Dig deeper into Ashland’s story.
Ashland offers a wealth of resources for educators, students, and researchers. From lesson plans and hands-on activities to powerful stories that shaped our nation, these materials help bring over two centuries of history to life. Whether you’re exploring Henry Clay’s political legacy, Madeline McDowell Breckinridge’s fight for suffrage, or the resilience of Charlotte Dupuy, there’s more to discover here.
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K-12 Educator Resources
Videos
Lesson Plans
Resource Guides
Further Reading & Research
Henry Clay
Clay Biographies
Clay’s Legacy
Capturing Henry Clay: Through A Year of the Days of His Life
Researched & created by Charlie Muntz, long-time docent at Ashland
Henry Clay’s Travel Timeline
Researched & created by Charlie Muntz, long-time docent at Ashland
In Defense of the American System
Speech given by Clay, February 1832
The Last Will And Testament Of Henry Clay
Justice Sandra Day O’Connor on Clay
The Day Henry Clay Refused to Compromise
Smithsonian Magazine, 2022
Henry Clay & Abraham Lincoln
Clay Family
James B. Clay and The Estate
Clay Family Members in Service During the War
Map of Clay Family Properties
Madeline McDowell Breckinridge Papers
The Josephine Clay Collection
Ashland Estate
Ashland’s Architecture
Henry Clay’s House (1804-1852)
The Mansion as Memorial (1853-1865)
Remodeling to Invoke the Spirit of Henry Clay (1883-1949)
The Mansion as Museum (1950-Present)
Archeology
Structures & Features
Overview of the Mansion
Smokehouse & Carriage House
Privy & Wash House
Ice Houses & Dairy Cellar
Keeper’s Cottage
Hemp History
Hemp at Ashland
Hemp in Kentucky
Genealogy
Searching for your roots? We can help.
Ashland maintains an extensive genealogical database and historical records, and we’re committed to helping you explore your family’s connection to the past. If we don’t have the answer, we likely know where to find it.
We’re proud to partner with the African-American Genealogy Group of Kentucky to uncover and preserve generations of Kentucky’s African American history.
Contact us with any genealogical inquiries. Please provide as much information as possible.
External Resources for Primary Historical Research
Other Historic Sites
- Bluegrass Trust (Hunt-Morgan House & Pope Villa)
- Decatur House Museum
- Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship
- The Hermitage: Home of Andrew Jackson
- Kentucky Museum and Heritage Alliance
- Lexington Cemetery
- Liberty Hall Historic Site
- Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
- Mary Todd Lincoln House
- Monticello: Home of Thomas Jefferson
- Mt. Vernon: Home of George Washington
- National Register of Historic Places
- Waveland State Historic Site
