The Filson Historical Society

Upcoming Events at The Filson:

Members Only - The 26th Annual House Tour

Exhibit Opening | Thursday, September 26

Enid Trolley Tour of Louisville | September 27 OR September 28

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The Filson Historical Society, founded in 1884, is a privately-supported historical society dedicated to preserving the history of Kentucky and the Ohio Valley Region.

Research Questions - Email Contact - click here

Facility Rentals - Host your next event at The Filson!

Online Catalog, Finding Aids, & Research Tools

Exhibits

Publications

Researchers at the Filson Club on Breckenridge

Using the Collections

Event Recordings

Where to Park at The Filson

The Filson Historical Society is located in the heart of Old Louisville at the corner of Third Street and Ormsby Avenue.

Parking can be accessed from 3rd St. and the alleyway off Ormsby Ave. Additional parking is available as free street parking on 3rd St., 4th St., and Ormsby Ave. Please note there is no entrance to Filson parking from 4th St.

We ask that all day patrons please enter through the Wood Carriage House. For events, attendees should enter through the Owsley Brown II Center unless otherwise noted.

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