Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate

Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, beloved home of American statesman Henry Clay (1777-1852) The museum is closed in January.
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With a historic mansion filled with an incomparable collection, original outbuildings, gardens, official arboretum, historic paths, museum store, and seasonal café, Ashland offers an experience of wonder and discovery. Highly rated guided tours focus on various aspects of the estate’s history: Henry Clay and his legacy, slavery at Ashland, and the women of Ashland. Founded in 1926 and operated as

a nonprofit 501(c)(3) by the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation, the museum opened its doors to the public in 1950. From Henry Clay’s lifetime to ours today, Ashland has been a community and national treasure.

Coffee at Ashland? Yes, please! ☕️☕️Coffee and Tea by Honeylight will be onsite this weekend:Friday, September 48:30 am ...
09/04/2026

Coffee at Ashland? Yes, please! ☕️☕️

Coffee and Tea by Honeylight will be onsite this weekend:

Friday, September 4
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Saturday, September 5
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday, September 6
10 am - 1 pm, then again for the Jazz on the Lawn starting at 5:30 pm

Stop by the Honeylight coffee trailer for handcrafted coffee, lattes, tea, and more. Visit Coffee and Tea by Honeylight for their full menu. 🐝☕️🌳

Bespoken Spirits will be at Ashland for Baird Wealth Management’s Jazz on the Lawn this Sunday, September 6 starting at ...
09/03/2026

Bespoken Spirits will be at Ashland for Baird Wealth Management’s Jazz on the Lawn this Sunday, September 6 starting at 5:30 pm. 🌳🎶🥃

The Ashland Bourbon is a a limited-edition, individually numbered Kentucky Straight Bourbon Wh***ey produced by Bespoken Spirits in honor of the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation’s Centennial. Bottles are $125 each.

Pick up yours this weekend! Cheers! 🥃🥃

As you are making plans for Baird Wealth Management’s Jazz on the Lawn this Sunday, September 6 at 5:30 pm … don’t forge...
09/01/2026

As you are making plans for Baird Wealth Management’s Jazz on the Lawn this Sunday, September 6 at 5:30 pm … don’t forget to plan to support our local vendors:

🍺 West Sixth Brewing
🍦 Sav’s Chill Truck
🥃 Bespoken Spirits (They will have new Ashland Bourbon available.)
☕️ Honeylight Coffee
🍎 Wise Bird C***r

🚙 Event parking is available for $10.

Lee Carroll’s C The Beat, returns to Ashland and this year’s theme “Celebrating Women in Song” features Jessie Lane Powell, Marilyn Robie and Buffy Lawson.

In addition to Baird Wealth Management, we are thankful for our sponsors The Reinhold Group at Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty and Frank & Mina Mattone for their support.

See you Sunday! 🎶👋

🩵🌳Join us for yoga under the trees at Ashland.🌳🩵🧘Every Sunday📆Now - October 4, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM📍120 Sycamore Road, Lexing...
08/30/2026

🩵🌳Join us for yoga under the trees at Ashland.🌳🩵

🧘Every Sunday
📆Now - October 4, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍120 Sycamore Road, Lexington
✨FREE

Everyone is welcome! This all-levels outdoor yoga class is the perfect opportunity to move, breathe, and connect with friends in a beautiful natural setting.

Bring a yoga mat or towel, invite a friend, and enjoy a relaxing morning under the trees.

Jazz on the Lawn returns in next weekend! 🎶🌳⭐️Join us next Sunday, September 6 at 5:30 pm for Baird Wealth Management’s ...
08/29/2026

Jazz on the Lawn returns in next weekend! 🎶🌳⭐️

Join us next Sunday, September 6 at 5:30 pm for Baird Wealth Management’s Jazz on the Lawn!

Lexington favorite, Lee Carroll’s C The Beat, returns to Ashland to help us close out summer.
This year’s theme “Celebrating Women in Song” featuring Jessie Lane Powell, Marilyn Robie and Buffy Lawson.

Bring a blanket, chairs, friends and enioy some food from vendors …

🍺 West Sixth Brewing
🍦 Sav’s Chill Truck
🥃 Bespoken Spirits (They will have new Ashland Bourbon available.)
☕️ Honeylight Coffee
🍎 Wise Bird C***r

🚙 Event parking is available for $10.

In addition to Baird Wealth Management, we are thankful for our sponsors The Reinhold Group at Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty and Frank & Mina Mattone for their support.

We cannot wait to see you next Sunday! 🎶👋

Coffee and Tea by Honeylight schedule for this weekend at Ashland is … 🐝☕️Friday, August 28 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Sunday, A...
08/28/2026

Coffee and Tea by Honeylight schedule for this weekend at Ashland is … 🐝☕️

Friday, August 28
8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Sunday, August 30
10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Stop by the Honeylight coffee trailer for handcrafted coffee, lattes, tea, and more. Visit Coffee and Tea by Honeylight for their full menu.

It’s a great day to learn something new! 📚Tours of Henry Clay’s historic home are available daily, but space is limited-...
08/26/2026

It’s a great day to learn something new! 📚

Tours of Henry Clay’s historic home are available daily, but space is limited-so we recommend purchasing your tickets online in advance to reserve your spot.

🎟️Tour Prices:
• $25 Adults
• $15 Students (ages 6-college)
• Free for children under 5

Tickets are also available the day of your visit at the H. Clay & Co. Museum Store inside the mansion at Ashland.

Come explore, learn and experience a little piece of Kentucky history! 💙

Trivia Tuesday! 🧠Question:Who was the first American to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda?Answer: Henry Clay When...
08/25/2026

Trivia Tuesday! 🧠

Question:
Who was the first American to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda?

Answer: Henry Clay

When Clay died on June 29, 1852, after returning to Washington for one final term despite his failing health, he became the first American to lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda—a testament to the extraordinary respect he commanded across the nation. ❤️

Love trivia? We do, too! Come take a tour today and discover more fascinating facts about Henry Clay, Lexington and Kentucky. 🤔💭

Visit www.henryclay.org to learn more and plan your visit!

It’s going to be a great weekend! Coffee and Tea by Honeylight is returning to Ashland! 🐝☕️🌳Friday, August 219 am - 1 PM...
08/21/2026

It’s going to be a great weekend! Coffee and Tea by Honeylight is returning to Ashland! 🐝☕️🌳

Friday, August 21
9 am - 1 PM

Sunday, August 23
12 - 3 PM

Stop by the Honeylight coffee trailer for handcrafted coffee, lattes, tea, and more. Visit https://honeylightcoffee.com/menu for their menu and to learn more.

We can’t wait to see you!

Seeking shade? We’ve got you covered. 🌳📍👀Did you know that our Ashland estate is an incredible arboretum with 600+ trees...
08/20/2026

Seeking shade? We’ve got you covered. 🌳

📍👀Did you know that our Ashland estate is an incredible arboretum with 600+ trees and 68 species right in the heart of Lexington? A nice walk from downtown, UK and Transy.

Come find shade, rest, explore and learn today —and visit our website for complete tour information. We cannot wait to see you here. 👋

Address

120 Sycamore Road
Lexington, KY
40502

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4am
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

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+18592668581

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