Historic House Tours Sundays 1-4 PM
Miss Prim Storytime Wednesdays at 10am
Saturday Farm Feedings 9:30 am
Full Moon Hike June 11 at 9pm
Filson Curator Talk on Textiles July 31 6:30
Historic Homestead
Discover Blackacre, Kentucky’s pioneer homestead established over 200 years ago, with ties to the American Revolutionary War and the whiskey industry.
Explore our open-air museum, featuring one of the last double-crib Appalachian-style barns in America—complete with a hayloft and a fascinating collection of pioneer farming tools. Wander through historic treasures like Kentucky’s oldest two-story springhouse, a smokehouse, stone cottage, kitchen garden, and the 1844 Presley Tyler House.
Experience the rich history and charm of early American life at Blackacre.
150-Acre Nature Preserve
Come and enjoy the beauty and wonder of our trails, streams, ponds, meadows, and fields. The Conservancy, including pastures and community garden encompasses nearly 300 acres, offering miles of trails to explore and discover.
Points of interest include: One of the oldest white oak trees in Kentucky, scenic Waterfall Trail, A rare Savanna Oak Glade and Dragonfly Pond with an observation deck.
Community Garden
Jefferson County’s largest community garden with 400 rental plots for conventional and organic gardening. Registration opens in spring,
