[SUMMER 2018] historic locust grove GROVE GAZETTE

A Week With Michael Twitty — Insightful, Fascinating, and Absolutely Delicious

“ e’ve put the dead sheep on ice. Where’s the saw?” is probably a On Tuesday evening, a crowd of southern food fans delighted in Wquestion you rarely have uttered yourself . . . but we embraced his hearth supper and talk. They feasted on sautéed greens, kush (a the unusual during culinary historian Michael Twitty’s week-long delicious cornbread dish), Country Captain (a flavorful chicken dish with residency at Locust Grove in late May. influences from Caribbean ancestors), rice, sweet potato pie, all washed Michael Twitty is an authority down with sweet tea. on African American foodways But the show-stopper was and their influence on the sheep roast on Thursday. American cuisine, particularly Volunteers dug a 4-foot by in the South. His book, The 6-foot pit near the wood Cooking Gene, recently won shop, filled the bottom with two James Beard awards for firewood, and placed saplings food writing. as slats over the top. The sheep was sourced from the nearby His book and his blog organic Rootbound Farm. Afroculinaria are deeply researched in several “All day long, Michael ways — through written mop-basted the meat in the documentation, oral tradition, cooking tradition he learned in and practical experimentation. Senegal,” says Brian Cushing, He grows heirloom varieties Locust Grove’s program or works with farmers to grow director. “He has established them. He then cooks and serves a clear correlation between the food according to traditional ways. the barbecue styles in Senegal and those in . It was a long, hot, smoky, fascinating day.” Beyond the food itself, Twitty honors the lives of “the ancestors” by cooking in the garb and persona of the enslaved and free black The barbecued sheep was the centerpiece of Thursday evening’s food cooks of early America. He’s researched and explored their lives and experience, with accompaniments of rice, greens, and a sweet potato contributions to what we now take for granted as simply American food. salad. “That delicious salad clearly was a hit because there was not a single morsel left,” declares Cushing. “When I cook on a plantation, before I do anything else, I put on the representative clothes,” Twitty says. “They call this a costume but it is The week ended with a talk by Twitty about the central themes of his my transformative historical drag; my makeup is a dusting of pot rust, work to an appreciative audience, who also were surprised to be served red clay, and the ghost smells of meals past.” a full meal afterwards – all the delicious leftovers from a generous week of cooking. During his time at Locust Grove, Twitty gave two presentations about Twitty Week was hot, a bit chaotic, aromatic, mouth-watering, smoky, cooking in Africa and America for our staff and volunteers, along with and insightful — and one of the most meaningful programs we’ve ever invited guests from other local historic sites. He reflected on the ways experienced at Locust Grove. that the lives of the enslaved in places like Locust Grove are presented to the public. Kudos to ‘Twitty Week’ Volunteers He’s spent time at plantations and farms in the south, cooking and Essential to the week’s success are the many Locust Grove volunteers who talking. He’s seen the many ways that slavery is presented and how it is helped Twitty bake, cook, dish up, perceived. “Traditionally, the plantation is a place where architecture and deliver the foods that the guests and windows and wallpaper are lauded — but the bodies who put them devoured. The ones not pictured in up are not,” Twitty says. the photo include: Heather, Jason, In The Cooking Gene, Twitty takes readers on a “journey through African Jocelyn, and Noah Hiner; Marlan American culinary history in the Old South” as he traces his ancestry – Ingram; Amy Liebert; Irene both black and white – through food. He did the same for those fortunate Rawlings; Rosalind Scott; Diane enough to participate in the events at Locust Grove that week in May. Statler; Keith, Kelly, and Tom Stevenson; Lori Stahlgren; Sarah Twitty – assisted by several Locust Grove volunteers – cooked in our With Michael Twitty are intrepid hearth kitchen and was filmed by a popular TV travel show while doing Sutherland; Jeannie Vezeau; and volunteers (from the left) Judy Chang, so. (We’re sworn to secrecy on the details – but when the show airs, Paula Wolf. Thank you. Sharron Hilbrecht, intern Sidney we’ll reveal all on our website: www.locustgrove.org.) Edwards, and Jane Sterner. [SUMMER 2018]

Grove Gazette is published quarterly by Historic Locust Grove, Inc. for members, volunteers and supporters of Historic Locust Grove. © 2018 561 Blankenbaker Lane (502) 897-9845 Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 896-2433 Director’s Letter Carol Ely, Ph.D. Spirit Award Winner: Irene Rawlings www.locustgrove.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert After retiring from two careers — 23 years Executive Committee in the Army, active and reserve, and more Hunter Louis, President du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, was Kate Boyer, VP than 40 years as a registered dietician Joy Gleason Carew, VP usually known as just “Lafayette.” for hospitals and nursing homes — Irene Barbie Tafel, Secretary So much simpler that way. He was such an extraordinary Shawn Clark, Treasurer Rawlings looked to volunteering at Locust figure in American history that he seems almost fictional. Members at Large Grove to keep her busy. No problem there. Sally Van Winkle Campbell How and why could one man have made such a difference, Chris Chappell across the wide Atlantic from his home in Auvergne in “I’d been attending the Wednesday lectures Jill Cooper Elizabeth Dieruf rural France? for years, whenever I was off duty,” Irene Mark Gaston Born into a very wealthy aristocratic family and orphaned says. “And before I retired, I also began Christopher Green Engraving in Farm Office Celebrates at a young age, he married young and became a father helping at weekend events — grilling, Bill Grover Croghan’s Ties to Lafayette Frances Lee Jasper young. And — still in his teens — he became so enthralled admissions, even clean up. I enjoy being Ken Herrington — Mary Beth Williams, by the rebellion in Britain’s American colonies that he at Locust Grove so much that I usually Alex Kepnes Curator of Collections & Education Alan Lodge defied his family, abandoned wife and child, and jumped volunteer for nearly everything!” she laughs. George Plager ship for the Revolution. Susan Reigler On his grand tour in 1824–25, the Marquis Upon retirement, she trained as a docent Rosalind Streeter Begging the Continental Congress and its military leader de Lafayette visited all 24 states, stopping in Tyler Thompson to give tours and learned the process of Louisville in 1825. Lucy Croghan was able to see Brenda Tuckson for a role in the fight, he was wounded at Brandywine, Gina Wainscott wintered at Valley Forge (spending time with Washington, turning wool and flax into yarn so she could this acclaimed figure in person, and he almost Betsy Wall Hamilton, and Major William Croghan), before realizing demonstrate spinning for school groups. Her love of books led her to Locust Grove’s visited Locust Grove, as Lucy’s eldest son John Members Ex-Officio that his best role was as a negotiator of French military Used Book Sales, where she sorts books and helps at all the sales. She also served on Croghan wrote to his brother-in-law, T. S. Jesup, Susan Norris (Volunteer Steering Committee) in May 1825: John Hamilton (Metro Parks) and financial support for the rebels. A commemorative banner from Lafayette’s “victory the Volunteer Steering Committee for two years. Cynthia E. Johnson (Metro Preservation Officer) lap” tour of the U. S. in 1824-25. France, always England’s staunchest enemy, responded “Irene’s dedication to our volunteers led her to creating the ‘George Awards’ which “You will perceive through the medium of the Directors Emeriti with “guns, and ships, and so the balance shifts.” (I’m public print our reception of LaFayette. It Roberta Dickson we handed out at the Volunteer Appreciation party for several years,” says Mary was creditable to our town and gratifying to Shirley R. Dumesnil quoting the musical Hamilton here). With the strong fleet of France’s Count Rochambeau in the Beth Williams, curator of collections and education. “She also created our LaMar Gaston Jr. Chesapeake, British forces at Yorktown didn’t stand a chance. The dual strike on British barricades our illustrious guest. The ladies of the town & Mary C. Hancock Volunteer Accomplishments binder as a way to fully recognize the myriad of ways by the Continentals — led by Hamilton and Lafayette — broke the siege and led to the surrender at country generally waited on him and among Nancy Lee our volunteers have contributed over the years.” Jean D. Miller Yorktown. Major Croghan, on parole, watched and huzzah’d from the sidelines. them were Aunt Anderson & my Mother. I regret Nancy Stablein Irene, on the board of Sustainable Agriculture of Louisville for 12 years, saw an that he had not time to visit Locust Grove, in as John H. Stites III Returning home to France, Lafayette worked with Thomas Jefferson to reduce America’s debts to opportunity to teach about sustainability when she joined the Gardener’s Fair much as he promised to do so, but so limited Advisory Council France and to encourage the abolition of slavery. An early leader of the French Revolution, inspired was his stay, & so worried was he by parades & Mrs. Barry Bingham Jr. committee. “I encouraged the addition of local farmers and craftspeople to our line- by Jeffersonian principles, Lafayette was unable to unite France’s murderous factions and spent years civilities that it seemed impossible.” Peyton C. Clark Jr. up of vendors and brought in food trucks for food service during the fair,” she says. Phil DiBlasi in prison in Austria. Released, he returned to public service. Christopher C. Morris Although Lafayette’s busy schedule prevented In 1824–25, he embarked on a triumphal victory lap of all of the (then) 24 United States, greeted with Irene spent her childhood 15 miles outside of Washington, D. C., where her family Grover Potts him from being received at Locust Grove, he still Gwynne Potts cheering crowds of people, parades, songs in his honor, lavish banquets, and all the accolades of a had a farm with an orchard, chickens, and a goat. “As an immigrant from Greece, my is remembered here today. In the Farm Office of John Rippy hero. Cities, towns, streets, and parks were named for him — from Lafayette Square across from the Ted Steinbock, M.D. grandfather had a produce market in D. C.,” she adds. the museum house hangs a print of the Marquis White House to towns from Louisiana to Indiana and beyond. de Lafayette — fittingly opposite a print of Locust Grove Staff Growing up in the D. C. area, she and her family often visited historic sites. “They Carol Ely, Ph.D., Executive Director In Louisville in May 1825, he intended to visit the widow of his compatriot William Croghan, General Washington. were right there!” she laughs. She’s lived in eight states over the years and has always Mary Beth Williams, Lucy Croghan, at Locust Grove. John Croghan, their eldest son, prepared to be Lafayette’s host. Curator of Collections & Education loved history, “especially of the place where I am living,” Irene says. The mezzotint engraving by Philibert-Louis Unfortunately Lafayette had to cancel their engagement and never came to Locust Grove. Jennifer Jansen, Guest Services Director Debucourt depicts a full-length portrait of Debbie Scott, (See “Collections” story on the next page.) It’s the history of those who lived and worked at Locust Grove that continues to Business Manager/Development Assistant Lafayette standing next to his horse; and seen in Brian Cushing, Program Director However, in September 2018, we plan to keep that engagement on Lafayette’s behalf. We’ve planned intrigue Irene. “After doing a docent gig, I enjoy having lunch at a picnic table under the background is a large formation of troops on Hannah Zimmerman, the dinner that might have been served nearly 200 years ago — a candlelight banquet in the style of the trees and muse about how life was in the early 1800s,” she says. “Locust Grove is a parade ground. Marketing and Communications Director 1825 to be celebrated under a tent in the garden allée north of the historic house. a true Kentucky treasure.” Natasha Walker, Caretaker A museum purchase from 1982, this print Chris Jones, Buildings- and Groundskeeper We invite you to join us in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette and his hosts, the Croghans, at a dinner Diane Statler, Education Coordinator As is Irene Rawlings. “We thank Irene for her continuing dedication to both Locust underscores the significant role Lafayette played Sarah Sutherland, Gardener with Sarah Vowell, author of Lafayette in the Somewhat United States, on Friday, September 21. This Grove and to our volunteers,” adds Mary Beth. in the American Revolution, in which both Weekend Managers — event follows a conversation with Vowell about Lafayette and American history, ticketed separately, and William Croghan fought. Sharron Hilbrecht, Alba Jennings, earlier in the evening. (See the details in the article on the back cover.) Lynn Lamb, Tricia Langley, Travis Wall Croghan, who greatly admired Lafayette, would Grove Gazette Staff In the spirit of Lafayette — “Vive La France, vive Les États Unis, et vive la Révolution!” certainly have been acquainted with him as both Editor/Docent: Jeannie Litterst Vezeau men served at the Battle of Brandywine and Designer: Marilyn Motsch during the Valley Forge winter. Photographers: Gary Bourne, Carol Ely, Heather Hiner, Jason Hiner, Marilyn Motsch, Wayne Tuckson, Jeannie Litterst Vezeau, Hannah Zimmerman page 2 [SUMMER 2018] CALENDAR

First Wednesday Lecture Series Big August Used Book Sale Emilie Strong Smith Chamber Music SERIES Frankenstein: Hear a variety of interesting speakers on unusual topics that relate to the AUG MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW A Baroque Violinist’s Journey Through Europe A Reading Performance Thursday, AUGUST 16, lives of the Croghans, Clarks, and the region. Held on the first Wednesday 16-19 OCT TUESDAY, 5 PM – 7:30 PM SEPT Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018 – 5 PM of each month, except January and May. Lectures begin at 1:15 p.m., with OCTOBER 23, 16 On September 16, Locust Grove kicks off its 35th season of the 23 desserts and beverages served beforehand. Cost — $6, or $4 for members. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Doors open at 6, Emilie Strong Smith Chamber Music Series — its “Coral Jubilee.” Friday, AUGUST 17, 10 AM – 7 PM performance at 7 Kentucky and the Value of History Saturday & Sunday, AUGUST 18 & 19, This venerable series offers concertgoers a unique opportunity to delight 10 AM – 4:30 PM Just in time for Halloween, SEPT Wednesday, September 5 – 1:15 PM in music that the Clarks and Croghans would have heard in the room Kentucky Shakespeare 5 History — and historic sites — are “There are perhaps no days of our where they most likely would have enjoyed it — the second-floor Great arrives in the Great Parlor in important to Kentucky’s identity and economy. childhood we lived so fully as those Parlor of the historic house. the historic home bringing we spent with a favorite book.” Stuart Sanders, the Kentucky Historical Society’s In this concert, you’ll enjoy two exciting young artists. Baroque violinist Frankenstein to life. Well, actually, the actors will bring the classic story — Marcel Proust History Advocate, will tell us how museums, Alice Cullin-Ellison is joined by harpsichordist John Austin Clark as to life in a reading performance by R.N. Sandberg, an American playwright. communities, and businesses are using history to There are sure to be books destined to they take a baroque violinist’s journey through Europe. The concert will Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley wrote and published Frankenstein during the craft solutions for the challenges that we face today. become “favorites” among the more feature works by Bach, Couperin, and Geminiani. Croghan’s occupancy of Locust Grove — making this a perfect melding of Sanders will discuss how historic sites are tackling than 23,000 books at Locust Grove’s worlds to mark the season. Light refreshments will be provided. Refreshments at 5:00 p.m., with the concerts beginning at 5:30 p.m. modern issues, including the legalization of hemp, big August Used Book Sale. All books Individual concerts are $20 each. We also offer season subscriptions — Tickets are $20, or $15 for Locust Grove members. Light refreshments will sustainable living, racial equality, and more. are organized into more than 30 categories, including children’s, Patron, $200; Supporter, $100; and Subscriber, $70. To purchase season be served, one intermission. Prepaid reservations are required due to history, art, fiction, mystery, inspiration, cooking, gardening, and subscriptions, please call Locust Grove at (502) 897-9845. space limitations. Call (502) 897-9845 to reserve. Kentucky’s Audubon: The Life and so much more. Most books are $1 for paperbacks, $2 for hardbacks. For dates and titles of the 2018-2019 series, see “Concerts” box on page 6. Work of John James Audubon in Kentucky Special books are priced individually — and all at bargain prices. Return to 1778 at the 18th Century Market Fair OCT Wednesday, October 3 – 1:15 PM Nearly all of these books have been donated by readers across Lafayette in Louisville –An Evening with Sarah Vowell OCT Saturday & Sunday, October 27 & 28, 3 John James Audubon’s Kentucky years the region, with tax donation forms available. All proceeds from SEPT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, Conversation — 6 pm 27 & 28 10 AM – 4:30 PM each day had a profound impact on his family and his our book sales support Locust Grove’s continued educational and 21 1825-style Grand Dinner — 8 pm (See back cover for details) work as an artist-naturalist. Jennifer Spence, preservation projects. curator of the John James Audubon Museum Book, Prints, Paper, and Art Sale in Henderson, Ky., will use examples from her Summer ThursdayS AT LOCUST GROVE museum’s collection as a lens for understanding This series features singers from Kentucky Opera celebrating SEPT Saturday, September 29, 10 am–4:30 pm (Free admission) America’s first great artist. Audubon began his Locust Grove’s milestones through song. Performers will be on the 29 & 30 covered porch; audience members should bring their own chairs Sunday, September 30, married life in Kentucky, where his four children and blankets. Food and drink will be available starting at 6 p.m.; 10 AM–4:30 PM (With $8 admission were born. And it was in Kentucky where he performance starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $16, $14 for members. to Antiques Market) made many of the drawings for his life’s work, Locust Grove and Opera — A Musical Timeline This special show and sale includes dealers in Birds of America. antiquarian, out-of-print, remaindered, fine AUG Thursday, used, and other special books — at all prices August 30 – 6:30 PM ‘Up the Valley, Thru the Gap —’ 30 and in all categories. You’ll find books about The Migration of Kentucky Riflesmiths 1784: William Croghan is collecting, art, decorative arts, architecture, It’s Philadelphia, 1778. George Rogers Clark (Matt Douthitt) will be in in Louisville. Mozart has design, and much more. the camp with his newly formed Illinois Regiment. They’ll be joined by NOV Wednesday, November 7 – 1:15 PM become a Freemason in British Dragoons and Marines, Scottish Highlanders, and Hessians — 7 You may have seen him Austria — choosing ideals Fall Antiques Market along with their wives and children. New this year is a special exhibit portraying frontiersman Simon Kenton that not only influenced the SEPT Sunday, September 30, 10 AM–4:30 PM of antique Kentucky rifles by Mel Hankla. And Marlan Ingram, who and Gen. George Rogers Clark for American founding fathers, 30 From mahogany breakfronts to ornate sterling teapots . . portrays a manumitted (freed) Kentucky Chautauqua. But on this but would later imbed . from children’s toys to china teacups . . . from the 18th century to slave circa 1780, will give a talk. visit to Locust Grove, Mel Hankla themselves in his acclaimed mid-20th-century modern — the Fall Antiques Market has something will focus on the life and times of opera, The Magic Flute. You can visit the camps, talk with for all tastes and every budget. reenactors, and watch mock Michael Humble — an armorer with 1792: William and Lucy Gen. George Rogers Clark. (An armorer Dozens of individual dealers battles for independence. Enjoy Croghan are building Locust from around the region will makes or repairs firearms.) By 1779, Grove. Mozart premieres singers, puppeteers, Punch & offer fine and country furniture, Humble had a gunshop on the corner The Magic Flute and Italian Judy, and a fortune teller. Watch textiles, jewelry, ephemera, of 12th and Main in Louisville. Gioachino Rossini is born in demonstrators doing 18th century silver, and much more. Proceeds tasks and crafts — along with a A preeminent longrifle historian and Italy, later to become an opera legend.. support the continued operation weaver with her sheep. And as craftsman, Hankla builds traditional 1878: Riverboat captain James Paul buys Locust Grove. and preservation of Locust always, you can enjoy delicious longrifles. He also collects antique Productions of Gilbert and Sullivan’s H.M.S Pinafore Grove. Food and drink will period-style foods and drinks. longrifles and powder horns and will premiere in the states. be available for purchase. Admission for adults is $8 and bring some for you to see at the lecture. 1964: A restored Locust Grove opens; Kentucky Opera is Admission: $8 adults; free for children, $4. producing Bizet’s Carmen, Mozart’s Cosi Fan Tutte, and ages 12 and under. Verdi’s Rigoletto.

GROVE GAZETTE page 4 page 5 www.locustgrove.org Historic Locust Grove Elizabeth Dieruf — A member of the Alan Lodge — A financial specialist, Alan has New Board President — Audrey Pilkington Lifetime Achievement Board News American and Kentucky Bar Associations as been an executive with Meta Tax Services and Hunter Louis Award Winner — Lynn Swetnam Boone well at the Kentucky Society of CPAs, Elizabeth co-founder and CEO of Refund Advantage. A Louisville native and Locust Grove neighbor, The Audrey Pilkington We sincerely thank outgoing Board member is a lawyer with Mountjoy Chilton Medley. Besides expertise as a CPA, he also is adept at Hunter Louis has served on Historic Locust Lifetime Achievement Award Rod Smothers for his service. Board member She also has volunteered with the Kentucky information technology. Grove’s Board for seven years. Hunter has a Master’s Degree in Urban and Regional recognizes volunteers who Hunter Louis has been elected president, Humane Society. Gina Wainscott — A gardening enthusiast, planning from Pratt Institute in New York City. replacing Chris Green. Board member have offered a lifetime of Alex Kepnes — Alex is a Director of Gina has been volunteering to help maintain Barbie Tafel becomes secretary, replacing For 38 years, Hunter has been a principal in The Louis Partnership, dedication and support Corporate Communications at Humana. He Locust Grove’s gardens. A CPA and Certified Mark Gaston. Both Chris and Mark remain on Inc., a firm engaged in land development, construction of to Locust Grove. Begun the Board. And, we extend a warm welcome is from Massachusetts and has a strong Financial Planner, she works for Mountjoy townhouses, single-family homes, office buildings, and the in 1998, it was named to these new board members whose terms interest in history, especially Federal and Chilton Medley and is a tax manager in renovation of a broad range of facilities, including historic properties. for Audrey Pilkington started on July 1: Revolutionary history. Jeffersonville, Indiana. Louis also has served on the Boards of Trees, Inc., River Fields, and in 2000 in recognition of the Memorial Auditorium Commission. her pioneering work and positive energy in nurturing Thanks to Our Recent Donors Friends of Locust Grove Locust Grove’s volunteers. The Audrey Pilkington Award Donations received from Eugenia & John Potter Anne & Duane Murner Dr. Albert & Judy Hoskins Enrollment/Renewal from April 1 Juliet & Alan Lodge has been granted 13 times over Enrollment/Renewal from April 1 In memory of Elizabeth McHenry and Cary & Nick Paraino Endowment Fund through June 30, 2018 Daniel Lowery the past 20 years to volunteers through June 30, 2018 Bowmer Preston Thomas Lynne & Mike Steinel Juliet & Alan Lodge A hearty “thank you” to all of Sally & Stanley Macdonald who set an example of Many thanks to the hundreds of people Andrea Santos Rosalind Streeter Sally & Stanley Macdonald these people who recently joined or renewed their memberships, Jennifer McCormick constant attention and who support Historic Locust Grove Mrs. John G. Seiler Jr. Martha S. Trotter through various kinds of donations. Mr. & Mrs. Guy Montgomery and to all of our longtime Friends Ellen McCoskey Bonnie & John Stone unfailing enthusiasm for all We depend upon and deeply appreciate Mary McD. Webb Phillip L. Wallace of Locust Grove! If you WOULD Marla McFarland your generosity and involvement. Rosalind Streeter Colleen & James Wilson like to become a Friend, please Phyllis McQueen that Locust Grove does. The latest recipient is Lynn Swetnam Boone. Diane & James Stuckert In-Kind Donations go online to www.locustgrove. Rosemary Miller Capital Campaign In Memory of Downey M. Gray III org, or call us at (502) 897-9845 for Curator of Collections & Education Mary Beth Williams presented Nancy T. Tarrant Bakers for Lectures & Special Events Mr. & Mrs. Guy Montgomery William O. Alden III further information and details. Anonymous Tyler S. Thompson Judy Chang Anne & Duane Murner the award at the Volunteer Appreciation party in April, describing Mr. & Mrs. George E. Stablein Mr. & Mrs. William O. Alden III Brooks & Marilyn Bower Brenda & Dr. Wayne Tuckson Microsoft Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Charles Murrell Lynn’s many contributions to Locust Grove for nearly 40 years. Prentice Brown Ellen N. Timmons David Ames Drs. Kathleen Von Roenn & Marilyn Motsch Mary Lee Nelson In memory of Judy Brown Imran Aslam While teaching high school history and humanities at local high Mark Hammond In Memory of David Moninger & Ted Steinbock William F. Burbank Rosemary Oechsli schools, Lynn spent summers at Locust Grove, where her mother was a Betsy & Harry Wall Scott Zeleznik Betty Beliveau Antiques Market Sponsors — 2018 Shelley Osborne Chubb Federal Insurance Co. Wood & Marie Hannah Foundation James P. Benassi docent. Lynn trained as a docent and led tours. Ellen Miller Timmons Andrew Gentile Antiques Allen Bush & Rose Cooper Ken & Terry Birk Troy Overton Annual Fund, Grants, Other Gifts Antiques at Distillery Commons The Gaston Children In Memory of Margaret ‘Love’ Sooy Dana Brauckmann Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Owen Jr. When she retired in 1997, Lynn was able to give more of her time to Amazon.com Collecting Kentucky Dace Brown & Wm. King Stubbs Richard & Elizabeth Gladden Ellen K. Porter Terry Pyles the site. Besides leading hundreds of tours, Lynn has portrayed family Caroline & William Baugher Decades Antiques Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Brown Mrs. Downey M. Gray Jr. Deborah Steeves members during the former Candlelight Tours, worked in the old gift Elizabeth & Hugh Baugher Gary D. Stewart Interiors Kathleen Buechler Mike Slaven Amy & Bill Grover In Memory of Dottie Wyman Lynn Slowden shop, demonstrated spinning for school field trips, and rolled beeswax Virginia Croket Oakridge Antiques Helen Conover Terrell & William Harrison Jr. Lynne & Michael Steinel candles for the Museum Store. Juliet R. Davenport Gwynne Potts P & P Collectibles & Antiques Virginia Croket Hilliard Lyons Cynthia Stone Ben Franklin Signature Arts N’ Antiques Michael & Mary Craig Czerwonka James Graham Brown Foundation In Honor of LaMar Gaston Jr. Michael Sturgeon Lynn now is a regularly scheduled docent in addition to helping at Mr. & Mrs. LaMar Gaston Jr. Jane Austen Society of Greater Louisville Burleigh Kaster & Page Penna Gardeners’ Fair Sponsors — 2018 Nancy & Ken Dahlgren special events. She also provides baked goods for the Wednesday Ann & Rick Guillaume Tyler S. Thompson Harry Lopp Mr. & Mrs. Guthrie L. Zaring Architectural Salvage Juliet Davenport Betty J. Herin Martha Trotter lectures and other special events. Jeanne & Charles Murrell III Community Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Angela & Doug Dowell Kroger Co. In Honor of Mrs. George E. Stablein Kathleen P. Von Roenn Susan Norris Diversified Air Systems, Inc. Annie Duncan-Ponvert “Lynn’s claim to Locust Grove fame is the Used Book Sale, which was Margaret Stewart Schmidt Fund Mr. & Mrs. Guthrie L. Zaring Susan Reigler & Joanna Goldstein Mr. George Duthie Linda Ellingsworth & Dennis Morris Louise Wall her passion project,” said Mary Beth. “Beginning in March 2005 with for Locust Grove Edward & Helen Rhawn Fund In Honor of Jeannie & John Vezeau Mr. & Mrs. LaMar Gaston Jr. Phillip L. Wallace Karen Farrell-Howard just a few tables of books, the book sale has grown into a twice-yearly Mary Ann & Charley Murray Kentucky Select Properties, LLC Jennifer Watkins Ben Franklin Shannon Wells event plus several smaller sales and has become one of Locust Grove’s EmiliEmiliee StrongStrong Smith ChambChambeerr MMuussiicc SESERIRIESES Annual Fund Societies Lawnco James & Colleen Wilson biggest fundraisers. The Law Office of Mark Gaston Sami & Thom George SCHEDULESCHEDULE 2018-19 2018-19 For people donating $250 and up to Holly Gray Dr. & Mrs. William Winkler Historic Locust Grove from April 1 Mr. & Mrs. R. Douglas McFarland “For nearly 40 years, Lynn has dedicated her time and talent to Locust Locust Grove will celebrate its 35th season of the Emilie Strong Smith Rick & Ann Guillaume Jeanette Wortham through June 30, 2018 Mr. & Mrs. George E. Stablein Grove,” Mary Beth added. “We are so fortunate that Lynn and her Chamber Music Series. See page 5 for ticket information. Concert St. Matthews Feed & Seed Lawrence & Mary Hadley Diana Zacha George Rogers Clark Society ($5,000+) mother became involved here so many years ago.” descriptions are available on the website www.locustgrove.org. Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. Shirley Harmon Mr. & Mrs. Guthrie Zaring Jones Family Fund Tom Zimmerman Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Majestic Harry Upon receiving the award, Lynn said, “Meeting visitors and sharing A Baroque Violinist’s Journey Through Europe Tyler S. Thompson Nancy Hatcher Bowmer Preston Thomas Joan Hedges In Memoriam Locust Grove’s role in Kentucky history is one of the best parts of my Sunday, September 16, 2018, 5 PM Clark Family Society ($1,000–$2,499) Used Book Sales Sponsors – 2018 Betty Jean Herin EDottie WymanE involvement — along with being a part of this marvelous community. William O. Alden III The Return of the Basset Horn Bonnie & Charles Bartman Gene & Peggy Hoffman We note with sadness the recent I’m touched, thrilled, and so very honored to get this award.” Dr. & Mrs. William Winkler Mr. & Mrs. Wallace Horine Virginia Croket death of a member of our Locust Sunday, October 21, 2018, 5 PM Previous recipients of the Audrey Pilkington Lifetime Achievement Illinois Regiment Society Sally & Charles Lehman Rev. & Mrs. Steve Jester Grove family. We treasure her Bach’s Suites for Unaccompanied Cello ($250– $999) Jennifer McCormick Jennie Johnson generous contributions to Locust Award are Emilie Strong Smith, Martin Schmidt, Fred Atkinson, Dace Brown & Wm. King Stubbs Dr. & Mrs. John Johnson Dorothy Martin, Bob Pilkington, LaMar Gaston, Gwynne Potts, Sunday, February 24, 2019, 5 PM Eleanor B. Miller Grove of her time, energy, support, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Brown Irene Rawlings Kenny Karem and enthusiasm. Thank you. Shirley Dumesnil, Nancy Lee, Preston Thomas, Alberta Baker, Swansong Glenview Garden Club Jeannie & John Vezeau George Kitchen and Jeannie Litterst Vezeau. In Memory of Margaret (Peggy) Mary Kitchen Sunday, March 24, 2019, 5 PM Stewart Schmidt page 6 R. Douglas & Margaret Krawczyk page 7 www.locustgrove.org Historic Locust Grove Locust Grove is accredited Locust Grove is owned by NON-PROFIT ORG 561 Blankenbaker Lane by the American Alliance Louisville Metro Government and US POSTAGE Louisville, KY 40207 of Museums. managed by Historic Locust Grove, Inc. PAID (502) 897-9845 Facebook: facebook.com/historic.locust.grove MASONIC HOME,KY Twitter: @locustgrove PERMIT NO. 16 www.locustgrove.org Instagram: @historic_locust_grove Blog: https://locustgrovelouisville.wordpress.com

18th Century Market Fair Saturday and Sunday October 27 and 28, 10 AM – 4:30 PM

[SUMMER 2018]

Sarah Vowell, New York Times’ bestselling author of Lafayette in the Somewhat United States, will speak with Tara Anderson of Louisville Public Media about everyone’s favorite fighting Frenchman, Lafayette, and his connections to American independence.

Lafayette was to dine at Locust Grove in 1825, but had to decline. In September, we’ll keep that engagement on Lafayette’s behalf.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 It starts with a Conversation between Conversation 6 pm Sarah Vowell and Tara Anderson, followed 1825-style Grand Dinner 8 pm by a Grand Dinner under a candlelit tent in the allée leading to the historic house. The menu for the dinner is based on recipes from the early years of the 19th century.

For ticket information and details about the program and the dinner, go to go to www.locustgrove.org/lafayette.

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