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Join Councilman Kramer on Saturday, December 7th from 10-12 at the Jeffersontown Branch of the Louisville Public Library for a neighborhood leader forum! This event will provide an opportunity to meet the councilman, learn about pertinent government resources, connect with other HOA and neighborhood association leaders, and participate in leadership development activities. To RSVP, please email megan.crowley@louisvilleky.gov.
This holiday season, Blackacre Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead invites the community to experience the magic of a 19th-century Christmas through its "Holiday House Tours" and special "Candlelight Tour." Sponsored by Kentucky Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, these events immerse guests in the traditions, music, and customs of the past.
Event Dates and Times:
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Holiday House Tours: November 24, December 1 and 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
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Candlelight Tour: December 21 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm
With both events, visitors will explore the beautifully adorned 1844 Presley Tyler House, guided by knowledgeable docents dressed in period attire. Each room highlights a unique Christmas carol from the era, with decor inspired by the lyrics and themes of these classic holiday songs. As guests tour the home, they’ll gain insight into the holiday traditions that brought 19th-century Kentucky families and communities together, including tree decorating, gift-giving, and festive gatherings.
The Candlelight Tour provides a more immersive evening experience. In the historic 1795 Stone Cottage, guests will enjoy live pioneer-era music performed by the Quintrilogy string trio and watch dancers in traditional attire demonstrate and teach dances from the period. This candlelit setting, complete with traditional refreshments and an interactive 19th-century craft, offers an enchanting and educational glimpse into holiday celebrations of the past.
Suggested donation:
Holiday House Tours: $7.50 per person or $15 per family
Candlelight Tours: $10 per person or $20 per family
About Blackacre ConservancyBlackacre’s 280-acre nature preserve and historic homestead were donated by Judge Macauley L. Smith and Emilie Strong Smith for the people of Kentucky. The preserve offers visitors a chance to experience early American life through its homestead tours, trails, farm animals, and historic buildings. Blackacre’s mission is to promote environmental education, conservation, and preservation of Kentucky’s cultural heritage.
For more information, please visit www.VisitBlackacre.org or contact:
Susan Speece Email: SusanS@VisitBlackacre.org Phone: (502) 266-9802
 
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