Locust Grove

Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

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

Locust Grove is reopening! We will be open for self-guided tours Thursdays through Saturdays from 12:00 – 3:00 pm beginning July 24.

Buy tickets and learn more about visiting Locust Grove here.

The Campaign for Locust Grove

Locust Grove continues our work with the Campaign for Locust Grove, a $3.2 million campaign that looks to our site’s third century in Louisville. Learn More

Lessons from Locust Grove

From how-to activities, cocktail recipes, coloring sheets and more, experience the place where Louisville begins from your own home! Learn More

Upcoming Events

The Punch Bowl IV

Friday, 5:30am - 7:00pm

Gather ‘round the punch bowl with fellow museum enthusiasts for a historical happy hour as Fawn Weaver and Andrea Meriwether discuss the role of African Americans in distilling, accompanied by our usual panel. No sports, just drinks—and some toasts along the way!

Panelists:
Brian Cushing, Historic Locust Grove (Host)
Fawn Weaver, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Andrea Meriwether, Barfare Concepts
Alan Bishop, Spirits of French Lick
Steve Bashore, Mount Vernon
Aaron Hollis, West Overton Village

Register for this event here: https://bit.ly/PunchBowlIV
For questions, email Hannah Zimmerman at marketing@locustgrove.org.

Dr. John Hale | Older than the Pyramids: Ancient Astronomical Wonders of the Royal Tomb at Newgrange, Ireland

Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Celebrate William Croghan’s Irish heritage with a virtual visit to one of Ireland’s greatest archaeological treasures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — The Royal Tomb at Newgrange. Dr. John Hale, director of Liberal Studies at the University of Louisville, will talk about its place in Ireland’s history and folklore. Newgrange, built around 3200 BC, is older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. This is a virtual program and will take place over Zoom.
Tickets are available at the following level:
Pyramid Level | $8.00
Stonehenge Level | $12.00
Newgrange Level | $15.00
Purchase tickets here: http://bit.ly/hlgtickets
A link will be emailed to you after your purchase in advance of the program. Please email Hannah at marketing@locustgrove.org with questions.

Farm Distillery Day at Locust Grove

Saturday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a 19th century farm distillery as we prepare a period mash! The Locust Grove Farm Distillery project represents the small farm-scale distilling activities of early Kentucky, before mass production. Learn how whiskey and brandy would be made—from grain to still—and how distilling was one of the best ways to preserve excess grain and fruit crops. As distilling was often the work of enslaved workers, especially women, you'll hear about their impact on the small farm economy of the early 19th century. In 1808, the year William Croghan of Locust Grove acquired his still, Kentucky’s whiskey had not yet developed into the now distinct Bourbon. While some of the elements were there, Locust Grove’s whiskey was likely white and unaged, never having touched the inside of a barrel.
In partnership with Kentucky Artisan Distillery and Spirits of French Lick.
This facility does not produce alcohol or spirits.
Admission is $9 for adults | $8 for seniors | $4 for children 6-12 years. Admission includes the Visitors' Center, a historic house tour, and the other outbuildings on-site, in addition to the Farm Distillery.

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Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

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

Locust Grove is reopening! We will be open for self-guided tours Thursdays through Saturdays from 12:00 – 3:00 pm beginning July 24.

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Lessons from Locust Grove

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