Last Revised: 19 August 2025

20^th Annual Battle of Blue Licks Memorial Ceremony

15 August, 2026

Blue Licks State Park - Carlisle, KY

Please join the Gov. Isaac Shelby Chapter on 15 August, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for the commemoration of the 244^th 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.

2024 Battle of Blue Licks
Promotional Video

2026 Battle of Blue Licks Ceremony Flyer

Local Accommodations

250^th Battle of Blue Licks Challenge Coin

Photos from 2025 ceremony

250^th Anniversary Battle of Blue Licks Challenge Coin

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Commemorative coins for the 250^th 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 250^th Battle of Blue Licks Challenge Coins..