Touted as a pleasure resort for boaters and swimmers, the park was on the river near today's location of the Hopkinsville Fire Department's main station.
The demolition derby’s inception was likely rooted in the growing realization that spectators at motor sporting events actually enjoyed crashes more than the racing itself.
The Pennyroyal Arts Council and the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library are collaborating on the series to bring a mix of children's shows and adult features.