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At Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, the safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers and guests is our highest priority. Therefore the Museum at Ashland will be closed until further notice. The grounds will remain open for walking and photography shoots while practicing safe social distancing. Click here for more information on our COVID-19 Response page.

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.

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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 Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 am for Facebook Live virtual tours of the mansion 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!

Making History Today: Our Kentucky Families

Click here to learn more about our new online exhibit featuring artifacts from Kentucky families and Ashland's own collection. You can even submit your own artifact!

Shop Our H. Clay & Co. Museum Store Online!

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As a result of a downturn in the #hemp market, Hen

As a result of a downturn in the #hemp market, Henry Clay fell seriously in debt and feared losing his estate. #OnThisDay in 1845, Henry Clay wrote to his son Henry Clay, Jr. that his friends had paid his debt and relieved his concerns. #tbt #ShareTheLex

#OnThisDay in 1825, Henry Clay wrote to a friend a

#OnThisDay in 1825, Henry Clay wrote to a friend about his new job. Earlier that year , he had been appointed Secretary of State and he said of it, “I find my new office not a bed of roses, but one that requires me to work 12 or 14 hours per day.” Of all of Clay’s jobs, Secretary of State was probably his least favorite because it was mostly office work. Clay preferred the action and drama of the halls of Congress! #TBT #ShareTheLex

This family is doing it right: getting outside, ta

This family is doing it right: getting outside, taking a walk, learning, enjoying nature, and doing it TOGETHER! You can do all of that for FREE at Ashland. Our outbuildings and outdoor exhibits are open. We have walking paths and 17 acres of trees, art, and history to enjoy. There is plenty of space to get out while practicing social distancing. #TeamKentucky #TogetherKy #ShareTheLex

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