Louisville America 250

08/28/2026

Come celebrate America 250 with us!

We’ll be at the Frazier History Museum on September 12 for their America 250 Family Day! We’re excited to join a bunch of other great organizations for a fun day celebrating Kentucky history and the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence.

Stop by, say hello, and learn a little more about the Sons of the American Revolution and America’s founding story!

📅 September 12
📍 Frazier Kentucky History Museum

We’ll see you there! 🇺🇸

08/27/2026

Great news, Louisville! We’re back with more America 250 events this fall! July 4th may be over, but we’re celebrating America’s milestone anniversary all year long. 🇺🇸🍂

08/06/2026

Louisville history groups receive $750,000 grant to transform Revolutionary War artifacts into digital experiences.

08/05/2026

New exhibit alert! 🚨

Join us Sunday, August 16, at 1 p.m., for a special program to discuss two of our new America250 exhibits, Revolutionary Threads and I Too Am a Kentuckian!

Joining will be special guests who created the military uniforms and other clothing seen in Revolutionary Threads, ancestors of Patriot-soldiers who fought in the American Revolution. They also happen to be members of Lexington’s Transylvania Chapter NSDAR.

Modern day soldiers will also be in attendance, including Brigadier General Rob Givens and Colonel Amy McGrath, both of whom are featured in our I Too Am a Kentuckian exhibition. They’ll discuss their military service and how Kentucky helped shape them into the people they are today.

The program is free with the cost of admission, but you will need to RSVP at fraziermuseum.org/calendar/exploring-frazier-250-exhibits.

A big thanks to the exhibit's two sponsors, Mariner and Louisville Public Media, for making this project a reality!

07/29/2026

“Just as Philadelphia served as the political crucible of the East where independence was declared, Louisville stood as the indispensable anchor of the West—the theater where Clark's sword and Franklin's pen combined to double the nation's size. Representing the grit, tactical sacrifice, and frontier control that made continental expansion possible, it can be reasonably said that Louisville occupies a place of national importance nearly equal to Philadelphia's.” Read more below:

My recent trip to Louisville, Kentucky built profoundly on what I have learned as a descendant of Samuel Kendall, whose service in the Virginia militia on the western front inspired my song "So Dearly Won" on the Journey to Liberty album. Walking the grounds of this historic city—anchored by a del...

07/25/2026

As dusk settles over Oxmoor Farm & Estate, we welcome President Abraham Lincoln and Mrs. Mary Todd Lincoln for our screening of Glory, the story of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, one of the first Black regiments to fight for the Union.

History comes to life under the stars tonight as part of the 250 Years of Valor film series.

Pre-film reception begins at 7:30PM

REGISTRATION:

WWW.OXMOORBOURBON.COM

07/24/2026

Tonight: National Treasure at Waterfront Park!

It's movie night!

Join us this evening at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater for a free showing of National Treasure. Bring a blanket, grab your favorite people, and we'll see you under the stars. ✨🍿

The movie will begin at sundown, with the amphitheater open an hour before to allow guests to grab their spot. The event will include snacks and beer for purchase.

07/16/2026

Join us under the stars at historic Oxmoor Estate for 250 Years of Valor: An American Film Series featuring the movie The Patriot. Pre-film reception begins at 7:30 PM; film starts at dark.

Explore curated historical artifacts from the film’s era before the screening, with on-site archaeologists sharing pieces unearthed right on the Oxmoor grounds. Our curator will connect the film’s story to Kentucky’s own history.
This event is free admission with a cash bar featuring Oxmoor Bourbon and handcrafted cocktails. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets. Period attire is welcomed and encouraged.

Advance registration required. Visit oxmoorbourbon.com to register.

Rated R. Viewer discretion advised. No pets allowed.

Presented in honor of America’s 250th anniversary, made possible by family member Lowry Watkins, Jr. and the Louisville Coalition on the History of Enslavement.

Two and a half centuries of American history beneath the Kentucky sky. Register now at www.oxmoorbourbon.com
Save the date as our film series continues:

Glory - July 25

1917 - August 1

07/15/2026

ICYMI 🤩