Special Events, Lectures and Workshops
Contact Info: Historic
Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane
Louisville , KY 40207
(502) 897-9845
e-mail: lghh@locustgrove.org
Website: www.locustgrove.org
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Craft
Camp
July 26-30, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Ages 8-14
Registration open
Learn handicrafts from the 18th century! During this
week long camp, explore how things were created long
ago. Make a painted canvas floor cloth, learn to finger
cord, create wood block stamps and print them on handmade
paper, make a small quilt, and a larger quilt as a group.
Campers will take home a completed 2’ by 3’
floor cloth on the last day. The cost of the week long
camp is $110. All materials will be provided.
Afternoon
Lecture Series
Wednesday, August 4, 1:00 p.m.
Soldiers, Land Grants,
and Kentucky's Growth
Much of the development of the "western frontier"
of the late 1700s and early 1800s involved military
land grants-land given to veterans of the French and
Indian War and the American Revolution. Neal O. Hammon
and Richard Taylor join forces to discuss the effects
that these grants and other factors had on the development
of our region. Neal Hammon and Richard Taylor are co-authors
of Virginia's Western War: 1775-1786. Hammon,
an architect, also compiled interviews of Nathan Boone,
My Father, Daniel Boone. Richard Taylor, Kentucky's
Poet Laureate from 1990-2000, currently teaches at Transylvania
University in Lexington. He and his wife own Poor Richard's
bookshop in Frankfort. 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 $5, $3 for Friends
of Historic Locust Grove. Reservations are not required.
 Slow
Food Family Picnic
Sunday, August 22, 11:00 am to 4:30
pm
In partnership with Slow
Food Bluegrass
Locust Grove, it could be said, is an original
home of “slow food” with our hearth kitchen,
smoke house, and dairy - the perfect location to celebrate
food and farming. This family-oriented festival will
feature a Cast Iron Chef Cook-off contest, a "Best
Dessert with local fruit" contest as well as exhibits
and demonstrations by slow crafters and green businesses.
Plant, produce and seed swaps are encouraged! Local
chefs will prepare local food to purchase and bringing
your own picnic basket is also encouraged. We'll have
talks and demonstrations on how to raise chickens in
your backyard, and demonstrations on how to make cheese
and to smoke meats are planned.
Admission to the event is only $5 car, bikers &
walkers free, and it also includes a visit to the recently
restored ca. 1790s home and gardens.
Summer
Used Book Sale
August 27, 28 & 29
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (no preview)
Our famous used book sale returns - with all donated
books on all subjects, from history to fiction, children's
to mystery, antiquarian books, art, science, literature,
and more. We expect to have about 10,000 books (slightly
fewer than the main March Book Sale). Most books priced
at $2 hardback, and $1 and under for paperbacks. Some
books specially priced, but always a value. We accept
donations of used books at any time of the year - why
not donate some books you've finished, and clear your
shelves for the August Book Sale?
Afternoon
Lecture Series
Wednesday, September 1, 1:00 p.m.
TBA
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 $5, $3 for Friends of Historic
Locust Grove. Reservations are not required.
Fall
Antiques Market
Sunday, September 26, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
This annual Antiques Market features professional dealers
from the South and Midwest displaying their wares on
the lawn at Historic Locust Grove. In addition to American
country antiques, the show features formal furniture,
jewelry and silver. Admission is $6 ($3 for children
6-12). Admission includes tours of the historic house
museum. Concessions are available. Proceeds support
the continued operation and preservation of Historic
Locust Grove.
Afternoon
Lecture Series
Wednesday, October 6, 1:00 p.m.
TBA
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 $5, $3 for Friends of Historic
Locust Grove. Reservations are not required.
18th Century Market Fair
at Historic Locust Grove
October 30 & 31, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Notice is herewith given that a Market Fair shall be
held at the grounds designated as the seat of Major
William Croghan, known as Locust Grove, six miles up
river from the Falls of the Ohio… Join Historic
Locust Grove and the Illinois Regiment of Virginia as
we bring the spirit of the past alive with the Market
Fair! Participate in entertainment, purchase replicas
of 18th century military and household items, and enjoy
food and drink as our founders did. Mock battles for
our country’s independence feature General George
Rogers Clark’s own militia as well as English
Dragoons and Marines, and German Hessians. Admission
is $6 ($3 for children 6-12). Concessions available.
Afternoon
Lecture Series
Wednesday, November 3, 1:00 p.m.
TBA
Closed
Thursday, November 25
Locust
Grove Holiday Sampler
Friday, November 26, 10:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Spend the day after Thanksgiving exploring our region’s
heritage. We’re open during our regular hours
(10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Costumed demonstrators
will be in the kitchen and woodshop from 11:00 a.m.
until 2:00 p.m. And you can even do holiday shopping
in the museum store, with all items 20 percent off regular
price. Even better, it’s all included in the regular
price – $8 for general admission, $4 for children
6-12, free for children under 6 and members.
Museum
Store Sale
Friday, November 27 through Sunday, December 5, 10:00
a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For special Christmas gifts without traffic hassles,
visit our museum store. For 10 days after Thanksgiving,
you’ll receive a 20 percent discount on all purchases.
The museum store carries a wide array of books, toys,
stationary and Kentucky-made crafts. The museum store
is open Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
and on Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon
Lecture Series
Wednesday, December 1, 1:00 p.m.
Louisville Dulcimer Society
The annual concert by the Louisville Dulcimer Society
will kick off our holiday season. Get here early to
get a good seat for this popular event! 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 $5, $3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove.
Holiday
Candlelight Tours
Friday, December 10, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 11, 1:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
A celebration reminiscent of the year 1820 comes alive
under the warm glow of candles. The house shines warmly
as the illustrious Clark and Croghan families greet
their guests. Mantles and stairs are draped with fresh
greens and fruits of all varieties. Out in the kitchen,
the cook directs the preparation of the desserts for
the houseguests, while carpenters in the woodshop finish
repairs to farm tools. This wonderful family event takes
you back to an earlier time as you tour Locust Grove
under the glow of candlelight. And it’s all at
our regular prices — $8 for general admission,
$4 for children 6-12, free to children under 6 and members.
Closed
December 24 & 25, 2010
Closed
December 31, 2010 & January 1, 2011
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