Battlefields & Bourbon - Historic Civil War Home & Private Museum

• Authentic 1830 Civil War-era home & private museum
• Minutes to Bourbon Trail, Battlefield and Shaker Village
• Walk to coffee, dessert, ribs and brisket
• Served as General Braxton Bragg's Headquarters
• 3 bedrooms (1 king, 2 queens) | 2 bathrooms
• Curated antiques & historical relics throughout
• Walkable historic town with preserved Civil War charm
• Stocked kitchen for meals & gathering
• Ideal for historians and bourbon lovers

Step into history at Crawford House - a newly restored 1830 Civil War-era home and private museum in the heart of Perryville.

Just minutes from the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

Once used as headquarters during the Battle of Perryville, the home is now thoughtfully restored into a private, lived-in museum; offer modern comfort while preserving the stories, artifacts, and character of its past.

You are not just visiting history - you are staying inside a curated, private museum experience.

Located just minutes from the Perryville Battlefield, Shaker Village, and the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, this is a stay that blends history, experience, and connection.

Perryville Battlefield – 3 min drive
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill – ~20 min drive
Danville / Bourbon Trail Distilleries – 15–30 min

Book a stay where history isn’t displayed; it’s lived.

The space
☆☆ HIGHLIGHTS ☆☆

✹ Authentic 1830 Civil War-era home
✹ Featured in Perryville history as General Bragg’s headquarters
✹ 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6 comfortably
✹ Original architectural details + curated antiques throughout
✹ Primary suite with king bed, library & private gallery room
✹ Fully equipped kitchen with dining for 6
✹ Coffee bar (drip + Nespresso + syrups & extras)
✹ Record player + upstairs sitting room with TV
✹ Fast WiFi
✹ Unique historic details (including cannonball stair finials)
✹ Located minutes from Perryville Battlefield
✹ Close to Bourbon Trail distilleries & Shaker Village

A Private Museum Stay

Crawford House preserves a slower, more intentional way of living.

Here, you’ll find:
• Antique furnishings chosen for authenticity, not trend
• Original portraits of Civil War generals and historical figures
• A curated gallery of artifacts and family history
• Spaces designed for conversation, reading, and reflection

This is a home that invites you to unplug, gather, and experience something rare.

Bedrooms

Each bedroom blends comfort with historic character.

✹ Primary Suite (Upstairs):
King bed, original rafters, chandelier, sitting area, built-in library, and adjoining Gallery Room with curated antiques

✹ Bedroom 2:
Queen bed, antique furnishings, reading nook, and curated library

✹ Bedroom 3:
Queen bed, antique details, cozy seating, and charging ports

✔ Fresh linens
✔ Extra pillows & blankets
✔ Thoughtful storage

Bathrooms

✹ Main Floor Bathroom:
Walk-in shower, vanity, and linen storage

✹ Upstairs Bathroom:
Spacious walk-in shower with modern finishes

✔ Fresh towels
✔ Essentials provided

Kitchen & Dining

The kitchen blends modern function with historic charm.

✔ Full-size appliances
✔ Dining table for 6
✔ Fully stocked spice rack
✔ Olive oil & balsamic vinegar provided
✔ Coffee bar (drip + Nespresso, sugar, cream, syrups)

This is a space made for gathering, cooking, and lingering.

Living Spaces

✹ Historic Parlor (Living Room):
Antique seating, original details, and portraits of Generals Bragg and Buell above the mantel

✹ Upstairs Sitting Room:
Leather chairs, record player, and the home’s only TV with fast WiFi

✹ Gallery Room:
Curated antiques and artifacts just off the primary suite—offering a quiet moment of discovery

History & Location

Perryville is one of Kentucky’s most preserved historic towns—where Civil War history is not recreated, but protected.

✔ Perryville Battlefield (minutes away, self-guided tours)
✔ Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (crafts, dining, trails)
✔ Danville (shopping, dining, bourbon access)
✔ Bourbon Trail distilleries within 15–40 minutes

Why Guests Choose Crawford House

This isn’t just a place to stay.

It’s:
• A living piece of history
• A quiet, immersive experience
• A place to reconnect—with people, with story, with time

Guest access

✹ Full access to the home
✹ Easy self check-in
✹ Free on-site parking

Other things to note

During your stay, you are a temporary steward of a preserved piece of history, something we invite you to experience with care and appreciation.

This is a historic home with original elements and antique furnishings. While thoughtfully restored, it offers a different experience than a modern build.