantry presented a variety of Civil War-era lessons on weapons, food, encampments and more. James Brown/Glasgow News 1...

Come out to historic Fort Williams today (and Sunday) for the living history weekend now underway with the 9th Kentucky ...
09/14/2024

Come out to historic Fort Williams today (and Sunday) for the living history weekend now underway with the 9th Kentucky Infantry! It’s a perfect September day for this unique event!

A friendly reminder that this weekend is the Living History Encampment at Fort Williams! Come out on Saturday or Sunday...
09/14/2024

A friendly reminder that this weekend is the Living History Encampment at Fort Williams! Come out on Saturday or Sunday - or both - to step back in time!

08/12/2024

Address

100 Fort Williams Way
Glasgow, KY
42141

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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