Locust Grove

Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

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

Unfolding The Story

We are so excited to begin the 2023 season of Unfolding the Story. During this one-of-a-kind experience, visitors learn about the lives and stories of the enslaved community at Locust Grove. This tour is offered on a limited basis on Saturdays. Learn more information about the tour below.

Unfolding The Story

Big Spring Book Sale

Celebrate the start of spring with your new favorite book. More than 20,000 used and new books of all categories and prices will be available for purchase from March 24-26. Are you a member of Locust Grove? Get exclusive early access to the book sale during our Members' Preview on March 23. Visit our event page for more information.

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Members’ Preview – Spring Book Sale

Thursday, 10:00am - 7:00pm

More than 20,000 used and new books at all prices, all categories, including travel, science, cookbooks, fiction, history, literature, children's, reference, and more! With used books at reasonable prices, you are sure to find a new treasure to add to your bookshelf. Prices start at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers, with a special section of finer books that are individually priced. Proceeds support the educational and preservation programs of Locust Grove. This first day of the sale is a preview for our members only - you can get information about membership here, and you can sign up in advance or at the door.

Big Spring Book Sale

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

Afternoon Lecture Series: Anne Bader

Wednesday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Archaeological Excavations at Native American Sites in the Falls of the Ohio River Area, with Anne Bader. In this presentation, archaeological investigations in the Falls region will be highlighted. These excavations occurred at sites that span thousands of years of Native American occupation. The research has revealed that this area was a crossroads and dynamic center of activity throughout Native American history. Ms. Bader has nearly 50 years of experience in archaeology and cultural resources management. Experienced in both Native American and Historical archaeology, she has served as Principal Investigator for the full range of archaeological investigations. In 2006, Anne established a woman-owned small business in Corn Island Archaeology LLC to fill a niche providing quality and cost-effective services to local and regional clientele in the Falls of the Ohio River area of north-central Kentucky and southern Indiana. Anne’s primary area of expertise in the Native American settlement of the Falls of the Ohio region, and in 2021,she was co-editor of a published book on this subject. Anne is committed to public archaeology, and founded the Falls of the Ohio Archaeological Society (FOAS) in 2002 which won the Indiana Archaeology Award in 2004. 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.

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American Alliance of Museums - Accredited Museum

Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

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

Unfolding The Story

Big Spring Book Sale

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Upcoming Events

Members’ Preview – Spring Book Sale

Thursday, 10:00am - 7:00pm

Big Spring Book Sale

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

Afternoon Lecture Series: Anne Bader

Wednesday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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