We Are Open - Come Visit Liberty Hall!
After a brief hiatus to do some renovation, Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House officially opened to the public for the 2013 season on Friday, March 15!  Among the new things in the houses that guests will notice are the completely renovated restrooms in the basement of Liberty Hall; the six portraits of Brown family members now hanging on the first floor; and newly upholstered chairs in the family sitting room, bedchamber, and formal parlor.  Coming soon is the expansion of the Museum Store.  The Orlando Brown House, including the Museum Store, is open Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  Guided tours of Liberty Hall are given Tuesday-Saturday, at 12:00, 1:30, and 3:00 p.m., and begin at the Orlando Brown House. For more information on planning your visit to Liberty Hall Historic Site, click here.  We look forward to seeing you!

This Month at Liberty Hall Historic Site
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Opening Day - March 15
Welcome back to Liberty Hall Historic Site! The Site officially reopens to the public at 11:30 a.m. on Friday March 15.  The museum store at the Orlando Brown House will be open 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and guided tours of Liberty Hall will begin at 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and will depart from the Orlando Brown House.  Tour admission is $6 for adults; $5 for seniors (age 65 and up); $2 for youth (ages 5-18); and free for children under age 5.  For more information, go to Plan Your Visit.

Margaret Wise Brown Preschool Story Time - April 2
We will read a story by famed children's author Margaret Wise Brown (author of Goodnight Moon). This month's theme is "Bugs and Such."  Join us at 10:00 a.m. at the Orlando Brown House for this FREE program. Recommended for children ages 2-5.

New! "Bourbon & Browns" - April 12
Celebrate Kentucky traditions with a NEW tradition at "Bourbon & Browns!"  This inaugural spring fundraiser features a bourbon tasting provided by Buffalo Trace Distillery; exclusive interpretations of the Kentucky Hot Brown by Tina Emrick of Sage Garden Cafe; and wines by Capital Cellars.  Guests will be entertained by live music from American Roots artists Hot Chocolate and the MarshMellows.  Throughout the evening, guests can bid on silent auction items that include tickets to events and tours, art work, and accessories. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at the Orlando Brown House and (weather permitting) on the back patio. Tickets are $75.00 and can be purchased by calling (502) 227-2560.

News

March 19, 2013 - We are looking for a volunteer Marketing Director. Click here for details and how to apply.

March 18, 2013 - ¡Liberty Hall Historic Site ahora ofrece las paseos en Español, con cita!  (Liberty Hall Historic Site now offers tours in Spanish, by appointment.)

March 14, 2013 - We've produced a new rack card, the first since 2007! Click to see the front and the back of this beautiful new advertising piece designed by staff and Bob Lanham of Lanham Media.

February 13, 2013 - New tour pricing for the 2013 season. Click here for more information.

January 10, 2013 - 2013 Site Rental Brochure available. Click here to download printable brochure.

January 3, 2013 - Liberty Hall Historic Site institutes new rules and procedures for professional photographers. Click here for more information.

November 15, 2012 - Items from Liberty Hall Historic Site's collection online at the Kentucky Online Arts Resource.  See them at Kentucky Online Arts Resource.

April 2012 - Liberty Hall Historic Site is the first in Frankfort to use HistoryPin app.