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

Independence Day

FREE TO THE PUBLIC all day! Join the Clark and Croghan families as they celebrate Independence Day 1816 with readings of the Declaration of Independence, toasts, games and more! Learn More

Upcoming Events

Music in the Gardens Featuring Keltricity (Summer Thursday Series)

Thursday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Keltricity is a Celtic World band based in Louisville, Kentucky, playing contemporary, traditional and eclectic Celtic-influenced music from Ireland, Cape Breton, Scotland, England, Brittany, New England, French Canada and wherever! English Country Dancers will be on hand to teach interested beginners!
Sponsored by the Jane Austen Society of North America, Greater Louisville Region.
Admission: $5; $4 for Locust Grove members; Free for JASNA members.
Food, beer and wine available for sale.

Enjoy music and camaraderie outdoors in a tranquil, historic setting for our Summer Thursday Concert Series! Individual concerts $5 or $4 for Locust Grove members. Free admission for ages 12 and under. Tickets for individual concerts may be purchased at the door. A special artifact from Locust Grove’s collection will be showcased at each concert. Food, beer and wine available for sale at all concerts, provided by Professional Bar Service. Bring your own blankets and chairs--and let the music speak!

Independence Day

Tuesday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

FREE TO THE PUBLIC all day! Join the Clark and Croghan families as they celebrate Independence Day 1816. General George Rogers Clark’s soldiers return to honor him and all who fought – and you can experience life 200 years ago. Hear readings of the Declaration of Independence throughout the day, and remember why we celebrate this day. Food and drink will be offered for sale, or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds. In the Auditorium we'll have a small summer-reading book sale of fiction books only, with all books priced at only $2 for hardbacks and $1 for paperbacks. Independence Day sponsored in honor of The Society of the Cincinnati.

Afternoon Lecture Series

Wednesday, 1:00pm

Tressa Brown: Telling the Story- Native American Presence in Kentucky

Join Tressa Brown, with the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission, to learn about the history and contributions Native Americans have made to Kentucky’s rich cultural heritage, and how lingering stereotypes continue today. The Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission was established in 1996 to recognize and promote Native American contributions and influence in Kentucky’s history and culture.

The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. Dessert and coffee are served at 1:00 pm with the lecture immediately following at 1:15 PM. Admission is $6, $4 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove. Reservations are not required.

View 2017 Events

American Alliance of Museums - Accredited Museum

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

Independence Day

Rent Locust Grove

Tour the House

Browse the Store

Make a Donation

Book a Field Trip

View Our Events

Upcoming Events

Music in the Gardens Featuring Keltricity (Summer Thursday Series)

Thursday, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Independence Day

Tuesday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Afternoon Lecture Series

Wednesday, 1:00pm

Tressa Brown: Telling the Story- Native American Presence in Kentucky

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