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 […]
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 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 […]
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 the public. We'd love to see any and everyone associated with Farmington over the years to join us for this year's event.
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 the public. We'd love to see any and everyone associated with Farmington over the years to join us for this year's event. Check out our […]
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 to grow both annual and perennial herbs, whether they thrive in sunny or shady conditions or need lots of moisture or very little. If you […]
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 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 successfully? Most importantly, this class will define a shade versus a sun garden, and look/describe specific natives that you should consider adding to shady spots […]
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 families with children ages 5-12. Max class participants 12 Its Cultural Pass Day at Farmington-Bring your Passport and enjoy the other activities after your class!
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 July in the Vegetable Garden-Master Gardener led class-see events page for further details Pollinator Premiere Activities 12:00 Introduction of Representatives- At the Pollinator Field (including-KY […]
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 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 […]
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 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 plants in a general way: what are they; what does a native garden look like; and the argument for including natives in your planted spaces. […]
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 plants they love to visit and what you can do in your garden to keep our butterfly population healthy and growing. Make and take […]
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 […]