ASHLAND (120 Sycamore Road)—Participate in a free Black History Month tour: When Reason Sleeps, Brutality Walks Free, featuring a photograph and sculpture by renowned British Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare, among other Black History related art. Tour times are 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2:30 pm, or 3:45 pm. Visitors must pre-register for assigned slot online.  

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, is owned and operated by the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation. The Foundation, through its preservation of Ashland and educational initiatives, interprets Henry Clay’s legacy from many perspectives to understand the complex history of his era and address its continued relevance for a more perfect Union. The Foundation is dedicated to preserving Henry Clay’s historic estate and important legacy for future generations. Governed by a diverse volunteer board of directors and Advisory Councils the Foundation is working to ensure Ashland remains a vibrant and progressive National Historic Landmark and community resource. Learn more at Henryclay.org.

LEXINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM (210 N. Broadway)—LexHistory will be open 10:00 am-4:00 pm for free, self-guided tours of the museum space. This will be your last opportunity to view Among Women: 130 years of the Woman’s Club of Central Kentucky, before it closes. At 11:00 am and 1:30 pm, participate in activities designed for school-age children related to Lexington’s civic history. No registration required and all are welcome.

The Lexington History Museum inspires our future by collecting and preserving Lexington’s History and telling our stories. We are a vital community asset that preserves our cultural heritage and tells the stories of our past, ensuring they are not lost or forgotten. By providing expanded opportunities to learn and engage with history, we play a vital role in educating tourists and residents alike, helping them understand the past to better navigate the future. 

MARY TODD LINCOLN HOUSE (578 W. Main Street)—The MTL House will be open from 10:00 am-4:00 pm (last entrance at 3:00 pm) with hands-on fun for the young and young at heart. Meet Mrs. Lincoln, write with a quill pen, play marbles, and enjoy other activities inspired by Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln’s childhoods. Geared to 5-10-year-old children and their families, but all are welcome. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Mary Todd Lincoln House is the childhood home of Mrs. Lincoln. She brought her husband and children to visit the Todd family here in 1847. The first historic site restored to honor a first lady, the museum’s mission is to cultivate public interest in the multilayered past by sharing the story of a woman whose experiences resonate today. Learn more at mtlhouse.org.