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Happy 2020! We are closed to the public the entire month of January and only open for pre-booked groups in February. Regular operating hours and tour schedules will resume March 3rd, 2020.

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.

NEW FOR 2020! Walk in the footsteps of the men, women, and children who were enslaved here on our indoor/outdoor tour, Traces: Slavery at Ashland. Learn how historians use traces of evidence to uncover their stories. Listen to the voices of those who resisted bondage and honor the memory of those who were forced to labor at Ashland. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:05 pm.

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

Charles Dupuy, Henry Clay’s valet, was one of at

Charles Dupuy, Henry Clay’s valet, was one of at least 122 people enslaved at Ashland. Of that number, only two known images exist. We are fortunate to now have this original drawing of Charles by John Neagle in our collection. Visitors can see the artifact and learn more about the Dupuy family on our new Traces: Slavery at Ashland tour starting March 3rd. Tickets available at www.henryclay.org. #tbt #blackhistorymonth #africanamericanhistory #sharethelex

#flashbackfriday to January 15th, 1852 when the wi

#flashbackfriday to January 15th, 1852 when the winter hemp breaking occurred. Skilled enslaved laborers were responsible for the hemp crop at Ashland, enabling hemp to be a successful cash crop in Kentucky. Learn more about the stories and contributions of the enslaved on our new tour, Traces: Slavery at Ashland. Buy tickets at www.henryclay.org/visit/

Happy #nationalhandwritingday from H. Clay! Did yo

Happy #nationalhandwritingday from H. Clay! Did you know that writing masters were well-paid and in high demand in the eighteenth century? Henry Clay honed his penmanship skills while taking dictation and copying documents for George Wythe, signer of the #DeclarationofIndependence and America’s first law professor. #tbt #sharethelex

Ted Dubay, a member of the crew of the ballistic m

Ted Dubay, a member of the crew of the ballistic missile sub USS Henry Clay, received his Dolphins as a qualified submariner, 49 years ago yesterday aboard the boat. We at Ashland salute the service and sacrifice of all those who served on both the USS Henry Clay and the two USS Ashlands. #TBT #USShenryclay #sharethex

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