Locust Grove

Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

Monday - Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm | Sunday 1:00pm to 4:30pm

About Locust Grove

The ca. 1790 Georgian mansion, recently re-restored to near its original appearance, is the centerpiece to the rolling fields, woodlands, gardens and farm buildings. Learn More

Fall Antiques Market

On September 24, find treasures for every taste and every budget at the Fall Antiques Market! Dozens of regional dealers will offer everything from children's toys to china teacups. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Books, Collectibles, & Art Sale

Saturday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

A special show and sale includes dealers in used, new, and collectible books, as well as maps, prints, paper, and art, in all categories. Books about collecting, art, decorative arts, architecture and design. Featured dealers: Richard Young, All Booked Up; Julie and Warren Payne, Fine Art; Julius Friedman Books, Posters, & Art; Harvey Venier, Locust Grove donation books; Charles Bartman, Bookseller; Village Light Bookstore. Free book appraisals by Charles Bartman on Saturday. Saturday, Sept. 23, 10 AM – 4:30 PM (Free admission) Sunday, Sept. 24, 10 AM – 4:30 pm (With Antiques Market; $8 admission charged) Dedicated to the memory of Julius Friedman (1943-2017)

Fall Antiques Market

Sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Looking for a new treasure to complete your collection? Searching for just the right knick-knack to complement your credenza? From whimsical china dogs to funky mid-century modern chairs, from stately silver to charming children’s toys, the Fall Antiques Market has something for everyone and every budget. Dozens of individual dealers from around the region will offer antique and vintage furniture, textiles, jewelry, silver, tchotchkes, ephemera, fine Kentucky crafted pieces of furniture and decorative arts, and much more.
Food and drink will be available for purchase. Admission: $8 adults; free for ages 12 and under. Proceeds support the continue preservation and operation of Locust Grove.
Sponsored by: Antiques at Distillery Commons and Collecting Kentucky, LLC; with Ellerbe Powe Antiques, Jud & Karen Fults - Signature Antiques N Art, Gary D. Stewart Interiors, Oakridge Antiques, Decades Antiques, P & P Collectibles and Antiques.

Poldark’s Cornwall

Friday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Although Bonny Wise is known as the founder of the Greater Louisville Jane Austen Society, she has recently become smitten with the Poldark novels - all 12 of them!
Join Bonny as she takes you to 18th century Cornwall and the story of the Poldarks. This talk will include information about the author, Cornwall, the Poldark film sites tour she took last year and more! She will speak about the first four Poldark novels that were covered in the PBS Masterpiece Series seasons 1 & 2 just in time for Season 3 to air on October 1st! This presentation will also include the first hour of the two-hour series premiere of Season 3!
A Poldark Trivia Quiz will be given and prizes won!
A Cornish Cream Tea will be served.
RESERVATIONS FOR THIS EVENT ARE NOW CLOSED. A waitlist is available at the KET site. This event is free but reservations will be required. Reserve your ticket here.
Sponsored by KET.

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Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

Monday - Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm | Sunday 1:00pm to 4:30pm

About Locust Grove

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Upcoming Events

Books, Collectibles, & Art Sale

Saturday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Fall Antiques Market

Sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Poldark’s Cornwall

Friday, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Locust Grove is a National Historic Landmark owned by Louisville Metro Government and operated by Historic Locust Grove, Inc.