2009 Schedule of Events

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

February 6, 7, 13, and 14 - February Teas
A Bridal Tea for Miss Mary Yoder Brown
Join Eliza Brown as she hosts a series of bridal teas in honor of her sister Mary Yoder Brown. "The Blossoming of Love During the Civil War" is the theme of the 2009 February Teas.  View pictures from the 2009 February Teas at the Orlando Brown House.

April 8 - Hunger for History Lecture Series - Music of the Romantic Era
Bring your lunch to Liberty Hall and enjoy a performance of music from the Romantic Era.  Program begins at noon and is free of charge; no reservations needed. A small dessert and beverages will be served.

May 2 - Nineteenth Century Games at the Governor's Derby Breakfast
Join the staff of Liberty Hall on the lawn of the Capitol for 19th century children's games during the annual Governor's Derby Breakfast.  Free. View pictures from 2009 Derby Breakfast.

May 21 - Preseason Tours of Restoration in Progress
Visitors will have the opportunity to tour Liberty Hall in its current pre-season state, view the restoration projects in progress, and learn of the plans for further work to be done in 2009 and 2010.  Tours begin at 3:30 and 5:00 at Liberty Hall.  Free.

May 29, 30 - Living in History Home and Garden Tour
Liberty Hall and the Garden Club of Frankfort join to host this year's Home and Garden Tour, Stained Glass & Blooms.

June 10 - Hunger for History Lecture Series - Tending the Lambs
A costumed interpreter as Margaretta Brown will present “Tending the Lambs,” a program on religious education in Frankfort during the 19^th century, particularly the Sunday school started by Margaretta Brown in 1810.  Bring your lunch to Liberty Hall; a small dessert and drinks are provided. Program begins at noon at Liberty Hall (come to the front door). Free.

June 20 - Children's Tea Event - Euphemia's Tea Party
Girls ages 6-12 are invited to this special new event at Liberty Hall Historic Site.  The year is 1814 and Euphemia Helen Brown invites her friends in Frankfort and their families to join her for an afternoon tea party. Learn tea etiquette, then practice it over tea and cakes!  View pictures from 2009 Euphemia's Tea Party.

July 13-24 - Camp Shakespeare at Liberty Hall
Camp Shakespeare is a fun filled two-week day camp for youth. New friendships are forged as campers explore all aspects of theatre through daily classes, games and rehearsals. Campers build their own Shakespearean production to be performed as the culminating event of the camp for an audience of family, friends and public.  For more information visit Kentucky Shakespeare Festival.

July 29-31 - Seeds, Weeds, and History Camp
A three-morning day camp for children entering grades 2-5.  Participants will learn about plants; about where food comes from; and about the differences between backyards today and those 200 years ago.  Includes a trip to the Frankfort Farmers' Market.  The cost is $35/child, $30/child for the children and grandchildren of Friends of Liberty Hall or NSCDA-KY members. Registration required and must be received by July 24, 2009. Limited to 20 participants. View and download Information Sheet/Registration Form.

August 12 - Hunger for History Lecture Series - Having a Baby the 19th Century Way
Learn how children would have been born at Liberty Hall and the Orlando Brown House with Dr. Melanie Goan of the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University.  Bring your lunch to Liberty Hall. A small dessert and beverages will be served. Free.

October 1, 2 - A Very Brilliant Party
Join Margaretta Mason Brown at Liberty Hall, ca. 1802, as she prepares to decorate her new home.  Liberty Hall Historic Site's annual "friend-raiser." More information to come.  View pictures from the 2008 A Very Brilliant Party.

October 14 - Hunger for History Lecture Series - Not Just Mittens and Mush
Bring your lunch and your pre-school aged children to Liberty Hall for this special program for adults and kids.  Librarian Carol Baughman will discuss the life and works of Margret Wise Brown, the author of Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny, with adults.  Nearby, the children will have a story time and activity based on Brown's celebrated books.  A small dessert and beverages will be served. Free.

October 30, 31 - Ghosts of Frankfort
Liberty Hall's annual Halloween event, held in collaboration with Frankfort Parks and Recreation, brings the Ghosts of Frankfort to life.  Meet members of the Brown family who have long ago departed...or have they?