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Louisville History and Research Resources

A guide to Louisville history and research resources. Includes information on Louisville’s historical figures, attractions, monuments, and landmarks, as well as a directory and profiles of Louisville’s libraries and research facilities.
Review of Louisville Ghost Tours
Louisville Ghost Tours is a local group that offers walking tours of the haunted buildings of Downtown Louisville. A guide dressed in Victorian costume takes tour participants to several Louisville landmarks, telling stories of the city's haunted past along the way.
Farmington Historic Plantation Photo Gallery
Farmington is a historic plantation located off of Bardstown Road in Louisville, Kentucky. It was built for John and Lucy Speed in the early 1800s from a plan that is believed to have been prepared by Thomas Jefferson.
Review of Kentucky Show!
Kentucky Show! is a 32-minute long film that is shown in a 100-seat theater at the Kentucky Center for the Arts. The film is both entertaining and informational, a must-see for visitors to Louisville and residents of Kentucky alike.
Historic Corydon Walking Tour
Explore Historic Corydon, Indiana's original state capitol, by taking this hour-long walking tour.
Muhammad Ali Biography
Biography of Muhammad Ali, a professional boxer and Louisville native once nicknamed "The Greatest."

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