Locust Grove

Locust Grove - Where Louisville Begins

561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207

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

Locust Grove is open for self-guided tours Thursdays through Saturdays from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

The Enslaved at Locust Grove

Locust Grove is committed to telling the stories and interpreting the lives of the enslaved men, women, and children who lived and worked at Locust Grove. Learn More

Two musicians in 18th century clothing play guitars in front of a brick historic house

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Upcoming Events

Virtual Tour of Locust Grove

Tuesday, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Explore the place where Louisville begins from the comfort of your own home! Join our staff on a virtual tour of the historic house at Locust Grove that answers all of your questions about life in 1816.
Tickets are free for members; $6 for non-members. Purchase tickets here: https://locust-grove-museum-store.myshopify.com/products/virtual-tour-of-locust-grove
This program takes place over Zoom every Tuesday at 11:00 am. A link will be emailed in advance of your tour.
Please email Hannah at marketing@locustgrove.org with questions.

Living Room Lecture | Cynthia Maharrey: Discovering African Americans in Kentucky Records Prior to 1870

Wednesday, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cynthia Maharrey will discuss how to begin the genealogical research of African Americans in Kentucky, including four things to consider before and during genealogical research, general information regarding antebellum African Americans in Kentucky, and a dozen different records from the mid-1860s back to 1840 which hold genealogically significant information concerning free and enslaved African Americans.
Cynthia Maharrey is a professional genealogist specializing in deed, tax list, will, court and vital records research. Her wheelhouses include the late 18th through the early-20th centuries, with emphases on the state of Kentucky and African American research. A graduate of Berea College, she also holds a certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University and is a certified Kentucky Community Scholar. Cynthia serves on the board of the Kentucky Genealogical Society and is a member of the National Genealogical Society, the African American Genealogy Group of Kentucky, the Florida State Genealogical Society, the Greenbrier County (WV) Historical Society and the Monroe County (WV) Historical Society.
This lecture will take place over Zoom. Tickets may be purchased here.
Members | $4
Non-Members | $6
This program sponsored in part by John and Jeannie Vezeau.
Please email Hannah Zimmerman at marketing@locustgrove.org with questions.

18th Century Market Fair at Locust Grove

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

Stay tuned as we announce our plans for this year's edition of 18th Century Market Fair! For questions, please email Brian Cushing at bcushing@locustgrove.org.

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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 open for self-guided tours Thursdays through Saturdays from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.

The Enslaved at Locust Grove

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