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Jan 8, 2009 3:29 PM

Historic Sites
Louisville’s fascinating historic sites bring to life the early days of Kentucky history. Several preserved Victorian mansions are open for tours.

Locust Grove is the former home of George Rogers Clark, founder of Louisville and a Revolutionary War hero. The 55-acre farm is a National Historic Landmark and museum with a house built in 1790, outbuildings and a collection of gardens. Learn about Kentucky history, hear stories about George Rogers Clark and discover what life was like on the frontier during western expansion. Visit Locust Grove at 561 Blakenbaker Lane between 10:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the last tour each day beginning at 3:30 p.m. Learn more at www.locustgrove.org.

The Thomas Edison House, at 729-31 East Washington Street, is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The shotgun-style house displays some of Edison’s inventions. The Thomas Edison House is located in Louisville’s historic Butchertown neighborhood, where the city’s meatpacking industry was once located. For more information, visit www.historichomes.org/edisonhouse.

Waterfront Park
Louisville’s Waterfront Park is nestled between Butchertown and the downtown central business district. The park sits along the Ohio River and includes a 14-acre Great Lawn, miles of walking and biking paths, a children’s play area, picnic areas and two restaurants. The entire 85-acre park is a hot spot for free wireless Internet.

To learn more about all that Louisville has to offer, visit the Louisville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Web site at www.gotolouisville.com.

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