As a last minute thought we decided to visit Locust Grove and found it to be a wonderfully restored site with very involved and informed guides. There is an excellent museum. Locust Grove is the best way to understand the origins of Louisville.

Locust Grove is Georgian mansion built in the late 1700's. The historical society has restored and furnished it to its original appearance. Its just a short drive from Louisville situated on 55 acres, about five or six miles up river from downtown Louisville, so its a nice diversion for an afternoon. The house and grounds are open for a small... More

This is one of the most pleasant and enjoyable historic homes that we have visited. You learn a lot inside the home, but walking the grounds gives you real feel of what life may have been like in the hayday of this home.

This is a lovely property the transports you back to the 1800's... Beautiful buildings and lovely gardens... On the back side of the property there's about a mile of great hiking trails with lots of enormous Pine trees...

also a walk back into history. they have fairs there and book sales there.they have a big beautiful mansion there.

Attended the book sale going on over the weekend and walked the grounds. The home, cabins, and grounds are very well kept and allow for an excellent walk and experience.

I have been an admirer of the exploits and accomplishments of George Rogers Clark for many years. Locust Grove was his sister's home, and is where Clark lived near the end of his life when disability prevented him from living independently. The estate is very well preserved, and one can imagine they are stepping back 200 years in time as... More

The reanactment was so neat.. The setting was so perfect and the tour of the mansion was informative

I am a history major so I love these sorts of things but of the many tours i've gone on like this, this one takes the cake. The docent was extremely passionate and helpful, the house was gorgeous, and it seemed like they genuinely wanted you to learn rather than milking you the whole time for a donation at the... More