art that made the wildlife artist a legend. But it is the personal artifacts and memorabilia that portray the often difficult life of Audubon - more starving artist than artistic success. The museum's four exhibit halls chronicle Audubon's life, including his 1810–1819 residence in Henderson, Kentucky. Highlights of the collection include the American Bald Eagle oil, a four-volume edition of the Birds of America, a personal seal, handwritten journals, the silver service Audubon sent from England to his devoted wife, Lucy (replacing the service set that was lost during bankruptcy). Description Audubon Park consists of approximately , primarily hilly forests that include dedicated by the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves with old-growth trees and trails. Highlights include the internationally acclaimed Audubon Museum that features numerous valuable examples of Audubon art as well as a gift shop and nature center; a nine-hole golf course; six cottages; a campground that accommodates tents and campers; a manmade fishing lake with rental pedal boats; of forest hiking trails; tennis courts; four picnic shelters; and playground. A variety of year-round, interpretive programs are conducted under the direction of a full-time naturalist and museum educator. Programs focus on art history, as well as native plants, animals, conservation and recycling. Audubon Park receives local support from a not-for-profit organization, the Friends of Audubon. References External links John James Audubon State Park Friends of Audubon Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves Video on the Audubon Museum from WKU PBS State parks of Kentucky National Register of Historic Places in Henderson County, Kentucky Nature centers in Kentucky Museums in Henderson County, Kentucky Audubon Art museums and galleries in Kentucky Protected areas established in 1934 Protected areas of Henderson County, Kentucky Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in Kentucky 1934 establishments in Kentucky Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Kentucky Henderson, Kentucky