There’s A Chocolate Museum In Kentucky And It’s Just As Awesome As It Sounds
By Sarah McCosham|Published October 18, 2021
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There’s a place in Kentucky where your wildest Willy Wonka dreams can come true. Rebecca Ruth Candy in Frankfort, Kentucky, is a tasty triple threat: a chocolate museum, chocolatier, and candy shop! Specializing in all sorts of chocolate creations, including the iconic Bluegrass State Bourbon Ball, a visit to this chocolate museum in Kentucky is delightful — and delicious!
This is Rebecca Ruth Candy, a fourth-generation, family-owned Kentucky Proud business.
In fact, the story of Rebecca Ruth Candy is absolutely fascinating. In 1919, two substitute school teachers in their mid-twenties, Ruth Hanly (Booe) and Rebecca Gooch, decided they were not cut out for the education field. The young women had received high praise from family and friends for the chocolates they gifted during the holiday season. So they decided to open a chocolate shop together.
Today, folks come from far and wide to try this chocolatier's iconic Bourbon Balls, which consist of a creamy bourbon center (with the kick of real bourbon!), covered in dark chocolate, and topped with a Southern pecan.
Tours are $6 for adults 18 and up, and $4 for children and teens 17 and under.
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Rebecca Ruth Candy is a shining example of a local and beloved Kentucky business. Come and tour the museum, try a Bourbon Ball, and revel in all this chocolatey goodness!
Did you know there was a chocolate museum in Kentucky? Have you tried the Bourbon Balls from Rebecca Ruth before? Learn more about this sweet Bluegrass State chocolatier at the Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory and Museum website and Facebook page.
