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 for tours on December 24, 25 & 31, and the entire month of January 2019.

About Locust Grove

TThe 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

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Your gifts help us share the stories of the Croghan and Clark families, and the early days of Louisville as a city and the United States as a nation. Learn More

Upcoming Events

Jane Austen Society Meeting

Sunday, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hannah Stoppel: "A Certain Step Towards Falling in Love: Dance in Regency England"

Start 2019 off on the right foot and join us for "A Certain Step Towards Falling in Love: Dance in Regency England" presented by Hannah Stoppel of Custom Wig Company. We are celebrating Northanger Abbey in 2019! Afternoon Tea will be served after the presentation. For further information on the Jane Austen Society of North America—Greater Louisville Region, please visit http://jasnalouisville.com/.

Aaron Burr, Sir

Sunday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

For the third year we’re celebrating the Burrthday of “the villain in your history,” Aaron Burr. Burr was a distant relative of William Croghan and visited Locust Grove in 1805. This family-friendly event features a True/False quiz contest and discussion about Hamilton, Burr, Eliza, Theodosia, and others of the Revolutionary generation, with cake for all, hands-on activities, music, and more. Over 12: $6, Ages 6- 12: $3, under 6 free.

Afternoon Lecture Series

Wednesday, 1:15pm - 3:00pm

Dr. Carol Ely: The Burr Conspiracy

In disgrace, the former Vice President, Aaron Burr, headed west in 1805 on an ambiguous private mission to develop areas of the west - was it treason? Why did he stop at Locust Grove? Was George Rogers Clark implicated in his plans? Learn more about Burr's life and actions after the duel that made him notorious.

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 Locust Grove members. Reservations are not required.

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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

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