McDowell House Museum and Apothecary

McDowell House Museum and Apothecary McDowell House is a house museum. Every Tuesday-Saturday personally guided tours are given through the house at 11:15, 1:30 and 3.
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Our gigantic Kentucky Coffee Tree has two babies! :) What should we name them, cappuccino and espresso? 🤔When pioneers d...
09/03/2026

Our gigantic Kentucky Coffee Tree has two babies! :)

What should we name them, cappuccino and espresso? 🤔

When pioneers didn't have real coffee, they'd sometimes roast and grind Kentucky Coffee Tree seeds to make faux coffee. But studies have shown it's mildly toxic! (We'll pass.) ☕🤢

What a nice shout-out from Kentucky Historic Travels! Soon we'll have a mention in her forthcoming book - can't wait to ...
09/02/2026

What a nice shout-out from Kentucky Historic Travels! Soon we'll have a mention in her forthcoming book - can't wait to see!

This week in the gardens it was pretty quiet, and some plants are starting to wane (though it's still beautiful- come fo...
08/28/2026

This week in the gardens it was pretty quiet, and some plants are starting to wane (though it's still beautiful- come for a tour!).

And we had a royal guest - a monarch butterfly! 🦋👑

Did you know these fluttering friends weigh less than a paperclip but have a multigenerational migration span up to 3,000 miles?

Nature is amazing!

Poring into the archives, below are some panels from a past educational presentation that in part discussed the roles of...
08/28/2026

Poring into the archives, below are some panels from a past educational presentation that in part discussed the roles of some McDowell family members in the Civil War.

The McDowell discussed below in "McDowell Family Record" by Mary K. McDowell was our Dr. Ephraim McDowell's grandfather,...
08/28/2026

The McDowell discussed below in "McDowell Family Record" by Mary K. McDowell was our Dr. Ephraim McDowell's grandfather, for whom he was named.

That's quite a description - a nearly seven feet tall, rumored supernatural centenarian (nevermind the "terrible countenance!").

Want to know more? We have the complete 17 page McDowell Family Record for sale now at Constitution Square Visitors Center & Gift Shop!

Our Grants & Communications Director Shannon Clinton is volunteering at the Kentucky State Fair today and will be sure t...
08/27/2026

Our Grants & Communications Director Shannon Clinton is volunteering at the Kentucky State Fair today and will be sure to tell everyone about visiting McDowell House Museum!!

McDowell House notecards in three designs are available at Constitution Square Visitors Center & Gift Shop! ...
08/27/2026

McDowell House notecards in three designs are available at Constitution Square Visitors Center & Gift Shop!

Coming up this Saturday, a chance for youth to learn more about the human body through hands on, fun (and sometimes gros...
08/25/2026

Coming up this Saturday, a chance for youth to learn more about the human body through hands on, fun (and sometimes gross!) activities!

Any stamp collectors out there? 📮📬🛃📭✉️📨We have Dr. McDowell stamps issued in the 1950s, some with "first day of issue" p...
08/25/2026

Any stamp collectors out there? 📮📬🛃📭✉️📨

We have Dr. McDowell stamps issued in the 1950s, some with "first day of issue" postmarks and affixed to commemorative envelopes at Constitution Square Visitors Center & Gift Shop.

Sales support our museum and its mission to educate and inspire guests about the life and achievements of Dr. McDowell! :)

Have you seen these signs on U.S. 150 between Perryville and Danville designating that stretch as Jane Todd Crawford Tra...
08/22/2026

Have you seen these signs on U.S. 150 between Perryville and Danville designating that stretch as Jane Todd Crawford Trail? 🛣️

Though of course the road and its scenery look much different today, it's thought to be along the 60-mile path Jane traveled on horseback from her home in Green County to Danville in December 1809 to seek help from Dr. Ephraim McDowell for her painful and massive ovarian tumor. 🐎

Remember Jane and her bravery against all odds the next time you travel on this route! 🤔

Want to learn more about the fascinating history behind the sign? Visit McDowell House Museum and Apothecary - tickets are available online www.mcdowellhouse.com or at Constitution Square Visitors Center & Gift Shop during regular business hours.

Guided tours of the museum are given at 11:15 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday.

School, seniors, scouting and community group tours are also welcomed!

Address

125 S 2nd Street
Danville, KY
40422

Telephone

(859) 236-2804

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