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

Locust Grove will be closed on Sunday, April 21.

About Locust Grove

The ca. 1792 Georgian mansion, recently re-restored to near its original appearance, is the centerpiece to the rolling fields, woodlands, gardens and farm buildings. Learn More

Revolutionary War Encampment

Step into the year 1778 and feel the excitement of the American Revolution on April 27 & 28 at Locust Grove! Learn More

Upcoming Events

Shakespeare in the Parks: Macbeth

Friday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Kentucky Shakespeare is bringing a new production of Macbeth to Locust Grove! Join the internationally renowned Kentucky Shakespeare company as they present a 90-minute production of one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedies. Admission is free. The performance area, and cash bar will be available at 5:30 pm; the play starts promptly at 6:30 pm. Bring your own blankets and chairs and a picnic! In case of inclement weather, the performance will be moved indoors.

An Evening with Hamilton

Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Learn about the life of Alexander Hamilton from one of his descendants! Discover his family legacy as Douglas Hamilton, great-great-great-great-great grandson of Alexander Hamilton recounts his upbringing in the Caribbean, his military career, highlights from his tenure as Secretary of the Treasury, and his mortal duel with Aaron Burr. Admission is free for Locust Grove members; $10 for non-members. Please make reservations by April 17 by calling 502-897-9845. Cash bar will be available. Sponsored by the Society of the Cincinnati. Part of the Age of Hamilton series at Locust Grove.

A Revolutionary War Encampment

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

Feel the excitement of the American Revolution at Locust Grove! Step into the year 1778 with this Revolutionary War Encampment as George Rogers Clark and his Illinois Regiment of Virginia begin their western campaign. Visit with soldiers and camp followers, learn 18th-century recipes in the hearth kitchen, and participate in recruitment for new, pint-sized troops. Be sure to visit the blacksmiths, surgeon, and other tradespeople to discover more about daily life during the Revolution! Admission: $6 for adults, free for children 12 and under, historic house tours included. Snacks will be available for sale.
Part of The Age of Hamilton series at Locust Grove.

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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

Locust Grove will be closed on Sunday, April 21.

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