Locust Grove

Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

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

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Upcoming Events

Unfolding The Story

We are so excited to share the 2023 season of Unfolding the Story: The Enslaved Community at Locust Grove. 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

Gardeners’ Fair

Locust Grove is returning to its roots during the 28th Annual Gardeners' Fair weekend. Search for your own vines and fig trees, perennials and annuals, herbs and native plants, garden art and tools from our regional vendors. Learn about farm animals, growing your own green space and other helpful garden tips with workshops for children and adults. Admission is $8 for adults, $4 for children aged 6-13, free for children under 6.

Upcoming Events

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.

Gardeners Fair: Spring on the Farm

Locust Grove returns to its roots as a 19th century farm with the 28th Annual Gardeners' Fair weekend. Search for your own vines and fig trees, perennials and annuals, herbs and native plants, garden art and garden tools from regional vendors. Demonstrators will be on hand to teach about farm animals, growing your own green spaces, and other garden activities. Workshops will be offered for children and adults. Performances by our museum theatre actors throughout the weekend. Food available from Crowler Catering and Sweet 'n Savory food trucks. Admission $8 for adults, $4 for children aged 6-13, free for children under 6. Details here.

Kentucky Shakespeare “Hamlet”

Thursday, 1:00pm

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American Alliance of Museums - Accredited Museum

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

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