The house bears an informational plaque by the Kentucky Historical Society. | Photo via Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass, Rusty Underwood + Donna H. Mattox.
If you’ve spent any time walking around LOU, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a large, metal sign — or two, or ten — commemorating a historical location, person, or event.
These historical markers are built and maintained by the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS). Since 1949, the KHS has installed over 2,000 around the state, including 236 in Jefferson County.
Kentuckians can even submit their own sites for consideration. Last year, our readers voted for Vendome Copper and Brass Works as a candidate — if you agree, you can nominate it with the KHS now.
Here’s just a few of the KHS historical markers around Louisville:
Speakeasy on the Belle | 7-9 p.m. | Belle of Louisville | $50 | Celebrate the roaring 1920s with live jazz, zoot suits, and flapper dresses at this 21+ dockside event.
Saturday, May 31
Touch a Truck Day | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | East End Farmer’s Market | Free entry | Bring the kids to see fire, EMS, and construction vehicles up close while you shop for fresh fruits and veggies.
Waggin’ Tail on the Waterfront | 12-4 p.m. | Waterfront Park | $5+ | Cuddle with puppies and get your portrait painted with your pet at this fundraiser for Kentucky Humane Society that features food trucks, craft brews + more.
Tuesday, June 3
The Big Prairie | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum + Research Forest, Clermont | $10+ | Learn about the prairie’s management practices as you take a leisurely stroll looking for interesting insects and plants.
Adventure awaits, Louisville. | Photos courtesy of Kentucky GetOutPass
Ready to level up your local adventures without breaking the bank? For one low price, the Kentucky GetOutPass gives Kentuckians year-round access to 40+ attractions, including:
Amusement parks
Escape rooms
Axe throwing
Baseball games
And more
Some places can be visited once a year, while others allow visits quarterly or even monthly. Pro tip: Use code LOU for an extra $5 off — let the fun begin.
YachtSea has set sailin Butchertown. Hot dogs, oysters, and nautical-themed drinks abound at the new watering hole, which comes from the same ownership as Schnitzelburg’s Merryweather. The new bar is open Wednesday-Monday, 5 p.m.-2 a.m. We have our eyes on the Captain’s Fog.
Drink
Earlier this year, we brought you news of a new whiskey tasting room coming to downtown. Now, WhistlePig’s PiggyBank is getting closer to opening. The Vermont-based distiller will open in August inside an old bank building on Market Street. (Courier Journal)
Number
$10 million. That’s how much Bellewood & Brooklawn is asking for its 16-acre campus in Anchorage. The organization, the 25th largest non-profit in Louisville, has been operating on the property since 1859. It’s selling the property to focus on its Brooklawn campus. (Louisville Business First)
Louisvillian
Did you know? One of the fastest people in Louisville has a tortoise as a pet. Olympian Jared Nuguse sat down with Louisville Public Media to talk about his pet tortoise, coming out as gay, and his future dreams of becoming an orthodontist.
Feel Good
Ahead of her move to a sanctuary in Tennessee, the Louisville Zoo’s elephant Mikki has painted two paintings, which could be yours. Check out the 2025 Zoofari raffle for elephant art, Bourbon & Beyond tickets, and more.
Sports
Does the Cardinals football team have a chance at the 2025 ACC championship? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
Slip into your finest flapper fringe or dapper duds for a Great Gatsby garden party at Waterfront Botanical Gardens, happening Wednesday, June 18. Stroll the grounds, enjoy delectable bites, sip on swanky cocktails, and dance the night away to the sounds of live jazz music. Grab tickets.*
Tech
Every 39 seconds, someone falls victim to a cyberattack, from phishing scams and identity theft to ransomware. Don’t let your digital life go unprotected: Higginbotham offers personalized coverage and risk management solutions to help keep you safe where it matters most. Ready to lock things down?*
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Quiz
Did you know? The very first Scripps National Spelling Bee was won by a Louisvillian. | Photo credit Mark Bowen/Scripps National Spelling Bee
Louisville middle schooler Zachary Rara placed 20th in the Scripps National Spelling Bee after bee-ing eliminated in round 9 yesterday. Congratulations Zachary, you should be proud.
Think you can spell all the words Rara did? Take our LOUtoday spelling bee and see if you can make it all nine rounds.
A great find in Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. Get up to 60% off dresses, shoes, tees, and beauty before the sale ends this weekend. Here’s what we’re eyeing:
This Sunday, June 1 (how did that happen?) is National Dinosaur Day. Rawr.
What better way to celebrate than at the Louisville Zoo with Dinopalooza? The whole zoo is populated with animatronic dinos and info about the prehistoric creatures — plus, the new cassowary Bruce looks like a modern day dino.
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