Bill Monroe Homeplace

Well worth your time

We did not tour the homeplace, just rode out to see it. So glad that everything is being restored. We visited the museum and were greatly impressed. It started with a short movie, then lots of disp...

Jerusalem Ridge: Where Bluegrass Began

If you are a friend or fan of Bluegrass Music, you owe it to yourself to make this pilgrimage to the place where it all began, Jerusalem Ridge. Nestled in a wooded area between Beaver Dam and Rosine, ...

Actual restoration... not "a facsimile"

The Monroe Home Place is NOT "a reasonable facsimile of the house that Bill Monroe grew up in". The construction is nearly 100% what the structure looked like. Including the colors (as confirmed b...

Great tribute to Bill Monroe

Unfortunately due to COVID there were no tours through the house. We were able to walk the grounds and get a feel for what it would have been like back when Bill grew up there. It was disappointing ...

If you love Bluegrass Music must visit

September is the best time to come to this area. There is a big Bluegrass Festival on this property. The true home of Bluegrass Bill Monroe this is a must see if you are a fan. Lots of history her...