16 August, 2025
Blue Licks State Park - Carlisle, KY
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Please join the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter on 16 August, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. for the commemoration
of the 243rd Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks.
This ceremony is to honor and remember those Patriots who fought and died
in defense of their homes and families and in the process contributed to the creation
the United States.
The Battle of Blue Licks, one of the last battles in the American Revolution, occurred on 19 August 1782 on a hill next to the Licking River in present day Kentucky. American Militia under the command of Colonel John Todd with subordinate officers Lt. Col. Stephen Trigg and Lt. Col. Daniel Boone were led into an ambush and defeated by a combined force of American Indians and British Rangers. The vastly outnumbered American force of approximately 182 suffered casualties of approximately 72 killed and 11 captured.
2025 Battle of Blue Licks Ceremony Flyer
Local Accommodations
250th Battle of Blue Licks Challenge Coin
Photos from 2024 ceremony
250th Anniversary Battle of Blue Licks Challenge Coin
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Commemorative coins for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks are now available.
The bronze coin features a map of Kentucky with the location of Blue Licks battle marked. The back of the coin shows the monument at the
Battle of Blue Licks State Park with Short's goldenrod in the bakcground. Short's goldenrod is a rare variety of goldenrod that
occurs naturally at the park.
Coins can be purchased for $15 each. If mailed, there will be a $5 shipping and handling fee added.
To purchase your coin, contact an officer of the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter
or e-mail
250th Battle of Blue Licks Challenge Coins..
2024 Battle of Blue Licks Memorial
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250th Anniversary Battle of Blue Licks Challenge Coin
Commemorative coins for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Blue Licks are now available.
The bronze coin features a map of Kentucky with the location of Blue Licks battle marked. The back of the coin shows the monument at the
Battle of Blue Licks State Park with Short's goldenrod in the bakcground. Short's goldenrod is a rare variety of goldenrod that
occurs naturally at the park. To purchase your coin, contact an officer of the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter
Coins can be purchased for $15 each. If mailed, there will be a $5 shipping and handling fee added.
or e-mail
250th Battle of Blue Licks Challenge Coins..