1954 Archives - The Filson Historical Society

The Filson Historical Society is a unique venue that blends the historic with the modern and provides a stunning background for any event. Several areas of the campus are available to be rented for dinners, retreats, meetings, receptions, parties, or weddings. The venues have access to 74 free parking spaces and wifi, as well as small catering areas. All of the Filson’s facilities have accessible parking.

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1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 635-5083

Plan Your Visit to the Filson! To register or purchase tickets for our events, please visit our Events Page; for information on recorded lectures and other activities, please visit us online at Bringing History Home.

The Research Library is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30pm; we close at 12:30 pm on the third Friday of each month. Appointments are not required, but feel free to reserve a seat online – learn more here. We also continue to provide remote research services; please email gro.l1656900490aciro1656900490tsihn1656900490oslif1656900490@hcra1656900490eser1656900490.

Filsonians

Editors Page Special Bulletin

Cassius M. Clay and Southern Industrialism

Western Kentucky State College Past and Present

Feud Days in Breathitt County

Andrew Moore First U. S. Senator from West of the Blue Ridge Mountains

Book Reviews

News and Comment

Turnpike System in Kentucky A Review of State Road Policy in the Nineteenth Century

The Romance of the River

Spaces Available for Rent Beginning 2022