PRESTONSBURG, Ky. — The Friends of the Samuel May House hosted a bicentennial celebration, Saturday, at the Historic Samuel May House in Prestonsburg. Family, friends, community members, Floyd County officials, Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution were all in attendance and helped with the ceremony. The Samuel May House was built in 1817. With help from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Kentucky Heritage Council, it landed on the National Register of Historic Places in the late 1990’s. During the ceremony, the Big Sandy SAR Chapter presented the colors and it was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A patriot grave marker was unveiled and presented to honor the life and service of John May, who was a revolutionary soldier. Kentucky historian and board member for the Friends of the Samuel May House, Stephanie Lang, says this weekend’s celebration is not only an important milestone for Floyd County, but the entire state as well.

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After the ceremony, many toured the inside of the home. The celebration was open to the public.