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1. henryclay.orgHenry Clay – Ashland: The Henry Clay Estate

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   Visit. Henry Clay. Shop. Hours Year-round. January – Closed. April–November. Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–3:45 PM. Sunday 1:00 PM–3:45 PM. March & December. Tuesday–Saturday 10:00 AM–3:45 PM. Closings: Mondays, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas. Thank you, Friends and Donors.

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2. henryclay.org › mansion-grounds › the-mansionHenry Clay’s House – Henry Clay - Ashland

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   Ashland was Henry Clay’s cherished home for nearly half a century. His historic estate has been preserved for your discovery today.

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   When did Henry Clay come to Lexington Kentucky?

   • Henry Clay came to Lexington, Kentucky from Virginia in 1797. In 1804, he began buying land for the plantation outside the city's limits. He eventually became a major planter who enslaved 60 people and owned over 600 acres (240 ha).

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   Why did Henry Clay name the plantation Ashland?

   • It is unclear whether Henry Clay named the plantation or retained a prior name, but he was referring to his estate as "Ashland" by 1809. The name derives from the ash forest that stood at the site. Clay and his family lived at Ashland from approximately 1806 until his death in 1852 (his widow Lucretia Clay moved out in 1854).

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   What is Ashland mansion?

   • Ashland was Henry Clay’s cherished home for nearly half a century.   His historic estate has been preserved for your discovery today. The Estate History of Ashland People Enslaved at Ashland Meet the Women of Ashland The Mansion Arboretum Structures & Features Grounds & Gardens Archaeology Exhibits & EventsMenu Toggle Mega Menu

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   Why was the Ashland Stakes named after Henry Clay?

   • The Ashland Stakes, a Thoroughbred horse race at Keeneland Race Course that has run annually since the race course first opened in 1936, was named for the historically important estate. Henry Clay came to Lexington, Kentucky from Virginia in 1797. In 1804, he began buying land for the plantation outside the city's limits.

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   Ashland is the name of the plantation of the 19th-century Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, [2] located in Lexington, Kentucky, in the central Bluegrass region of the state. The buildings were built by enslaved African Americans, and enslaved people grew and harvested hemp, farmed livestock, and cooked and cleaned for the Clays.

5. henryclay.org › visitVisit – Henry Clay - Ashland

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   Ashland was Henry Clay’s cherished home for nearly half a century. His historic estate has been preserved for your discovery today.

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7. archaeology.ky.gov › Find-a-Site › PagesAshland, The Henry Clay Estate - Discover Kentucky Archaeology

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   Summary. Ashland preserves the main house, gardens, and core grounds of the estate of Henry Clay, one of the nation’s most influential statesmen during the Antebellum period. Opened to the public in 1950, Ashland is a National Historic Landmark. Home tours, special events, and educational programs are offered throughout the year.

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   120 Sycamore Road. Lexington, KY 40502. United States. Get Directions. Website. http://www.henryclay.org. On October 18, 1862, as Confederate troops were retreating from the Battle of Perryville, action took place on the grounds of Henry Clay's "Ashland" Estate.

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   Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate. 120 Sycamore Road, Lexington, KY 40502. P: (859) 266-8581. Visit Website E-mail. Ashland, the home of famous 19th-century statesman Henry Clay, is at the edge downtown Lexington on a beautiful 17-acre wooded estate with an English parterre garden.