Historic
Locust Grove
Louisville, Kentucky

Locust Grove is a National Historic Landmark on 55 acres of the original 694 acre farm established by William and Lucy Clark Croghan in 1790. William Croghan was the brother-in-law and surveying partner of George Rogers Clark, founder of Louisville and Revolutionary War hero. George Rogers Clark spent the last nine years of his life at Locust Grove, from 1809 until his death in 1818.

Locust Grove also hosted three U.S. Presidents, Monroe, Jackson and Taylor, and was a stopping point for famed explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark upon their return from their expedition to the Pacific. In addition, Locust Grove was home to numerous enslaved African-Americans who lived and worked on the farm and contributed to its success. Locust Grove tells the story of George Rogers Clark, early Kentucky history, western expansion and everyday life on the frontier.

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

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Locust Grove is accredited by the American Association of Museums

Locust Grove is a National Historic Landmark

 

 

Gardeners’ Fair & Silent Auction
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, May 9, 10 & 11
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This annual event offers visitors the chance to purchase flowers, herbs, and planters along with a variety of tools, artistic and practical gardening accessories, wrought iron sculptures, water gardens and antique yard furniture among other delightful finds, offered by dozens of different quality vendors. Professionals will be on hand to answer questions and help solve your garden problems.

The
Silent Auction, a fundraiser for Historic Locust Grove, will scores of offerings from antiques, quilts and other handiwork to art, gardening accessories and valuable gift certificates. General admission to the event, which includes a tour of Historic Locust Grove, is $5, or $3 for seniors and children age 6 to 12.

Mothers’ Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11
Seatings: 10:00 a.m., Noon, & 2:00 p.m.
-ALL SEATINGS SOLD OUT, waiting list only as of 5/5
One of the most popular events at the Gardeners’ Fair is the Mother’s Day Brunch – a delicious way to honor that special mother in your life. Because of its high popularity and limited space, paid reservations are required. Call 502-897-9845. Book early, since the popular seatings fill up fast!


Attention, Jane Austen fans: A Jane Austen Society of North America regional chapter has been formed at Locust Grove. New members welcome.

Upcoming meetings in the auditorium:
May 18, 2:00 pm
Jane Austen in Bath

For more information, email Bonny Wise at wise@locustgrove.org or call Locust Grove at 502-897-9845.


Visit the Kentucky Tourism and the Derby Region websites for more information about visiting the area.

 

 


 

Upcoming Events
To our visitors: During construction of an addition to our Visitors Center, Locust Grove will be open as usual for tours and programs. This area will include an expanded and improved exhibit gallery, and a new surveyor's office exhibit in the historic log cabin. The former exhibit gallery wll be closed for construction and exhibit installation until the new areas open in Summer 2008. Read more about it here.

Camp registration now open. Information here.

Gardeners’ Fair and Silent Auction
Friday, Saturday & Sunday May 9, 10 & 11
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

See description on left..

Mothers’ Day Brunch
Sunday, May 11
Seatings: 10:00 a.m., Noon, & 2:00 p.m.

See description on left.

Afternoon Lecture Series
Wednesday, June 4, 1:00 p.m.

Surveying the Ohio Valley
David Ruckman
Learn more about surveying, the profession of William Croghan and George Rogers Clark. Mr. Ruckman, a member of the Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors, will discuss the history of surveying in this region, and explain early surveying equipment and techniques. Dessert and coffee at 1:00 pm with the lecture immediately following at 1:15 PM. Admission is $5, $3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove. Reservations are not required.

To add your name to our email mailing list, send an email message to Bonny Wise. Let us know which events or programs you are most interested in, or ask to receive all emails. This gives you first notice and reminders of upcoming events and programs, and cuts down on costs for us. Thanks!

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Weddings, meetings, celebrations and commemorations of all kinds are welcomed at historic Locust Grove.

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Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane
Louisville, KY 40207

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