2008 Schedule of Events

If you would like to make reservations for any of the following events or for more information, contact Liberty Hall by email at libhall@dcr.net or by phone at (502) 227-2560 or 1(888) 516-5101.

September 11th & 12th - A Very Brillant Party

“A Very Brilliant Party” is the annual friend/fund raiser for Liberty Hall Historic Site in which an aspect of the Brown Family’s experiences is celebrated. The title comes from a quote by Margaretta Mason Brown, when she describes “a very brilliant party” she attended in New York City. The theme of this year’s party will be “A Kentucky Dandy and His Lady.”
Orlando Brown, son of Senator John and Margaretta Brown, and his wife Mary Watts Brown, were the perfect picture of an aristocratic couple living in the Romantic Era (1820-1837), a transitory period between the Regency and Victorian Eras. The menu, music, decorations and exhibits will be based on Orlando and Mary’s tumultuous courtship, marriage, and their lives together. During the party, there will be exhibits throughout the house about Orlando and Mary’s lives in the home designed for them in 1835 by famed architect Gideon Shryock. The evening will feature music from the Romantic Period, from composers such as Brahms, Chopin, and Strauss. We’ll also compete for a grand raffle and silent auction items.
“A Very Brilliant Party” will be held on two nights; Thursday, September 11th, and Friday, September 12th.  Tickets are $75 per person, call 502-227-2560 to reserve your seats at this romantic step into the past.

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Liberty Hall Historic Site Signs On for Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day 2008

Fourth Annual Museum Day Features Free General Admission on September 27, 2008

On Saturday September 27, 2008, Liberty Hall Historic Site will participate in the fourth annual Museum Day, Presented by Smithsonian magazine.  Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors.  A celebration of culture, learning and the dissemination of knowledge, Smithsonian’s Museum Day reflects the spirit of the magazine, and emulates the free-admission policy of the Smithsonian Institution’s Washington, DC-based properties.  On September 27th, Liberty Hall will offer free tours for Museum Day Admission Card-holders.  Tours begin at 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. at Liberty Hall.

Attendees must present Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day Admission Card to gain free entry to participating institutions.  The Museum Day Admission Card will be available in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine and a downloadable version is available at
 http://microsite.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/admission.html. 

October 31 & November 1, 2008 - Ghosts of Frankfort

Halloween Fun with a Historical Twist:  Take the “Ghosts of Frankfort” Tour

Liberty Hall Historic Site and the City of Frankfort’s Department of Parks and Recreation invite the public to attend the 14^th annual “Ghosts of Frankfort Tour”.  Take a walk through time and meet the residents of Liberty Hall, learn about their famous and sometimes infamous lives and deaths. Visit 1864 Frankfort – soldiers in camp, artillerymen practicing the loading and firing of their cannon, and women mourning for their dead loves. 

Guests start the evening at the Orlando Brown House, 202 Wilkinson Street, where they enjoy refreshments and participate in spooktacular vintage Halloween crafts, games and other activities.  Guides then lead the group to Liberty Hall where “ghosts” of the Brown family tell “haunting” historical tales of love and loss.  Afterwards bus shuttles take guests to Fort Hill where they will be greeted by Civil War soldiers and a 3,000 year old mummy.

Tours are at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:30pm, 8:30pm, and 9:30pm each night.  Reservations are required.  Cost is $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under.  Call 502/227-2560 or toll free 1-888-516-5101 for information or to make reservations.

Interested in being a "Ghost"?  Or just a ghostly aide?  Follow the links below;

Call To Actors
Characters & Scenes
Actor Information
Participant Agreement

Open Year Round
Liberty Hall Historic Site's Gardens and Grounds

LHHS invites the public to come to the historic garden on its property. The grounds are open from dawn to dusk, and there is no fee to take a stroll through the garden. Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House sit on approximately four acres of land that overlook the Kentucky River.

Become a Volunteer Today
Be a part of the history at Liberty Hall Historic Site. Call 1-888-516-5101 or (502) 227-2560 to learn how you can join the team of Liberty Hall volunteers. Training will be given for those interested in helping with special events, giving tours, gardening, and much more. Volunteers receive many perks: free and discount admission to events, a chance to see Liberty Hall behind the scenes, special get-togethers, and a chance to meet great people. Call today!