Locust Grove

Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm

Unfolding the Story

Unfolding the Story tours are presented from the point of view of Alfred and Louisa, two members of Locust Grove's enslaved community. Be part of their story. Saturdays at 10:30 am.

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The Big Summer Book Sale

Join us from August 25-28 for The Big Summer Book Sale, offering books from all genres for all price points. The special Members' Preview will be on August 25, with memberships available in advance or at the door.

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The Big Summer Book Sale

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

The Locust Grove Summer Book Sale returns to the auditorium at Locust Grove with a sale of donated used, new, and remaindered books. All prices, all categories, including travel, science, cookbooks, fiction, history, literature, children's, reference, and more! Reservations not required, but we reserve the option to limit access if room capacity is reached. Masks are strongly recommended - the room gets crowded! The Members' Preview will be all day on Thursday August 25th. Memberships available in advance or at the door. Thursday, August 25th, 10:00am to 7:00 pm - Members ONLY. Friday, August 26th - Sunday, August 28th, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Wednesday Afternoon Lecture

Wednesday, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join us on September 7th at 1:00 pm as Kentucky writer, Bailey Vandiver, presents her lecture "Resurrecting Alice Allison Dunnigan!" As the first Black woman journalist to be credentialed to the White House and Capitol press corps in 1947, Alice Allison Dunnigan's name was frequently in both headlines and bylines during her lifetime. But due to the racism and sexism that she faced, her accomplishments have not gotten their deserved place in history. This lecture about Dunnigan's life seeks to resurrect and share her often forgotten story. This lecture will be held in the Auditorium of Locust Grove. Refreshments will be served, starting at 1:00 pm, with lecture beginning at 1:15 pm. Admission is $6, or $4 for members of Locust Grove.

Fall Antiques Market

Sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Treasures from bygone centuries abound at this favorite fall sale, from delicate china teapots to silver spoons, vintage jewelry to Kentucky-made chairs—there’s something for all tastes and every budget. Featuring dozens of professional dealers from around the region, the Antiques Market offers fine and country furniture, books, textiles, jewelry, ephemera, silver, and more. Admission includes tours of the historic house museum offered beginning at 1:00pm. Event organizer: Rod Lich. Food & drink available. $8 adults; children under 12 free.

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Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am to 4:30pm

Unfolding the Story

The Big Summer Book Sale

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Upcoming Events

The Big Summer Book Sale

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

Wednesday Afternoon Lecture

Wednesday, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Fall Antiques Market

Sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

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