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Visit Locust Grove

Welcome to Locust Grove, a National Historic Landmark and your gateway to early Kentucky beginnings.

General Information

We are located at 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207.

The grounds of Locust Grove are open from sunrise to sunset, with the Visitors’ Center open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Locust Grove offers a Guided House Tour and Unfolding the Story: The Enslaved Community At Locust Grove. Tickets for a tour can be purchased upon arrival or in advance here .

Guided House Tour:

Offered Tuesday through Saturday beginning at 10:30 a.m., 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. We recommend arriving at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time for an optional viewing of a 12-minute introductory film in the Visitors' Center.

During the Guided House Tour, a docent will guide you through the place where Louisville began, exploring the lives of the Croghan and Clark families, the enslaved community and Locust Grove’s famous visitors during early frontier Kentucky. The Guided House Tour is generally between 60 and 90 minutes long.

Unfolding The Story: The Enslaved Community At Locust Grove

Unfolding The Story  transports guests back in time to learn about the lives and stories of the enslaved community at Locust Grove. The immersive program addresses life in early Kentucky through the perspective of two members of Locust Grove’s enslaved community.  Unfolding The Story  is not focused on reenacting the traumatic experiences of the enslaved women, men and children who lived and worked at Locust Grove – but rather telling their stories in a way that justly depicts them as full human beings.

Unfolding the Story  takes place inside on both stories of the historic house, and in and around the other historic outbuildings on our grounds. The experience is about 90 minutes of walking and standing, with some seating available.  Regularly scheduled performances are offered biweekly on Saturday from April through October. Performances occur at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

PLEASE NOTE: Unfolding The Story takes place inside and outside the building on Locust Grove and involves walking and standing, sometimes on uneven ground. Locust Grove is committed to making our tours accessible to all. If you have concerns about accessibility, please call us at 502.897.9845 to discuss accommodations.

Unfolding The Story is a part of the Unfiltered Truth Collection with Louisville Tourism.

Frequently Asked Questions

House Tours $12 for adults $10 for seniors $6 for children (6-18 years old) Unfolding the Story: $18 for adults $12 for seniors (65+) $10 for children (6-18 years old) Visitor’s Center Only : $6 for adults, $3 for children (6-18 years old)

Discounts are offered for Military, AAA, AARP and other organizations. Contact us to see if your organization applies. For groups of 10 or more, ask us about group rates and schedule your visit in advance.

Holiday Closures

We are closed to the public throughout the month of January, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and the first Saturday in May for Kentucky Derby Day.  

Take I-71 North. Continue on I-71, passing the I-64 split, and exit at Zorn Avenue. Turn left onto Zorn, taking care as you cross the median. Make a right turn onto River road at the light (Chevron Station on the corner). Turn right onto Blankenbaker Lane, approximately 6 miles from downtown Louisville, at the traffic light. You will proceed gradually uphill as you travel away from the river, and will find the entrance to the Locust Grove parking lot on your left, immediately past Twin Hill (on the right).

From Downtown Louisville

Take either the I-71 to Zorn Avenue route described above, or if you are already close to the riverfront, just take River Road all the way out to Blankenbaker Lane.

From points along the Watterson Expressway (I-264)

Take the Watterson eastward to the Brownsboro Road (U. S. 42) exit. At the end of the ramp, turn left and proceed to the third traffic light. Turn right onto Blankenbaker Lane. Locust Grove will come into view within about 1-1/2 miles, just as you crest a small ridge. Make a right turn into the parking lot, just after passing the historic house.

2024 Calendar of Events

05/11/2024 - 05/12/2024, 2024 gardeners’ fair, saturday - sunday, 10:00am - 4:30pm.

Admission: $10/Adults | $5/Children under 18 | Free/Children under 6 Discover a botanical wonderland at the 2024 Gardeners Fair hosted by Locust Grove. Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of blossoming beauty and verdant foliage. Witness captivating demonstrations showcasing farm animals, gardening techniques, conservation efforts, and more. Beyond an event, the Gardeners' Fair celebrates nature's wonders and the passion of those who nurture it. Join us for a weekend of growth, inspiration, and the pure joy of all things botanical. To learn more about the event or to become a vendor or sponsor click "Learn More" .

Tea in the Gardens: Gardeners’ Fair Tea

Saturday, 11:30am - 3:30pm.

11:30 AM: British Garden Traditional Tea with Seasonal Fare - Sold out! (Join the Waitlist)

3:30 PM: Bourbon & Bubbles - Spirited Tea with Seasonal Fare (must be 21+ to attend).

America Uncorked: A Spirited Revolt

Thursday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

Admission: $25/nonmembers; $22/Locust Grove members . Schedule: Refreshments at 6:00 pm, concert at 6:30 pm.  Brady Crytzer's book, The Whiskey Rebellion, will be available for purchase from the Museum Store.  The Museum Store will be open throughout the evening. Join us as we welcome Author Brady Crytzer for May's America Uncorked. This month we explore the complexities of Whiskey Rebellion and its reverberations through the fledgling nation. Gain a deeper understanding of the struggles faced by both individuals and industries during this transformative period in American history. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that brings the past to life and highlights its relevance to our present-day society. After the discussion, Brady Crytzer will be available for a book signing of his new book, The Whiskey Rebellion. Brady J. Crytzer teaches history at Robert Morris University. He is the winner of the 2023 Judge Robert K. Woltz History Award. A specialist in the Imperial History of North America, Crytzer is a narrator and commentator on the hit cable series "Into the Wild Frontier" on INSP and "Lawmen and Outlaws" on Fox Nation. He has been featured on NBC Peacock, FOX Nation, and SiriusXM. He is the host of the weekly hit podcast "Dispatches: The Podcast of the Journal of the American Revolution." Crytzer is the host of the cable series Battlefield Pennsylvania on the Pennsylvania Cable Network, and the winner of the Donna J. McKee and Donald S. Kelly Awards for Outstanding Scholarship and Service in History. His work has been featured in The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Journal of the American Revolution, Pennsylvania Heritage, Game News, and Muzzleloader Magazine. His work has been reviewed in Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, The Journal of Southern History, The Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, and The Journal of Military History.

Music Under the Pavilion: Keltricity

Tuesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

Admission: $15/Adults; $5/children; free to children under 3 . Schedule: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Schedule: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. *Snacks and refreshments available for purchase* Join us for an enchanting evening that sets the stage for a season filled with mesmerizing sounds of the Kentucky music scene. Our kickoff event begins with Keltricity, who will transport you to the heart of Ireland and Scotland, where soulful melodies and lively rhythms come together in perfect harmony. It’s an experience you won’t want to miss, and it’s just the beginning of a series that promises to be filled with music across all genres. Gather your friends and family, bring a picnic, and join us as we embark on this musical journey through the lands of William Croghan’s childhood. Let the melodies of Ireland and Scotland sweep you away and set the tone for a season of unforgettable performances. Keltricity is a Celtic-world band featuring traditional, contemporary and eclectic Celtic-influenced music from Ireland, Cape Breton, Scotland, England, Brittany, New England and French Canada.

Emilie Strong Smith Chamber Music: The Three Bassets

Sunday, 5:00pm - 6:30pm.

Admission: $22/nonmembers; $20/Locust Grove members . Schedule: Refreshments at 5:00 pm, concert at 5:30 pm.  The three Basset Horns are returning to Locust Grove to perform Mozart Operas in a way you've never experienced. No singers, no scenery, no acting-just pure music! Never attempted before anywhere by anyone! Led by Locust Grove chamber musician Ernie Gross.

06/03/2024 - 06/08/2024

Artist in residence – jerome bias, monday - saturday, 10:00am - 3:00pm.

Learn more about the week of programming . Step into history and immerse yourself in the inaugural Artist-In-Residence Program at Historic Locust Grove! Join us this June for an unforgettable week-long exploration-themed “A Celebration of Food, Family, and Furniture.” Delve into the rich tapestry of Southern material culture and foodways as we honor traditions and creativity that have shaped America. Follow our Artist, Jerome Bias, on a journey celebrating the intricate connections between food, family, and furnishings. From hands-on workshops and artisan demonstrations to enlightening talks and culinary experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Discover the artistry behind traditional Southern furniture-making techniques, learn about the historical significance of heirloom recipes, and gain insight into the cultural influences that have influenced our culinary landscape. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a food connoisseur, or simply curious about the stories woven into the fabric of our past, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect with the heritage of the American South. Jerome Bias is a furniture maker and cultural heritage practitioner specializing in reproducing 18th—and 19th-century Southern Furniture using period techniques. He has been making furniture since 2000 and was the joiner for Old Salem Museums & Gardens from 2011-2016. He has presented for the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Winterthur Museum, and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA). Currently, Jerome Bias reproduces historic furniture pieces from places throughout the country where his family was enslaved. Through his work, he hopes to explore the question: “How did his ancestors handle the trauma of enslavement and yet maintain the ability to have hope and love?”

Sunset Yoga at Locust Grove

Tuesday, 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

Enjoy the weather and landscape during Sunset Yoga on June 16th. Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of nature and join us for an experience that embraces the first heat of Summer. Guided by experienced instructors from Studio Hustle, unwind and stretch in a serene park setting. This class is open to all experience levels. Experience the refreshing ambiance of spring, connect with your breathing, and let the tranquility sweep away the stress of the outside world. Don't miss this opportunity for a summer escape amidst the natural beauty of Locust Grove. This donation-based class is in partnership with local business Studio Hustle. Click "Attend" to sign up!

Antiques Market

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

Admission: $10/adults, free for under 18 years of age Check out the treasures at the Antiques Market! From delicate china teapots to silver spoons, vintage jewelry to Kentucky-made chairs—there’s something for all tastes and every budget. Featuring dozens of professional dealers from around the region, the Antiques Market offers fine and country furniture, books, textiles, jewelry, ephemera, silver, and more. Admission includes the historic house museum beginning at 1:00pm. Food & drink available. Event organizer: Eric Lausch, [email protected] .

Freemasonry Comes to America with Tim Root

Wednesday, 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Admission: $8/nonmembers; $6/Locust Grove members. Schedule: Refreshments at 1:00 pm, lecture at 1:15 pm.  Locust Grove welcomes Tim Root in this engaging discussion about the Masonic Fraternity's journey from Europe (primarily England) to America in the 18th Century. We will closely examine its impact on our Founding Fathers and the Revolutionary War. This lecture will take audiences on a journey as the Fraternity spread from New England into the Frontier and look closer at Freemasonry in Kentucky, including Locust Grove! Tim Root is currently the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer at L&N Federal Credit Union, a local financial institution with a rich history dating back to 1954. He is an active board member and volunteer, serving on the Scottish Rite Foundation Board and volunteering at St Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church. He has previously served on the board at Kentucky Harvest and was a founding board member at Blessings in a Backpack. Tim is deeply involved in Freemasonry, serving as a member since 1998 and holding leadership roles within Louisville Lodge #400. Additionally, he is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution through his patriot ancestor, John Peter Corn, who was the personal lifeguard to George Washington.

4th of July: Summer on the Farm

Thursday, 10:00am - 5:00pm.

Admission: FREE This is Locust Grove's Cultural Pass offering through the Fund for the Arts. Gather your family and join us this 4th of July at Locust Grove for a FREE fun-filled day of learning and celebration! Explore what it means to be an active citizen and how to make a difference in your community through exciting activities and interactive discussions. Join StageOne Storytellers as they read stories of citizenship, civics, voting, and much more! Delve into the meaning of independence while reflecting on the history of the Revolutionary War and enslavement at our historic site. Engage with our community partners, enjoy family activities, and learn about the meaning of civic engagement together at Locust Grove.

Music Under the Pavilion: Louisville Folk School

Admission: $15/Adults; $5/children; free to children under 3 . Schedule: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Experience the soulful sounds of bluegrass music as the talented musicians from the Louisville Folk School take the stage at Music Under the Pavilion! Join us for an evening of foot-stomping rhythms, heartfelt melodies, and authentic Appalachian tunes that will have you tapping your toes and singing along. Bring your friends and family for a night of outdoor fun and live music in the heart of Locust Grove's scenic surroundings. Louisville Folk School is a 501C3 nonprofit with a mission to engage the folk music traditions of Kentuckians through education and performance, build on the rich cultural history of the bluegrass state, while creating community through the arts.

Music Under the Pavilion: Fred Keams (Navajo [Dine])

Admission: $15/Adults; $5/children; free to children under 3 . Schedule: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase. Join Locust Grove in an evening of rich cultural history by welcoming Fred Keams (Navajo [Dine]). Mr. Keams will demonstrate the sounds and melodies of traditional Navajo flute music under the breathtaking Locust Grove Pavilion. Through Mr. Keams's expert playing, you will learn about the tradition, skill, and power of Indigenous music. Fred Keams grew up in Navajo, New Mexico, and is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. He continues the Navajo's musical traditions by crafting authentic traditional flutes by hand and playing them. He named his business Yellowknife Flutes after the nickname given to him by a friend and co-worker in Fort Defiance, Arizona. He organizes the Native Flute Gathering, which is held every May in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

08/22/2024 - 08/25/2024

Summer book sale, thursday - sunday, 10:00am - 5:00pm.

MEMBER PREVIEW: August 22 | 10AM to 7PM GENERAL SALE: August 23-26 | 10AM to 4:30PM Used, antiquarian, and new books at all prices, all categories, including travel, science, cookbooks, fiction, history, literature, children's, reference, and more! With books at reasonable prices, you are sure to find a new treasure to add to your bookshelf. Prices start at $1 for paperbacks and $2 for hardcovers, with a special section of finer books that are individually priced. Proceeds support the educational and preservation programs of Locust Grove.

Afternoon Lecture: Treaties, Expansion, & The NW Territory from the Indigenous Perspective

Admission: $8/nonmembers; $6/Locust Grove members. Schedule: Refreshments at 1:00 pm, lecture at 1:15 pm. 

Afternoon Lecture: Kentucky Unsettled

Admission: $8/nonmembers; $6/Locust Grove members. Schedule: Refreshments at 1:00 pm, lecture at 1:15 pm.  In the aftermath of the French and Indian War, the Proclamation of 1763 marked the land that became Kentucky as Indian Reserve. However, a surge of settlers, enticed by land speculators, disrupted this balance. Colonial officials couldn't control the influx of settlers eager to claim the territory, leading to land disputes and coercive treaties that reshaped Kentucky's landscape. Explore the nuanced history of Indigenous displacement in Kentucky as we delve into the impact of coercive treaties, encroaching settlements, and the erosion of Native lifeways during the late 18th century. This talk will explore concepts of colonialism, property ownership, and sovereignty. Kelly Hyberger is the Native American Collections Specialist at the Filson Historical Society in Louisville, Kentucky and previously worked as the Director of Cultural Resources at the Museum of Us and as the Curator of Collections at the Frazier History Museum. Her tenure in the non-profit sector is focused on decolonial praxis in museum collections, the repatriation of Indigenous cultural heritage items, and methods for centering authentic, diverse narratives of US History in education and interpretation. Kelly holds a master’s in history, a master’s in teaching, and a bachelor’s in political science from the University of Louisville. She has spoken domestically/internationally about the importance of decolonial stewardship and repatriation.

Afternoon Lecture: An Early Louisville Murder: The Killing of Joseph Frederick at Oxmoor Farm

Admission: $8/nonmembers; $6/Locust Grove members. Schedule: Refreshments at 1:00 pm, lecture at 1:15 pm.  In 1816 Armistead Churchill knocked on the cabin of Joseph Frederick who was working as the overseer at Oxmoor Farm. When Frederick opened the door Churchill shot him dead. The reason for the murder includes treatment of the enslaved people at Oxmoor Farm, and a jockeying for control of Oxmoor. Churchill went to trial in 1817 and was defended by John Rowan and Benjamin Hardin. This trial would drive a wedge between these early Kentucky families and even lead to a challenge to duel! Come hear how this early Kentucky murder trial ended and the ramifications it had for these early Kentucky families. Shirley Harmon manages the day-to-day operation of the Historic Oxmoor Farm, the Bullitt family home since 1787. Shirley has 25 years’ experience in the field of archives and historic home management. During her college years she worked as a docent at Farmington Historic Home and a fact checker for the Louisville Encyclopedia. In 2009 she was appointed a member of the Lincoln Bicentennial Committee, which planned events in the Louisville area for the celebration of Lincoln’s 200th birthday. She worked at the Filson Historical Society from 1999-2006 and again from 2011-2012 where her main focus was cataloging the Bullitt Family Papers. Shirley has been the archivist for Norton Healthcare since 2002. She is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, The Society of American Archivists, American Association of State and Local History, the Interpretations Committee for Farmington Historic Home, and the Oxmoor Preservation Committee. Shirley earned her bachelor’s degree in History at Xavier University, and her master’s degree in History at the University of Louisville.

Take A Tour

Tour oxmoor farm.

Oxmoor Farm offers guided tours of the house and grounds by reservation only . Tours are offered on select dates. Please fill out the online form below and an email confirmation will be sent once you tour is booked.

Admission prices are as follows: Adults – $12, Senior Citizens – $8, Children (ages 6-14) – $5 and Children (ages 5 and under) – Free.

Group rates are available for groups of more than 15 people.

All tours can be adjusted to focus on group’s interest, ranging from the Colonial Period, to the Civil War, to the Gilded Era. To book a guided house tour, email [email protected] or use the form below.

GENERAL TOUR

Nestled 8 miles outside Louisville, Oxmoor is a historical gem giving us a glimpse into Kentucky’s past. Explore 230 years of history at Oxmoor Farm. Home to 5 generations of the Bullitt family. The family was influential in the formation of Kentucky and their house, original section built in 1791 to the first addition in 1829 and the 2 additions in the early 1900s, is a literal testament to the state’s history from colonial times through the 20th century. Buffeted by the beautiful gardens that were designed in 1911 and the tree-lined avenue, as well as the charming outbuildings add to Oxmoor’s beauty and its historical uniqueness. Come and hear the stories that Oxmoor has to tell of early pioneer days and the Native Americans, the history of hemp cultivation in Kentucky, the antebellum years and the enslaved community that lived and worked here, through the gilded age and present day. Come see one of the few historic sites in the country where you can walk through 3 centuries of American history and explore the 13 original outbuildings including a smokehouse, springhouse, ice house, hemp barn, and former slave cabins. The historic house is furnished with original pieces that belonged to the Bullitt family. The gardens were designed in 1911 by Marian Coffin, one of the first female landscape architects in the country. All house tours are guide-led and last approximately one hour. Due to the historic nature of the house it is not fully handicap accessible. While the tour is of the first floor of the house and there are a few stairs along the tour. You can leisurely explore the grounds on your own before or after your tour.

AGRICULTURE/HEMP TOUR

Oxmoor sits in the middle of the last working farm in Jefferson County. Farming has always been an integral part to the history of Oxmoor. When Alexander Scott Bullitt purchased the land he immediately begin clearing it in order to cultivate a crop. This grounds tour will focus on the history of farming in Kentucky with particular attention given to the era when Hemp was the main crop grown in the Bluegrass State. Learn about the history of Hemp cultivation in this area and how it flourished particularly well along Beargrass Creek. Take a peak inside the brick hemp barn, which is one of 13 original outbuildings onsite at Oxmoor. Learn about the inner workings of Oxmoor Farm from the crops cultivated over the years to the livestock that was raised on the farm. This tour will also tell the stories of the women and men who worked the land beginning with the enslaved African Americans who lived at Oxmoor and the tenant farmers who took up residence after the Civil War through the 1970s. Please wear appropriate footwear as this tour is a walking tour with moderate levels of walking.

OXMOOR GARDENS TOUR

As you enter the grounds the 1/2 mile tree-lined avenue greets you. Trees and flowers has always been an integral part of the landscape at Oxmoor. What began with Alexander Scott Bullitt sending off for flower seeds from England in the late 1700s has now evolved into a formal gardens that was designed in 1911 by Marian Coffin, one of the first female landscape architects in the U.S. Ms. Coffin’s plan of a circle in square rose garden complete with circular brick walkways and arbors and gazebos, and an English border garden that trails off behind the house, are lovely features of Oxmoor. Included in the gardens is a pet cemetery which is the final resting place for the Bullitt family’s dogs and horses. The farm was the site of annual Steeplechase from 1940-2002. Learn about the history of the gardens and the way it has evolved over the last 230 years including the additions of fruit trees, vegetable garden, the pet cemetery, as well as the formal gardens. This tour will cover the tree-lined avenue, the front lawn, as well as the formal gardens just to the south of the main house. You’ll have time after the tour to meander through the gardens and our groundskeeper will be on hand to answer specific questions about the care of the gardens today. Please wear appropriate footwear as this tour is a walking tour.

THE WOMEN OF OXMOOR

Women have a unique American experience which is mirrored in the history of Oxmoor. The women of Oxmoor, enslaved and free, were dynamic and strong women, who founded, farmed, managed, and maintained Oxmoor over its 230 year history. From the pioneer days of Priscilla Christian Bullitt to the antebellum years of Mildred Fry Bullitt to the Gilded Age era of Nora Iasigi Bullitt and the late 20th century presence of Kay Stammers Bullitt all aspects of women’s history will be touched on. What were the daily lives of these women like in their respective time periods. How did they dress, eat, socialize, and influence their worlds. Ranging from a pioneer housewife, an antebellum mistress and the enslaved women she oversaw, a sufragette, an artist, a world-renown tennis star – all aspects of women’s history will be explored.

SLAVERY AT OXMOOR

Oxmoor was home to a large group of enslaved African Americans from its beginning in 1787 to the end of the Civil War in 1865. The highest number of documented slaves held at Oxmoor totaled 101 in 1816. The slaves were written about in Bullitt family letters thus giving us a one-sided glimpse at their lives. Slave births, weddings and deaths are all documented in the letters, as well as reports on their health and even their punishments for insolent behavior. While slavery is not a comfortable part of our history, the individual lives are important and part of our nation’s history. This tour will focus on the enslaved population and the documented family groups that lived at Oxmoor. Hope, Louisa, Eliza Julia, Sam, Sabra, Jack, Caroline, and Frank are just a few of the slaves whose stories you’ll learn on this tour. Oxmoor is a unique history site with original slave dwellings still standing, as well as a kitchen and overseer’s house. This tour will explore those buildings, as well as a tour through the main house and touch on the individual people and their lives and their interactions with Bullitt family.

CIVIL WAR TOUR

Kentucky was a neutral state during the Civil War but the Bullitts did not remain neutral. Just to the south of Oxmoor was the Speed Family farm Farmington. The Bullitts and the Speeds were first cousins and even though they were related by blood and lived as neighbors, they chose different sides in the Civil War conflict. The Speed family were good friends of President Abraham Lincoln, in fact Lincoln stayed at Farmington for 3 weeks twenty years prior to beginning our 16th president. The Bullitts of Oxmoor chose to fight with the southern states. This tour will explore the war years at Oxmoor. Learn about the Bullitt sons who fought with the Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, how the war years changed the landscape at Oxmoor, the fate of the slaves who once lived and worked at Oxmoor, and how the conflict affected the relationship between the Bullitt and Speed cousins. Civil war artifacts that belonged to the family will be on special display for this tour.

ARCHITECTURE/ANTIQUE/FINE ART TOUR

Oxmoor began as a one and half story colonial style clapboard farmhouse that was constructed in 1791. While this type of construction was typical for Virginia, there are not many examples of this architecture still standing in the Louisville area. Corner fireplaces, stencil painted plaster, and a beautifully carved back staircase are features of the original portion of the house. The house was enlarged in 1829 with a federal-style addition complete with a recessed portico inspired by other local historic homes, Farmington and Ridgeway. The addition was constructed out of brick and added 3 rooms, an entry way, dining room, and parlor. This addition now comprises the middle section of the house. In the early 20th century occupants William and Nora Bullitt added a second floor to this middle brick addition, as well as a kitchen wing and a grand library wing transforming the house from a southern plantation farmhouse to a Gilded-Age Era estate. Oxmoor is furnished with unique and priceless antiques and artwork that was purchased by the Bullitt family over the last 150 years. Chandeliers made from antique Sicilian Ox cart wheels, wall cupboard from an English manor house and sofas from the family of Winston Churchill, as well as artwork and furniture weave a story of Oxmoor’s transformation from colonial times to the modern era. Come join us on a tour where you can literally walk through 3 centuries of American history and architecture all under one roof.

BULLITT FAMILY

The Bullitt family immigrated from France to the American colonies in the late 1600s. By all accounts it was Jospeh Boulet who later anglicized his name to Bullitt. They were Huguenots and were escaping oppression in a Catholic France. Joseph’s great grandson Alexander Scott Bullitt moved to the frontier of Virginia, which Kentucky was a part of, in 1783. He purchased Oxmoor in 1787 and 5 generation of the Bullitt family has called Oxmoor home. The story of the Bullitt family is the story of Kentucky. Alexander co-wrote the constitution of the 15th state of Kentucky in 1792 and served as the commonwealth’s first lieutenant governor. His son William was a member of the 1849 state constitutional convention and succeeding generations have served as Solicitor General, Ambassador to the Soviet Union and France, as well as military officers. Other members of the family have been celebrated artists and writers. The story of the Bullitt family is the story of America from its independent spirit partnered with its stubborn reliance on slavery.

Schedule A Tour

Would you like to come out and tour Oxmoor Farm? We would be happy to show you around.

Tours can be scheduled during the week or on select Saturdays. If you would like to make a reservation, please fill out the contact form below.

Oxmoor Farm

Where to find us:.

• 720 Oxmoor Ave Louisville, KY 40222
• [email protected]
• (502)426-2126

How you can tour this historic 8,000+ square foot Louisville mansion

Ann and Hank Triplett were very familiar with the stately Old Louisville home on South Fourth Street. Before owning the mansion was ever an option, they’d been visitors, as they knew the house’s last three owners. “One of the first things that we noticed about the house,” said Ann Triplett, “was the woodwork.”

The tiger oak, which was milled right here in Kentucky, is one of the most distinctive features of this Old Louisville beauty, which is featured in the  Old Louisville Mansions Tour in April. 

Move-in ready

Aside from a few minor repairs — such as reinforcing some of the staircases and fixing the spindles — the Tripletts didn’t have to change much about their Old Louisville home. From the beautiful brick and limestone exterior to the stunning tiger oak interior, the mansion on South Fourth Street was fine as is. Apart from one room, the house even has all of its original stained glass windows.

Ann and Hank’s collection of antique furnishings and accessories fit the Victorian home perfectly. One such item — a wardrobe that once belonged to Ann’s grandmother — is visible upon entering.

“It was my first attempt at refinishing,” she laughed. The large wooden piece blends in exquisitely, just one of many elements that complement the next, from various paintings and sculptures to Oriental rugs and other art pieces.

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A taste of Kentucky

There are a few hints of the Bluegrass State throughout the home, including a horse-racing sculpture on a table in the foyer and horse paintings along the interior servants’ staircase just before the kitchen. The most notable, however, is the extensive collection of Kentucky Derby glasses on the top left shelf in the butler’s pantry. Some of the glasses date back to the ‘50s; they belonged to Ann’s great-grandfather, who was a Fairfield native and big horse-racing fan.

“We didn’t realize the value of Kentucky Derby glasses until we came back,” Hank said of their return to Louisville. The Air Force had them stationed in various places for two decades, and they had no idea — they’d been serving drinks out of the cups until another collector advised them to stop.

“He was a huge track person,” Ann said of her great-granddad, recalling how he’d bring her along with him often to races. She was dubbed “Little Bets,” which could be short for her middle name, Elizabeth, but was also a nod to life at the track.

“I learned how to place a bet when I was four,” she laughed.

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For the love of family

The front room on the first floor of Ann and Hank’s home displays several Chinese-influenced pieces, including an antique Chinese tea table, the couple’s names in Chinese characters and framed images of the eight Daoist immortals.

“We both like Chinese art,” Ann said. “I find it very calming and soothing.”

This space, however, is something different for the three Triplett grandchildren — the youngsters refer to it as the tea room, playroom, or chess room. “They like to set up tea parties — and they’ll sell tickets,” Ann laughed.

She and Hank are more than happy to do a little rearranging for the kiddos when they visit — and they’re lax about the types of things they allow around the house.

“The grandkids are allowed to slide down on it,” Ann said of the back staircase, “and they’re allowed to jump off the steps.”

But the fun doesn’t come completely free.

“Depending on how long they’re here, maybe once a week, they have to go up and clean it — because they get their little paw marks all over it,” she continued with a smile.

The best thing about being in this big space, clearly, is being able to share it. “The grandkids love being here,” Ann said. “It’s comfortable. It’s lived in.”

Home of the Week: Couple embraces ‘Marie Kondo’ approach to home downsizing

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Owners: Ann and Hank Triplett. Ann is a retired registered nurse, and Hank is retired from the U.S. Air Force. Also in the home is 8-year-old miniature schnauzer, Louie.

Home: This is a 4-bed, 4-bath, 8,200-square-foot Victorian Queen Anne mansion that was built in 1885 in Old Louisville. 

Distinctive elements: Tiger oak from floor to ceiling; giant chandelier in dining room; antique chandeliers in other rooms; all original stained-glass throughout, apart from one room; multiple Oriental rugs; built by a master tanner; pocket doors match flooring in each room; bookcases that were former gun cases; antique furniture and accessories throughout.

Applause! Applause! The late Pat Sauter for design assistance; Kara Humphrey for overall house and family care, as well as decorating assistance; Paul Shockley for interior and exterior maintenance; Tom Boone for work on the back porch and box gutters; Ed Cash for maintenance; Josh Elkins for transforming basement into a wine cellar; BC Plumbing.

Old Louisville Mansions Tour

WHAT: The Old Louisville Mansions Tour showcases private residences along South Fourth Street near Central Park, as well as along Third Street, in the area known as "Millionaires Row" during the Victorian Era. The tour is a benefit for the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.

WHEN : Noon to 6 p.m., April 6 and 7

WHERE: Pick up your guide or purchase tickets at Conrad-Caldwell House, 1402 St. James Court, starting at 11:45 a.m. both days. 

TICKETS: Old Louisville Mansions Tour presale tickets are available until April 5 for $25 and can be purchased online at oldlouisvillemansionstour.com or by visiting the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum. Children 12 and under are free. Day-of tickets can be purchased for $30 at Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.

PARKING : In addition to street parking, the Filson Historical Society is offering free parking for tour-goers at their museum and across the street at Third and Ormsby Avenue.

MORE INFORMATION: Visit oldlouisvillemansionstour.com or call 502-635-5244 for more information.

Filson Annual House Tour

30th Annual House Tour

Sunday, September 15th, 2024 1:00 to 6:00 pm

Filson members and their guests are cordially invited to the 30th Annual House Tour.  The Filson’s annual tour celebrates the distinct beauty of Louisville homes. Each home is carefully selected by the House Tour committee, chaired by Anita Streeter, and is located in and around Louisville, Kentucky. Each year, the house notes are researched and written by John David Myles, who has written and lectured on architecture in addition to being an attorney and former circuit judge. The tour is greatly enhanced by having different styles of homes, from grander examples to those located in neighborhoods, downtown, along the river and in the country. Houses are geographically clustered to minimize travel time.

The Tour takes place on Sunday, September 15th, 2024 from 1-6 PM with a cocktail party immediately following the conclusion of the Tour.

This event is open to Filson Historical Society Members.  Please consider joining today!

Information to purchase tickets with be forthcoming.

The 30th Annual House Tour is generously sponsored by

Advance Ready Mix • Antiques at Distillery Commons

FEG Investment Advisors • Ben Tyler Building & Remodeling • Nanette Tafel, Realtor

Limbwalker Lawn Care & Tree Services • Susan Lavin

Visit the Filson

Open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm

The Filson will also be closed starting at noon on Friday May 3rd for Oaks Day.

The Filson is closed to the Public the 3rd Friday of every month.

1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 635-5083

Plan Your Visit to the Filson!   To register or purchase tickets for our events, please visit our Events Page.

The Research Library is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30pm; we are closed on the third Friday of each month . Appointments are not required, but feel free to reserve a seat online – learn more here .  We also provide remote research services; please email gro.l 1714353376 aciro 1714353376 tsihn 1714353376 oslif 1714353376 @hcra 1714353376 eser 1714353376 .

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Welcome to Louisville's #1 Victorian House Museum 

The Conrad-Caldwell House symbolizes the  spirit and Victorian grandeur of Louisville's Progressive Era. Constructed in 1895 by Louisville architect, Arthur Loomis, this Richardsonian Romanesque castle stands as an ornament to the city of Louisville, a distinguishing marker in one of  America's largest concentrations of Victorian homes and is a site of cultural and architectural significance to the city of Louisville. 

VISIT US DURING GENERAL OPERATING HOURS

1402 St. James Court (corner of Magnolia Avenue & St. James Court)

Thursday-Sunday

Guided Tours at 11am & 3pm

Self-Guided Tours from 12pm to 2:30pm*

*Last Entry Into Museum for Self-Guided Tours is at 2:30pm.

General Note: Public Tours are subject to change. Please check TOURS Page(s) for updates on closures or adjusted hours. 

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Old Louisville History and Architecture Tour

9am, 11am, 1pm and 3pm Seven days a week from March through November; select dates in the off-season.

Old Louisville Ghost Tour

6pm, 7:30pm and 9:15pm Seven days a week from March through November; select dates in the off-season.

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Louisville Historic Tours is Louisville’s oldest and most well known Old Louisville tour company. We’ve guided over 50,000 visitors through our beloved neighborhood since we established Louisville Historic Tours in 2004. For more information on our Old Louisville tours, please click on one of the buttons below:

Updates on our Tours

Victorian ghost walk tickets on sale for 2023.

July 7th, 2023

Get your tickets for the Annual Victorian Ghost Walk! We will sell out so get them before they are gone! Please click here !

Tour Starting Point

March 29, 2023

DAYTIME TOURS ARE NO LONGER STARTING AT 1212 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, BUT RATHER A BLOCK TO THE SOUTH, AT THE CORNER OF SOUTH FOURTH STREET AND WEST ORMSBY AVENUE! Unfortunately, the former meeting spot, Adrienne & Co. Donuts, has permanently closed its doors due to COVID.

March 17th, 2023

We are now offering a number of specialty tours!  For our new Glitter Ball City tour, please click here !

DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2O24 12-5 pm

Dressed in their holiday finery....

Returning on the first full weekend in December, the Holiday Home Tour gives visitors a rare glimpse inside these historic Victorian mansions and townhouses

stylishly dressed for the holidays. 

Children 17 and under are free.

Ticket headquarters is at the Old Louisville Visitors Center in Central Park 1340 S 4th Street Louisville, KY 40208

Every ticket purchase supports the mission of the old louisville neighborhood council and preserves the legacy of the old louisville historic preservation district.    old louisville neighborhood council is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization..

GETTING AROUND

Start the tour at the Old Louisville Visitors Center in Central Park to pick up your ticket/brochure. This is your a dmission to the homes. 

This is a self-paced, easy-walking tour with directional signage along several blocks to the participating homes. Docents will greet you at each house.

There is ample street parking around St. James Court and the perimeter of Central Park as well as side streets. There are also free parking lots marked for the event on Park Avenue, Fourth, and Third Streets. 

Volunteer for a 2.5 hour shift at the Holiday Home Tour and you will receive a free ticket

($35 value) to the event.  If you are able to work more than one shift, you will earn a ticket for each shift, as our thank you. Volunteers are positioned inside each home to welcome attendees and answer questions.

Shifts for each day are 11:45 am – 2:30 pm and 2:15 pm – 5 pm.  

Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors

Gold level sponsors , michael mawood remax-100, historic 1300 asso ciation, st. james court association, district 6 councilman phillip baker, silver level sponsors, louisville memorial auditorium.

Mary Martin, Semonin Realtor   

Jonathan Klunk, Six Degrees Real Estate      

Treyton Oak Towers      

 Belgravia Court Association  

    G arvin Gate Neighborhood Association  

  Second Street Neighborhood Association

South Fourth Street Association 

Third Street Neighborhood Association   

  Central Park West Neighborhood Association  

Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association

Bronze Level Sponsors

Limerick louisville association, ouerbacker court association.

Mag Bar and Pizza Donisi

Old Louisville Brewery

In-Kind Sponsors 

Old louisville flower studio, sternberg truck and van rental.

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Show your support to this Historic Preservation District by being a STAR Supporter and receive a FREE ticket

Thank You to Our Star Supporters

  The Asia Institute-Crane House; Filson Historical Society; Cindee and Mitch Rapp;  Derek Ingrahm; Annie and Greg Likins; Mathieu and Bill Nunery; Linda and Gary Hudson; Sheelah and Chuck Anderson;  Luanne and Ken Maguire; Joan and Felton Williams; Penny and Jed Johnson;  Kate Dittmeier Holm; Deborah and David Stewart; Ann and Hank Triplett;  Karan Chavis and Craig Blakely; Michelle and David James; Elizabeth Kuhn;  Kate and Michael Meador; Joanne and Zane Lockhart; Mollie Whitelaw and Michael Ciminelli; Rick Serpa and Mike Mondia;  Gayle and Herb Warren; Gene and Oliver Winston-Cerrosi; Sherryl and Joseph Impellizerri; Eva and Bob Wessels; Linda and Jim Brooks;  Angela and Justin Elliott; Nancy and Tom Woodcock;  Maria Eckerle; Lois and Robert Powell; Jesse and Teresa Bryan-Lewis; Bill and Becky Medley;   Shawn and Kevin Williams.

Farmington Historic Home

Life on a kentucky plantation.

No house in Kentucky more gracefully embodies Federal architecture than Farmington. Striking Jeffersonian features of its perfectly proportioned 14 rooms include two octagonal rooms, the adventurously steep and narrow “hidden” stairway, and the fanlights between the front and rear halls. Exquisite reeded doorways, carved mantels, and marbleized baseboards add special elegance to the interior. Most of the structure, including the woodwork, glass and brass, in original and still in excellent condition.

The present 18-acre site also includes an elaborate early 19th century garden, stone springhouse and barn, cook’s quarters and kitchen, blacksmith shop, museum store, and remodeled carriage house which may be rented for special events.

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Louisville’s Most Historic Bed & Breakfast Inn We invite you to come and stay at The Samuel Culbertson Mansion historic bed and breakfast inn on your next visit to Louisville.  This Georgian Revival mansion is located in the heart of the Old Louisville National Historic District , near downtown Louisville, the University of Louisville and Churchill Downs.  Pamper yourself with the opulence of the Gilded Age, and enjoy a piece of traditional Kentucky in this former home of a President of Churchill Downs and the "Two Little Knights of Kentucky". - Rudy Van Meter, Innkeeper In 2007 we celebrated the 75th Anniversary of “ The Garland of Roses ” First commissioned by Sam Culbertson for the 1932 Kentucky Derby Get Tycoon Treatment... (from  the Cincinnati Enquire r) What's Doing in Louisville   (from The New York TImes )

HISTORY OF THE MANSION

     In March 1896, the local newspapers announced that Samuel Alexander Culbertson , son of Indiana's wealthiest man, William Stewart Culbertson, a dry goods, railroad, utilities and banking tycoon, had purchased land on Third Avenue, the most fashionable street in Louisville,  to build his new home.  After barely a year of construction, the mansion was completed in 1897 just in time to receive guests for the 23rd running of the Kentucky Derby.  And for the next half century the Kentucky Derby was to be the focus of Culbertson's life and this house.      Samuel's boyhood home just across the river in New Albany is a pretentious French Empire style mansion built in 1867.  It is now  a museum.  Next door to that is a mansion given to Samuel and his new wife Louise as a wedding present by his father in 1886.  William Culbertson was totally and unconditionally opposed to gambling in any form, and even disinherited one of Samuel's brothers for betting on horses.  Young Samuel, however, loved the races too, though in secret, and had to wait until his father's passing to move nearer the venue that would eventually put him into the pages of history.       When Samuel , his wife Louise, their two sons, and entourage of servants moved into their new home, Third Avenue was the millionaire's row of Louisville, "a genteel area at the edge of a burgeoning city, reflecting the tastes and extravagances of the late Victorian era. The residents worked hard to live up to the magnificence of their houses which were furnished as lavishly as social position required and wealth allowed." (UofL Old Louisville, 1961)      "A friend once remarked (about the Culbertson's), 'They should be a very happy couple. They are the handsomest pair in Louisville, have the handsomest sons, and live in the handsomest house.'" (C-J, 12/12/48)     Samuel Culbertson was a man of wit, fastidious appearance and confident manner.  Col. Matt Winn ("Mr. Kentucky Derby") referred to him as the Beau Brummell of Louisville. (Down the Stretch, 1944)      After years of association with the track as a member of the board of directors, Samuel became President of Churchill Downs in 1928. From 1937 through 1948 he was Chairman of the Board. During these years Culbertson was in racing's limelight, "the perennial cotillion leader," entertaining local dignitaries and Kentucky Derby guests from around the country and the world.  He presided over the golden years of the Kentucky Derby.  Gallant Fox, Cavalcade, War Admiral, Gallahadion,  Whirlaway, Count Fleet and Citation are but few of the thoroughbred champions that make up the tour-de-force that was the Kentucky Derby during Culbertson's era.  But it was in the early 1930s that Samuel Culbertson achieved immortality in Kentucky Derby history.  Samuel Culbertson conceived the idea of the Garland of Roses , and commissioned its design .  Culbertson would proudly witness his idea become reality, with all of its symbolism, as it adorned the first Derby champion horse to receive this accolade, Burgoo King in 1932.      All the while, the Culbertson's became a sensation in the region for the formal dinner parties and the dances they gave in their home's third floor ballroom.  And the Courier-Journal   noted:  "In former days, (the Culbertsons') tallyho carriage, drawn by four high-stepping horses bound for the race track provided a spectacle for pedestrians." (C-J, 12/12/48)       Samuel Culbertson lived in this house for 51 years until his death at the age of 86 in 1948. Well into his eighties, he still walked the 15 blocks to work at his downtown office, and he had been diligently at work at his office and in apparent good health the day before he passed away. 

     Now if that weren't enough, it must be mentioned that Samuel Culbertson's sons had become famous in their own right already in the 1890s and early 1900s.  This is because the history of the mansion is indelibly linked to the stories of The Little Colonel , which were loosely based on real-life characters and events.  In 1899, the Culbertson boys, Craig and William , became known to children around the world as Keith and Malcolm, The Two Little Knights of Kentucky , in the second book of author Annie Fellows Johnston's extremely popular turn-of-the-century Little Colonel series.  And they remained recurring characters throughout the 13 volume series. The real-life Little Colonel herself remembered the boys among her dearest childhood friends.  Mrs. Culbertson's sister, Mamie , owned "the Beeches," the country house where many of the Little Colonel stories take place, and that later became Annie Fellows Johnston's home.  Mamie's husband was General Henry W. Lawton .  We can only imagine the adventures " Uncle Henry " must have related to the Culbertson boys about his former days as an Indian fighter, or how he captured the Apache Chief Geronimo, or how he backed up Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders at San Juan Hill.  General Lawton was a guest at the Culbertson Mansion for several days in the Autumn of 1898 when he came to Louisville to attend dinners and receptions held in his honor as "The Hero of el Caney."   He would tragically never live to tell his nephews about his exploits later in the Spanish-American War as the "super-hero of the Philippines" (C-J) , where he became the only American general killed in action in the Spanish American War,  at the Battle for San Mateo in December 1899.   One of the great ironies of American history is that Lawton, who captured the Apache chief Geronimo in 1886, would succumb to a sharpshooter under command of a Philippine insurgent general named ...Geronimo.      Another of Mrs. Culbertson's sisters, Fannie Craig , was the model for "Aunt Allison" of the Little Colonel stories.  Even Samuel And Louise make a brief appearance as the characters Sidney and Elise in the Two Little Knights of Kentucky and later volumes .  So much in the Little Colonel stories is based on real-life people, places and events.  And the mansion still boasts a respectable number of historic souvenirs and artifacts, such as personal items once owned by Annie Fellows Johnston and her real-life Little Colonel characters, including General Lawton, which are on display for our guests.

         In 1950, the Culbertson Mansion fell into the hands of Benton Roberson, a builder, who converted much of the mansion into apartments during the 1950s and 60s.  Restoration was largely completed between 1975 and 1985, and now the mansion is almost back to its former glory.  Thankfully, no major structural alterations were made to the building by Mr. Roberson.  However, the beautiful ballroom was divided then, and this has yet to be undone.   Remarkably, Roberson carefully cut around existing moldings and decorative features when he built the partitions, possibly anticipating a time when the room would be restored.

ARCHITECTURE and CONSTRUCTION:

     The mansion was built between 1896 and 1897, at a cost of $25,000, designed by the renowned Minneapolis architect William Channing Whitney among whose many other notable buildings include the Minnesota Governor's Mansion and the Minnesota Building at the Columbia Exposition World's Fair of 1893.       The Culbertson home is built in the style of the Georgian Revival, which in turn derives from the Italian Renaissance palazzo, faithfully reproducing the lines, dimensions and even the colors of traditional Florentine architecture. The finer brickwork, usually reserved only for fa?ades, continues along both sides of the house.  The symmetrical fa?ade is adorned with renaissance motifs, the major features being the portico with its marble mosaic floor and twelve fluted ionic columns of European red sandstone (alas, now painted), an ornamental arch with  garlands on the second floor, and a third floor balcony. The columns of the front porch are repeated on the carriage port at the south side of the house. The high-pitched roof (necessary for this climate) was originally constructed of slate.      The Renaissance theme of architectural ornamentation continues inside the house, especially in the reception hall, , dining room and library, rich in woodwork and all with massive beamed or coved ceilings.  The ladies parlor   (or "morning room") is in the  style of Louis XVI., and the drawing room reminds us of a room in an English manor.   Altogether, the building has over 50 rooms in approximately 20,000 square feet of floor space including a full habitable basement. There are an additional 3,500 square feet in the twin-spired two-story carriage house at the rear.  The mansion and carriage house enclose a formal courtyard with a fountain and a rose garden containing over 100 varieties of roses.   

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DuPont Mansion

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LUXURY LIVING IN HISTORIC OLD LOUISVILLE

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With bourbon trail packages and, unmatched hospitality.

The magnificent DuPont Mansion Bed and Breakfast stands proudly on Fourth Street in historic “Old Louisville” with classic accommodations for Bourbon Trail travels, special events and stay-cation getaways.

In the heart of our nation’s second-largest National Historic Preservation District, and once the home of the DuPont industrialists, this charmingly preserved and luxurious inn welcomes those seeking a place of stylish comfort, bespoke service and “outrageous hospitality”.

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Luxury Lodging Near Downtown Louisville for Bourbon Tours and Local Features

When you visit Louisville, you get a true Kentucky experience. Whether you are a real “foodie”, in town for a wedding or embarking upon The Bourbon Trail, you’ll find an endless array of memorable things to do.

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Your Gourmet B&B Breakfast

We invite you to begin each morning of your stay with a variety of full gourmet breakfast options and an afternoon snack. For breakfast, we will tempt you with a variety of sweet and savory offerings, gourmet coffee and teas, orange or cranberry juice, homemade granola and fresh fruit.

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What our guests say:

“Between Chris the Innkeeper, and Warren’s, the owners, they have taken such wonderful care of this property. They have worked so hard to maintain the integrity of this home as a part of the B&B’s in this beautiful part of historic Louisville. We “home base” ourselves here when we attend live racing at each meet at Churchill Downs.”

TRIP ADVISOR REVIEW

“We enjoyed our stay and felt quite at home. Delicious breakfasts in the morning, fresh baked treats and wine in the evening, and water and coffee always available. Classical music in the background. Christopher is a delightful and thoughtful innkeeper. All the rooms are lovely, including the Morgan room where we stayed.

I highly recommend the Dupont.

“This is what my husband had to say…

My wife, Karen, and I lodged at the DuPont Mansion recently in Louisville Kentucky. During our stay, we met the caretaker, Christopher Porter. He embellished our stay with his apt attention to our requests and interests. He made delicious and healthy breakfasts. His memory is phenomenal. We would recommend this B & B for any visit to the city.

And I just wanted to add, The Inn Keeper, Christopher, was Amazing in making our stay feel like a home away from home, and part of the family. He’s the best ever! The place is very clean, and beautiful. I would come back to visit, just for the stay at the B&B alone.”

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With more than 120 attractions Louisville has something for everyone to see and do. The iconic Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum pay homage to the thoroughbred horse – a hallmark of what makes Kentucky so special. The bat of most major league baseball teams is made at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory . The Belle of Louisville is the oldest operating steamboat still in existence. And, Louisville’s native son, Muhammad Ali, is now remembered with a self-guided tour of “Ali’s Footsteps of Greatness." Another hallmark of Kentucky – Bourbon – has taken center stage as a “must do” when visiting the city. The Urban Bourbon Experience is comprised of more than ten distilleries that are open for public tours and tastings. The Urban Bourbon Trail boasts over 35 bars and restaurants with more than 60 bourbons and bourbon-inspired culinary delights – so download the passport, collect your stamps and enjoy a special prize at the end. If the arts are more to your liking, Louisville is one of only a handful of U.S. cities with a professional full-time orchestra, opera, ballet, children’s theatre, dinner theatre and Broadway Series. The Speed Art Museum and the KMAC both showcase the visual arts in their own stunning spaces. These, plus a zoo, amusement park, breweries, historic homes, confectionaries, parks and music festivals comprise the fabric of Louisville’s cultural scene. If you need help planning your trip, contact our destination experts! Give us a call at (888) 568-4878 or send an email to [email protected] (hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm EST).

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What Louisville lacks in corporate five-star properties, it makes up for in swanky hotels that embrace the city’s charming quirks.

Muhammad Ali , perhaps Louisville’s most famous native, proclaimed that “my greatness came and started in Louisville, Kentucky,” and declared that it was “one of the greatest cities in America.” The Greatest had a point. Louisville is the largest city in the Bluegrass State, and alongside its Southern charm and Midwestern heartiness, it offers a rich history, captivating architecture and green spaces galore. Situated on the Ohio River, the city took its name from the French in 1780—Louisville literally means “Louis’ city,” namechecking King Louis XVI in tribute to his support during the Revolutionary War. 

For history and architecture buffs, downtown’s West Main Historical District has the largest collection of cast iron facades anywhere outside of Soho, New York. One of Louisville’s many monikers is Park City, so-called for the 18 parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted , who was also the visionary behind Manhattan’s Central Park.  

Kentucky is the birthplace of bourbon , and the spirit’s aficionados can honor that heritage by following  the Urban Bourbon trail, which includes bars, restaurants and distilleries serving the tipple across downtown’s Whiskey Row and beyond. Most famously, it is home to the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs, “the most exciting two minutes in sport,” which celebrates its 150th anniversary in May 2024. 

For a long time, Louisville struggled to attract tourists outside of the Kentucky Derby . But over the last several years, an influx of young creatives, often fleeing high rents in bigger cities, have debuted a dizzying array of buzzy restaurants, trendy bars, locally curated concept stores and craft distilleries that have drawn a steady flow of travelers to the locale known as the Gateway to the South. 

The city’s growing popularity has increased demand for stylish hotels. What Louisville lacks in corporate 5-star hotels, it makes up for in swanky properties that embrace the city’s charming quirks. If you’re ready to pack your bags, there are old-world grande dames, Parisian-inspired contemporary stays, an art museum-cum-inn and a hotel built in a former disco factory that’s keeping night fever alive and well. Below, see the best accommodations to book for your next trip to Bourbon City. 

The Best Hotels in Louisville

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• 500 S. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40202

A favorite haunt of F. Scott Fitzgerald (in The Great Gatsby , Daisy and Tom Buchanan marry at a fictionalized version of the Seelbach), this Louisville grande dame has stood the test of time in terms of service and architectural majesty. Open since 1905, nine presidents, including FDR and JFK, and countless celebrities like Elvis Presley and Whitney Houston have visited the downtown French Renaissance-style landmark, which overflows with marble from Europe and wood from the West Indies.  The 321 classically designed rooms and suites feature colonial-style mahogany furniture, two-poster beds and Chippendale accent pieces, but the Seelbach’s captivating history really comes alive in its private event spaces. The Oakroom, a former billiard hall paneled in hand-carved American oak, was a frequent hideout for Al Capone ; he played clandestine poker games here and escaped the police thanks to a two-way mirror in his booth. Capone’s vanishing act was performed courtesy of secret stairways and tunnels off the hotel’s cellar and former bar, the Rathskeller (Fitzgerald’s preferred drinking den), which was constructed using Rookwood Pottery and is the only remaining room of its kind in the world. While the hotel’s dining options are limited, there is a breakfast space as well as room service, and make sure to ask the concierge about the plethora of restaurants to choose from at the always-lively Fourth Street Live one block away.

• 335 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202

Another downtown Louisville landmark, the Brown celebrated its centennial last fall, in 2023. Historic splendor abounds in the Georgian Revival hotel gilded in the grand European tradition. First up, the two-story lobby stuns with hand-painted coffered ceilings, soaring Palladian-style windows and Botticino limestone floors. The 294 guest rooms and suites beckon with oversized mahogany beds, sunburst wallpapers and Spanish Remora marble bathrooms. Inaugurated by the boxing champ himself, the black-and-gold Muhammad Ali Suite features crystal chandeliers, hardwood floors, a wet bar and signed Ali memorabilia, including his boxing gloves.  In the Roaring Twenties, up to 1,200 partygoers would cut a rug in the historic hotel’s ballroom every night. Faced with feeding the post-shimmy hordes, chef Fred Schmidt came up with the open-faced Hot Brown sandwich: oven-roasted turkey breast, fresh tomatoes, cheesy Mornay sauce and crispy bacon atop thick Texas toast; the hearty meal could easily power the dancers for many more twirls around the dance floor. The iconic sandwich continues to satisfy patrons at the casual chic J. Graham’s Café or at the fine-dining old world Lobby Bar & Grill, where a menu of Southern comfort foods like smoky mac and cheese and Kentucky Derby Pie can be paired with a hand-selected flight of bourbon.  

• 700 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Louisville natives and avid art collectors Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson wanted to share their love of contemporary art with both locals and visitors, and in 2006, brought their vision to life when they opened the first of what would become the 21c Hotels empire. Located within five converted 19th century warehouses on downtown’s Museum Row, the boutique hotel features a gallery on the first floor near the front desk, and has shown works by national and international artists, including Turkish-American conceptual artist Serkan Özkaya, whose 30-foot-tall, gold-painted foam David (inspired by Michelangelo) stands guard at the hotel entrance.  The 91 hotel rooms reflect the building’s historical bones with large windows and exposed brickwork, which contrasts with minimalist crisp white bedding and one-of-a-kind art. The on-site restaurant, Proof on Main, has drawn Louisville’s glitzy crowd since it debuted. A bright space with floral wallpaper hung with artworks from rotating exhibits, its menu focuses on Southern and Appalachian-style cuisine—standouts include the fried chicken biscuit sandwich with hash browns and pork chops with peas and ramps. The cocktail menu is jam-packed with noteworthy concoctions like Bluegrass Baby, a sherry, gin and grapefruit mix topped with sage and hops and akin to a work of drinkable art.

• 730 East Market St., Louisville, KY 40202

Nestled in the heart of buzzy NuLu, this new build, opened in May 2023, is the first Kentucky property by Austin-based hospitality group Bunkhouse. The hotel’s name, taken from the patron saint of Paris, celebrates Louisville’s French origins. The design leans into feminine forms reminiscent of Art Nouveau: soft arches and lush hues extend into the 122 guest rooms and suites, where blush pink, aqua gray or buttery mustard walls and curvilinear cream-and-brass furniture coalesce into dreamy spaces.  Each of the on-site eateries incorporates the Gallic theme. Rosettes is a mix of Parisian and Southern influences serving dishes like omelet Provençal packed with goat’s cheese and served with a side of garlicky potatoes and cherry-braised pork belly smothered with cheesy grits. French street food like rolled crêpes stuffed with chicken and gruyère and mussels escabeche cooked in a wine marinade takes top billing at rooftop lounge Bar Genevieve. The hotel even has a pop art-inspired Mini Marché that sells locally made snacks. While its central location sets it within walking distance of some of Louisville’s finest bars, the hotel’s intimate speakeasy, Lucky Penny, can’t be missed before turning in. Our suggestion? The Mirrorball, made with gin, strawberry liqueur and ginger beer, is a sweet-and-spicy homage to the disco ball, which was invented in Kentucky in 1917.

• 601 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

In 1883, a pharmacist commissioned a building to house a medicinal bourbon apothecary on Louisville’s Main Street. In the 1920s, it was home to a millinery that made hats for the Kentucky Derby. In 2021, it was transformed into a hotel. The Grady, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World , has 51 guests rooms bedecked in a navy-and-white palette, with soaring ceilings studded with reclaimed wood, crisp Frette linens tucked into tufted leather headboards and silken bathrobes inspired by Muhammad Ali ’s boxing robes. At on-site restaurant the Wild Swann, the internationally influenced menu holds its own against the enticing interiors embellished with leather banquettes, book-filled shelves and brick-enclosed nooks. Culinary highlights include the hot honey bourbon sliders with panko-dusted fried chicken, a champagne slaw and sidewinder fries and steak Coulotte with fried smashed potatoes topped with bourbon shallot sauce. The inventive cocktail menu wins with Swann Song, a creamy white chocolate martini that could double as dessert. 

• 1300 Bardstown Rd., Louisville, KY 40204

For two decades, a pair of early 20th-century buildings sat vacant in the lively Highlands neighborhood. Over the years, the buildings housed a police station, a telephone switching station and the Louisville Ballet, but after 20 years of disuse, these properties were transformed into a hotel in 2021. The low-touch hotel (self-check-in allows for an Airbnb-like user-driven experience within a hotel) is composed of just 19 rooms, ranging from studios to four-bedrooms units. Two restored WWII-era original murals depicting fire and rescue and street scenes that were painted in oil by a policeman punctuate either end of the four-bedroom suite. Each individually decorated suite, some featuring art deco motifs, is outfitted with eco-friendly linens and organic bath toiletries, while local amenities like fresh ground coffee from Louisville favorite Heine Brothers, Crosley Bluetooth radios and a snack bar spotlighting Louisville-made treats for purchase adds a uniquely Derby City touch. The Nostalgic restaurant and bar is a midcentury-style haven,  offering a contemporary take on Kentucky classics: think mushroom-and-potato vegan pot pie cooked in miso white wine gravy and cheddar corn fritters dipped in Aleppo pepper and green chili jam. True to its name, the eatery serves up cocktails like the Teddy Graham Penicillin, in which graham-cracker scotch and ginger bitters are infused with salted honey syrup and smoke. 

• 900 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204

In 2023, this former telephone company and disco ball factory was turned into another Highlands hotel with a sociable personality, where the lobby doubles as a coffee and drinks lounge. Leaning into its disco-era history, the elevators transform into disco balls with a “party button” that prompts music and dancing lights. (Myriad Reflector was the original name given to the disco ball by its inventor.) The 65 rooms and suites, all of which feature smart TVs and free wifi, reflect the building’s heritage with industrial elements like concrete floors and exposed brick walls. Crisp white sheets against honey wood tones create a retro vibe and bright pops of color signify which area of the factory you’re in: Blue rooms are situated in the building’s most architecturally significant portions; Green rooms are in the former disco factory; and Pink rooms overlook the outdoor pool. The Myriad Swim Club, which is also open to locals, is a vibrant oasis with cushy loungers, cozy cabanas, a tanning deck and a Pool Bar serving craft cocktails. While the Highlands heaves with restaurant options, on-site Paseo is worth a visit for its Mediterranean-influenced entrees cooked in a wood-fired oven. Cocktails and small bites at Switchboard pack a tasty punch—try the Hang Up 11, made with bourbon tarragon syrup and Turkish tobacco bitters. 

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - APRIL 22: Bad Bunny performs at KFC YUM! Center on April 22, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

Bad Bunny Owns The Stage On His ‘Most Wanted Tour’ Stop In Louisville

On his tour,  Bad Bunny  owned the stage during a performance at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Latin music star sported a baseball cap, a suit and string tie and a piece of black cloth in his hands.

Bad Bunny has been very busy lately. He is currently on his  Most Wanted Tour , which started in Utah on February 21 and ends in Miami in May .

The musician recently broke up with his model girlfriend ,  Kendall Jenner,  in December 2023. Last August, he was spotted making up with Jenner at a  Drake  concert.

Bad Bunny chooses to keep his life private. In a pointed statement to  Vanity Fair , he said, “I’m not really interested in clarifying anything because I have no commitment to clarify anything to anyone. I am clear and, my friend  Jomar  is clear, and my mother is clear. They are the only ones to whom I have to clarify anything.”

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