The Filson Historical Society names Benjamin Moore as Director of Guest Experience
LOUISVILLE, KY – The Filson Historical Society is thrilled to welcome Benjamin Moore as its first Director of Guest Experience. A lifetime Louisvillian, Moore is a Jefferson County Public Schools alum, University of Louisville McConnell Scholar, and holds a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Louisville with a specialization in historic preservation. He brings nonprofit experience with Leadership Louisville, the nonprofit wing of Norton Healthcare and significant government experience, culminating in being the Director of Economic Development for Louisville Metro Government from 2021 to 2024.
“From spending countless hours at the historic Ferguson Mansion as a child to studying urban planning and building a career growing an environment of more equitable economic opportunity, my appreciation and passion for my hometown’s history has always inspired me,” Moore said.
The newly created Guest Experience team at the Filson brings together events, communications, and visitor services to ensure the highest quality engagement with the Filson for longtime members and first-time visitors. The team is dedicated to making the Filson a welcoming environment that delivers the vital perspective and inspiration that our community deserves—through the Filson’s lineup of award-winning author events, film screenings, musical performances, and community roundtables; supporting researchers and visitors to the organization’s exhibits; and engaging new audiences in print and online. “Expanding access to our shared history is fundamental to charting a brighter, better, more inclusive future,” Moore believes.
“We couldn’t have been more fortunate than to find Ben to lead this new Guest Experience team for the Filson,” said President & CEO Patrick Lewis. “From his personal passions around restoring classic cars and historic homes, decades of business and government relationships, a strong track record of creating great teams and work environments, and a lifelong commitment to service and the improvement of this community, Ben simultaneously fits right in with our staff and membership and also gives us the platform to amplify our impact and find new partners and audiences for the important work we do.”
Moore began his tenure at the Filson on March 25. For more information or to schedule an interview with him, please contact Jamie Evans, Marketing and Public Relations Manager, at gro.lacirotsihnoslif@snavej.