Did you know Hemp was one of Kentucky’s earliest important crops? Explore its complex history and manufacture thru the people of Farmington. Learn about Abraham Lincoln’s connection to the Speed family and why his 1841 visit to Farmington was important. The Cultural Pass experience includes parent-led tours of the main plantation house and grounds, and […]
Join the Louisville Coalition on the History of the Enslaved for its 2023 book discussion Series. Each community discussion will begin at 6:00 pm at the host site. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3H4c4vW Registration is FREE thanks to our sponsors Guy & Elizabeth Montgomery Feb 16th-All That She Carried by Tiya Miles @ Locust Grove […]
Join the Louisville Coalition on the History of the Enslaved for its 2023 book discussion Series. Each community discussion will begin at 6:00 pm at the host site. For more information visit https://bit.ly/3H4c4vW Registration is FREE thanks to our sponsors Guy & Elizabeth Montgomery Feb 16th-All That She Carried by Tiya Miles @ Locust Grove […]
Join us for a cozy evening around the campfire with our friends and neighbors. We recommend you bring a camp chair and a flashlight. This family friendly event is free & open to the public. S’more kits, hot dogs, chili & cider will be available for purchase, along with adult beverages (ID required). Park at […]
On November 17, join the Slave Dwelling Project’s Joe McGill for a campfire discussion before he sleeps at Farmington. Numbers are limited for both discussion and the sleepover. Saturday, go with Joe to the African American Heritage Center for a book signing!
Get a jump on your holiday shopping & enjoy some seasonal beverages at the Farmington Visitor Center Museum Store. Hayrides for the young & young at heart will be available from Farmington through Wellington to admire the neighborhood lights. Holiday Raffle Drawing during the Open House- $50.00 a ticket gets you a chance to win […]
Farmington offers free tours on Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Every Wednesday during the summer, the 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Cultural Pass offers young people ages 0-21 and their families in the Greater Louisville area access to participate in arts and cultural activities provided by over 50 venues, free of charge.
On April 18, 1959 Farmington first opened to the public as a historic site.
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The 45th Annual Derby Breakfast is a Louisville tradition. Dust off your hats and press your seersucker suit and join us for mint juleps and bloody Marys before placing your bets on the horses! Buy your tickets at: http://bidpal.net/derbybreakfast
at Farmington. The 45th Annual Derby Breakfast is a Louisville tradition. Dust off your hats and press your seersucker suit and join us for mint juleps and bloody marys before placing your bets on the horses!
Join our team. We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly people who love history for a variety of volunteer opportunities! To learn more, attend the volunteer information session at noon (12:00 pm). Free tours available at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm for those interested in volunteering. If you are interested, but unable to attend on May 11, contact Nancy […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided tours of the Main House, and the grounds. Docents […]
Master Gardener Educational Program at Farmington June is the month we discover which seeds are sprouting and which plants need thinning! Families will learn about good watering practices, providing support for plants and good weeding practices. We will also discuss general insect damage control. Meet under the Pavillion Open to all ages, including families […]
Garden Question TipTimeText-in Have a question about your edible or ornamental gardening efforts or just need a second opinion? Text in with your questions the third Monday of each month and a Jefferson County Master Gardener will provide the information you need or get answers for you from the Jefferson County Extension Service. Text your […]
Farmington offers free tours on Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the Visitor Center. We will stamp your Passport and give you your tour packet- including the self-guided […]
The times they are a changing! Gardeners are among the first aware of the differences caused by climate change in our landscapes. We see the effects of the loss of biodiversity in our properties and those of our neighbors and the impacts on birds, butterflies, and other pollinators and critters. Gardeners, as University of Delaware […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the […]
Bees are an important part of a flower's life. Did you know some bees like to be by themselves and some are very social? And the honey they make is awfully […]
Our annual summer event will this year honor the Chair of our Board of Regents, Bob Brand. It's also the 65th Anniversary of the year when Farmington first opened to […]
Our annual summer event will this year honor the Chair of our Board of Regents, Bob Brand. It's also the 65th Anniversary of the year when Farmington first opened to […]
Growing herbs in your garden is very versatile – they are yummy and pretty, too! Whatever your reason for planting herbs, this ‘Basics’ class will discuss the ingredients you need […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the […]
Master Gardener led Educational Program at Farmington What are native plants and why should you be including them in your planting plans? What conditions do you need to grow natives […]
July is the month we harvest our vegetables. Families will learn about harvesting practices and general tips for preserving foods. Meet in the Pavillion Open to all ages, including […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the […]
Join us for a full day of events celebrating the new Pollinator Field and other agricultural activities at Farmington. All events are free and open to the public. 9:00-10:30 am […]
Garden Question TipTimeText-in Have a question about your edible or ornamental gardening efforts or just need a second opinion? Text in with your questions the second Monday of each month […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the […]
Master Gardener led Garden Education at Farmington Are native plants weedy and invasive? Will your garden or landscapes look messy if you include them? This class will briefly discuss native […]
Master Gardener led Garden Education at Farmington Kentucky is home to over a hundred different kinds of butterflies and even more moths! Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly, […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the […]
This class will briefly describe the nature of a pollinator garden, why they are important, and why we are important to the health and sustainability of pollinators. At this time […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the […]
August is the month to plan and plant a fall vegetable garden. Families will learn about what you can plant to harvest in the Fall and help plant seeds and baby […]
The 2024 Cultural Pass is your passport to creativity! Farmington is thrilled to welcome Cultural Pass visitors again this year. Youth & Senior Passholders welcome. All visits begin in the […]
Have a question about your edible or ornamental gardening efforts or just need a second opinion? Text in with your questions the third Monday of each month and a Jefferson […]
August is the month to harvest our summer vegetables, check on our fall vegetable garden and weed! Meet in the Pavillion. Open to all ages, including families with children ages […]
Have a question about your edible or ornamental gardening efforts or just need a second opinion? Text in with your questions the third Monday of each month and a Jefferson […]
September is the month to discover which seeds are sprouting in the fall garden and which plants need thinning! Families will learn how to continue gardening throughout the fall season! […]
At this time in the gardening season, we have planted our pollinator and wildlife gardens and they have been growing for months or more. We will tour pollinator gardens at […]
Join us for an unforgettable theatrical experience: Broken Wings Still Fly Discover a powerful series of monologues based on the narratives of enslaved women in Kentucky. Co-authored by Brandi LaShay and Hannah Drake, Broken […]
As ecologically- minded gardeners, we approach tasks in the Fall and Winter differently than before the effects of climate change had become as noticeable as they are now. In this […]
As ecologically- minded gardeners, we approach tasks in the Fall and Winter differently than before the effects of climate change had become as noticeable as they are now. In this […]
Harold Holzer, noted Lincoln Scholar, will speak at Farmington along with a buffet BBQ dinner. Join us to hear about his latest book, Brought Forth on this Continent: Abraham Lincoln and American […]
As ecologically- minded gardeners, we approach tasks in the Fall and Winter differently than before the effects of climate change had become as noticeable as they are now. In this […]