1959 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! All events through April 24th, 2022 will be fully virtual; 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.l1653347899aciro1653347899tsihn1653347899oslif1653347899@hcra1653347899eser1653347899.

Oil in Kentucky in 1819

Book Reviews

Paul Sawyier Kentucky Artist Some Recollections of Him

Alexander Clark Bullitt A Bit of Louisville History

The Great American Oil Well Burkesville Kentucky 1829

Filson Club Library and Museum

Filson Club Manuscript Collection

Book Reviews

News and Comment

Filsonians

Spaces Available for Rent Beginning 2022