2009 Calendar
Special Events, Lectures and Workshops

Contact Info: Historic Locust Grove
561 Blankenbaker Lane
Louisville , KY 40207
(502) 897-9845
e-mail: lghh@locustgrove.org
Website: www.locustgrove.org

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Pioneer Camp
July 6 to 10, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Registration begins March 1

This exciting camp provides a wonderful sampler of early pioneer life. Students participate in crafts such as weaving, writing with quills, and candle-making. They are part of activities such as storytelling, historic games, and nature walks. Cost: $80 per student. Please call (502) 897-9845 to register after March 1.

Co-sponsored with the Jane Austen Society of North America - Greater Louisville Chapter:
Jane Austen Festival
July 18-19, 10 am-4:30 pm
Includes the Regency Emporium, a Silent Auction, and the fabulous Regency Style Show. New this year, a Period Sewing Techniques class by historic re-enactor Kathleen Kannik. Afternoon Tea served each day on the hour. Featured author is Margaret Sullivan, editrix of AustenBlog and author of THE JANE AUSTEN HANDBOOK. Common Stock will provide authentic entertainment both days such as Old English Fairy tales portrayed by shadow puppets, raree shows and more. Admission, which includes a walk-through tour of Historic Locust Grove, is $6. Afternoon Tea is $25 which includes admission and requires a reservation. To make inquiries, reservations, etc, email Bonny Wise, Regional Coordinator, at wises4@insightbb.com or call 502-727-3917. More information at www.jasnalouisville.com

Children’s Workshop: Painted Canvas Cloth
Wednesday, July 29, 10:00-1:00pm &
Thursday, July 30, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Learn how to make your own painted canvas! Specifically geared towards 7-10 year olds, during the workshop kids will make and decorate a 6 ½” X 8” painted canvas. Kids can use historical patterns or create their own design. This two-day workshop will be taught by Virginia Tucker, owner of The Virginia Floor Cloth Company in Louisville. The workshop will be held in 2 sessions so that the paint can dry! For ages 7-10. The cost of the workshop is $45. All materials, including frames, canvas, paint and brushes will be provided. Call 897-9845 to register.

Afternoon Lecture Series
Wednesday, August 5, 1:00 p.m.
Susan Reigler, Food & Dining in Early Kentucky

The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. This year’s theme is The Material World: Art, Architecture, and Design in Early Kentucky. Dessert and coffee are served 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. For more information call (502) 897-9845.

Afternoon Lecture Series
Wednesday, September 2, 1:00 p.m.

Diane and Jim Statler, Setting the Table in Federal America

Local antiques dealers Diane and Jim Statler talk about 18th century porcelain, and their specialty, transferware. The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. This year’s theme is The Material World: Art, Architecture, and Design in Early Kentucky. Dessert and coffee are served 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. For more information call (502) 897-9845.

Antiques Appraisal Day
Sunday, September 20, 1:00 to 5:00 pm

(registration begins at 12:30 sharp)
Appraisers to be announced. The entire fee goes to support Locust Grove: $10 per item, 3 items for $25 (limit 6 items; pay at the door). Space is limited, so come early.

Fall Antiques Market
Sunday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m
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This annual Antiques Market features professional dealers from the South and Midwest displaying their wares on the lawn at Historic Locust Grove. In addition to American country antiques, the show features formal furniture, jewelry and silver. Admission is $6 ($3 for children 6-12). Admission includes tours of the historic house museum. Concessions are available. Proceeds support the continued operation and preservation of Historic Locust Grove, a circa 1790 National Historic Landmark.

Afternoon Lecture Series
Wednesday, October 7, 1:00 p.m.

Buck Pennington
Pennington, author of books on Kentucky paintings and portraiture, speaks on his recent research in the arts of early Kentucky. The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. This year’s theme is The Material World: Art, Architecture, and Design in Early Kentucky. Dessert and coffee are served 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. For more information call (502) 897-9845.

18th Century Market Fair at Historic Locust Grove
Saturday & Sunday, October 24th & 25th
10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Notice is herewith given that a Market Fair shall be held at the grounds designated as the seat of Major William Croghan, known as Locust Grove, six miles up river from the Falls of the Ohio… Join Historic Locust Grove and the Illinois Regiment of Virginia as we bring the spirits of the past alive at our Market Fair! Watch the jugglers, sing along with the fiddlers, purchase replicas of 18th century military and household items, and enjoy food and drink as our founders did. Mock battles for our country’s independence feature General George Rogers Clark’s own militia as well as English Dragoons and Marines, and German Hessians. Admission is $6 ($3 for children 6-12). Concessions available.

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

Kentucky Furniture
Clifton "Andy" Anderson and Marianne Ramsey
Two of the leading experts in the furniture and furniture-makers of early Kentucky speak.
The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. This year’s theme is The Material World: Art, Architecture, and Design in Early Kentucky. Dessert and coffee are served 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. For more information call (502) 897-9845.

George Rogers Clark's Birthday Celebration
Thursday, Nov. 19, time and event TBA

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the year that George Rogers Clark came to live at Locust Grove in the fall of 1809. Events & commemoration to be announced.

Closed Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving)

Locust Grove Holiday Sampler
Friday, November 27, 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
(special programs 11 am-2 pm)
Spend the day after Thanksgiving exploring our region’s heritage. We’re open during our regular hours (10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.). Costumed demonstrators will be in the kitchen and woodshop from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. And you can even do holiday shopping in the museum store, with all items 20 percent off regular price. Even better, it’s all included in the regular price – $8 for general admission, $4 for children 6-12, free for children under 6 and members.

Museum Store Sale
Friday, November 27 thru Sunday, December 6
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

For special Christmas gifts without traffic hassles, visit our museum store. For 10 days after Thanksgiving, you’ll receive a 20 percent discount on all purchases. The museum store carries a wide array of books, toys, stationary and Kentucky-made crafts. The museum store is open Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Afternoon Lecture Series
Wednesday, December 2, 1:00 p.m.
Louisville Dulcimer Society

The annual concert by the Louisville Dulcimer Society will kick off our holiday season. Get here early to get a good seat for this popular event! The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. Dessert and coffee are served at 1:00 pm with the lecture immediately following at 1:15 PM. Admission is $5, $3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove.

Holiday Candlelight Tours
Friday and Saturday, December 11 & 12
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m
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New time period this year! A celebration reminiscent of the year 1809 comes alive under the glow of candles. George Rogers Clark has just come to live at Locust Grove! The house shines warmly as the illustrious Clark and Croghan families greet their guests. The House is decorated with holly and fruit according to custom. Out in the kitchen, the cook directs the preparation of the meals, while carpenters in the woodshop finish repairs to farm tools. This wonderful family event takes you back to an earlier time as you tour Locust Grove under the glow of candlelight. And it’s all at our regular prices — $8 for general admission, $4 for children 6-12, free to children under 6 and members of Locust Grove.

Closed December 24 & December 25

Closed December 31, 2009 & January 1, 2010

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