Locust Grove

Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

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

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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

18th Century Market Fair

October 28 & 29, 2023
10AM - 4:30PM
Admission: $10/adults | $5 for children under 18 years of age | Free for children under 6

Experience the 18th century with all five senses! You are invited to join Locust Grove and partner organization the Northwest Territory Alliance (NWTA) as we bring the spirit of the past alive with the Market Fair. You can participate in 18th-century style entertainment, purchase replicas of 18th-century military and household items, and enjoy food and drink as our founders did. See the sheep and horses and meet and converse with early Americans. The NWTA will present mock battles for our country’s independence.
Thank you to our sponsors: Delta Dental | Society of Colonial Wars in the Commonwealth of Kentucky | General Society of Colonial Wars

Upcoming Events

Afternoon Lecture Series: Locust Grove and Historic Preservation’s Future: Making an Invisible History Visible with Charles Raith

Wednesday, 1:15pm - 3:00pm

Admission: $8/nonmembers; $6/Locust Grove members.
Schedule: Refreshments at 1:00 pm, lecture at 1:15 pm.

This talk seeks to show how Locust Grove, as a product of the preservation movement in 19th and 20th century America, could embrace new trends in the movement in the 21st century. We’ll examine some of the antecedents for Locust Grove’s restoration as part of the evolution of the preservation movement up to the present day to better understand and explore how Locust Grove might respond to the challenges of new, critical thinking about treatment standards and practices.

Charles Raith began his professional career in 1977 when, fresh out of the University of Cincinnati’s architectural school, he was hired by Sam Thomas to be the project manager for the renovation of the old Jefferson County Courthouse. In that position, he also assisted Sam in the reconstruction of Locust Grove’s icehouse. Ever since, in private practice and public service, historic preservation has been a personal and professional passion. He has worked on numerous condition assessments and preservation plans for historic buildings, sites and campuses, including several projects at Locust Grove.

Sunset Yoga at Locust Grove (Partnered with Studio Hustle in St. Matthews)

Tuesday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Registration is required | Donation-based admission
Experience the breathtaking beauty of nature and immerse yourself in its calming sounds during sunset yoga at Locust Grove. Let the serene outdoor environment soothe your mind and guide you throughout this one-hour class. This donation-based class, brought to you in partnership with Ami McMullen and Studio Hustle in St. Matthews, is open to everyone in the community and suitable for all skill levels. Click here to register and choose the donation amount that suits you best.

Frankenstein performed by Kentucky Shakespeare

Tuesday, 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Admission: $22/nonmembers | $17/Locust Grove Members

Schedule: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Performance begins at 7 p.m.

Step into the eerie ambiance of Gothic literature with Kentucky Shakespeare and immerse yourself as they resurrect the classic tale of Frankenstein in a chilling staged reading performance beneath Locust Grove's open-air pavilion. Penned by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley during the Croghan's occupancy at Locust Grove, this event is the perfect start to the Halloween weekend. Refreshments will be available for purchase from Crowler Catering. Remember to dress warmly if the night takes a chilly turn. Prepaid reservations are required. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the spine-tingling performance begins at 7:00 p.m.

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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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