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.
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.
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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