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The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit which owns and operates Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate. The Foundation's mission is to promote the legacy of Henry Clay, to share his continued relevance locally and nationally as a great statesman and to preserve his beloved "Ashland" as a testament to his love of Kentucky and country.

Voted Lexington Herald-Leader's Viewer's Choice Favorite Museum in Lexington, 2020
Recipient of the 2020 Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence for Traces: Slavery at Ashland Tour

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Ashland survives on the kindness and donations of its friends and neighbors. Help us continue Henry Clay’s legacy by contributing today!

Getting to Ashland

Facebook Live Virtual Tours

Join us every Thursday at 9:00 am for Facebook Live virtual tours of the mansion, artifacts, and grounds. This is a great way for everyone to learn about Kentucky history while staying Healthy at Home. If you can’t come to us, we will come to you! Click here to go to our Facebook page and join the fun!

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The estate of Kentucky's Favorite Son. Politician. Farmer. Lawyer. Henry Clay

Join us on Tuesday evening, July 27th at 7:30 pm E

Join us on Tuesday evening, July 27th at 7:30 pm EST for our installment of the Lombard Historical Society’s (Lombard, IL) Taste of History Event Series.
Ashland is one of many museums across the country and the world come together virtually to share a taste of their unique stories! Travel to these places and learn from the comfort of your own home.
Join us for a 45-minutes tour - Manager of Education, Brenna Pye, will lead a 30 minute Traces: Slavery at Ashland tour followed by 15 minutes of discussion.
Sign up for our tour (or any other tour from the Historical Society!) here: https://www.lombardhistory.org/tasteofhistory.
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Thomas Jefferson penned the words "We hold these t

Thomas Jefferson penned the words "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
Henry Clay and his peers inherited the nation set up by the founders and were charged with preserving and growing it. Celebrate America!
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Join us tomorrow (Thursday) morning for Wake Up wi

Join us tomorrow (Thursday) morning for Wake Up with Ashland at 9am! This Ashland Curator Eric Brooks will present a 3 part Wake Up with Ashland. It will connect Ashland consultant Cameron Walpole’s current visit to Boston, the 4th of July, and an exciting new feature of the Ashland website! Tune in to see how all this fits together! 9am Thursday on Facebook Live! See you then. Pictured: Faneuil Hall in Boston.

ARE YOU READY? SNEAK PEEK #3 of our exclusive LIVE

ARE YOU READY? SNEAK PEEK #3 of our exclusive LIVE AUCTION items that will be available Saturday at Ashland’s Lawn Party! View other Live Auction items at https://e.givesmart.com/events/fYj/. You can also see and bid on Silent Auction items online at that link! Proceeds benefit the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation and the preservation of Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate.

Bahamas Beachfront Retreat for 4 Couples
One-week accommodations for four couples at the spacious Bone Ami Retreat in Abaco, Bahamas. The three-bedroom, three-bath main house is just forty feet from the clear blue waters of Cherokee Sound. The adjacent guide house offers a kitchen, bathroom, and beds for three. A perfect spot for snorkeling, diving, kayaking, swimming, and exploring! A cook and masseuse are available at additional charge. Local guides can take you to the island's best locations for $550/day, or deep-sea fishing for $1,250/day. Winner has three years to book their week.

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