Join us under the Brand Pavilion! Friday, April 21 – 12 pm to 6 pm Saturday, April 22 – 8 am to 4 pm Advance orders are due Thursday April 13th. Orders may be emailed to FarmingtonEvents@historichomes.org or dropped off at the Visitor Center. Perennials, annuals, vegetable, & herbs are available for your gardening pleasure! […]
Dedicated May 21 2003- FUTURE PROGRAMING in 2023 for 20th Anniversary Details and Time subject to change
Join the Louisville Coalition on the History of the Enslaved for its 2023 book discussion Series. Each community discussion will take place at 6:00 pm at the host site for the title. 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 […]
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 […]