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First Fridays are Back!

The Louisville Historical Museum is excited to participate in Louisville’s First Fridays in conjunction with the Downtown Business Association. After a brief hiatus during the colder months, First Fridays are back in downtown Louisville every first Friday of the month from 6–8 p.m. April–October! The Historical Museum opens its doors to visitors of all ages with amazing, themed content and hands-on-exploration, all taking place during convenient evening hours. These events are perfect for visitors of all ages, and a great way to get out and explore your City! We can’t wait to see you there!

Crafting quilts in Louisville

Join us this Friday, April 4, from 6–8 p.m. for the first First Friday event of the year! Sewing quilts in Louisville has been a traditional way for women to gather, build community, and create something of use. Learn about this traditional skill, try your hand (and feet) on an antique sewing machine, see quilts from Louisville’s history, and try your hand at free quilting a fabric coaster to take home!

Curious about your historic home in Louisville?

Are you curious about the history of your home? Maybe you want to know who built the cute miner’s cottage you walk by every day in your neighborhood, your favorite coffee spot, or a bar downtown? You can find information on many of these historic buildings on the Historical Museum website. Just follow this link and look for the address you are curious about.

Reaching guests of all ages

The Museum is a place where guests of all ages can get involved! This summer we are planning a series of free programs for our youngest guests, ages 2–5, to learn about history and the great outdoors of Louisville! Adults stay for this family friendly program. Learn about outdoor chores, laundry, gardens, farm animals, insects and plants in Louisville. Mark your calendars now for the series which will start on May 29. Registration will open on May 14.

Library closed in April

Even libraries need a spring refresh! This April, the Louisville Public Library is rolling out the new carpet (literally) and breaking out the paint brushes to give your library space some TLC. After serving our community since 2006 with the same carpet and paint, it's time for a little freshening up. During April, the History Book Club will meet elsewhere. Contact MaryKBarry@Gmail.com for information about the History Book Club.

Membership

Join or Renew Today!

We love our members! Members can renew online, via mail, or in person. As a reminder, if paying by check, please make your membership check out to the Louisville Historical Museum and remember to make any monetary donations separately to the Louisville History Foundation. Thank you for your support!

Not a member yet? Join today with the perfect membership type for you. The Historical Museum offers individual, family, and business memberships, as well as gift memberships so that you can give someone who loves Louisville and history full access to all that the Museum has to offer.

Museum members receive the Louisville Historian in the mail four times each year. You can also make a donation directly to the Louisville History Foundation to support the work the Museum does and special projects.

Thank You, Business Members

740 Front

Alternating Current Press
Arc Thrift Stores

Ariel IT Services
Atomic Forge
Berkelhammer Tree Experts, Inc.
Bolder Insurance
Coal Creek Collision Center
Cory Nickerson - 8z Real Estate
Creative Framing & Art Gallery
DAJ Design, Inc.
Deep End Solutions
E & L Team at RE/MAX Elevate

Fingerplay Studio

Gstalder Louisville Law Group

Hofgard & Associates, P.C.
Louisville Cyclery
Louisville Tire & Auto Care

Moxie Bread Co.
Origin CPA Group
Paul's Coffee & Tea
Pine Street Plaza
Premier Members Credit Union

Seward Mechanical Systems
Society of Italian Americans
Stewart Architecture
Ters Family Dentistry
The Singing Cook

Historic Photo Feature

Louisville out and about!

This photo from Louisville's past shows a Louisville fire truck with the words: "Louisville Fire Dept No 2." Three men standing next to the truck are Dom Tomeo, John Lombardi, and Joe Compana. The truck is parked on Boulder's Pearl Street with many businesses shown, including the Arnett Hotel building. The hotel building at 1025 Pearl Street was built in 1872 and served as the Arnett Hotel from 1913-1946. This photo is likely from the 1940s. On May 6, 1978 the roof of the Arnett Hotel caved in and destroyed the building.