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Ashland is the name of the plantation of the 19th-century Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, 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.
Ashland was Henry Clay’s cherished home for nearly half a century. His historic estate has been preserved for your discovery today.
ABOUT THE SIGNATURE HENRY CLAY TOUR. Ashland’s essential 60-minute guided experience includes both floors of the 19th-century mansion filled with authentic artifacts and furnishings. You will learn about Clay and his legacy as a statesman, his passion for American union, his careers as attorney and farmer, his public life and personal traits ...
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.
Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, a National Historic Landmark, is located adjacent to the Ashland Park Historic District on Sycamore Rd. off of East Main St. (Richmond Rd.), and is now a house museum. It is open for tours Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:30pm.
Apr 12, 2022 · Explore Ashland, the henry clay estate. Ashland is the beloved estate of Henry Clay--Senator, Speaker of the House, Secretary of State, The Great Compromiser. Clay was one of the most prominent statesmen of the 19th century. Knowledgeable docents will share the life and legacy of Clay as you tour the 19th century mansion filled with family ...
Connect. Ashland is the site of celebrated statesman Henry Clay's original 672-acre estate that once grew hemp, tobacco, and grain. It is now a museum and National Historic Landmark where visitors can tour the reconstructed 18-room mansion, shop in the museum store, and then enjoy the 17 acre grounds, including a self-guided outbuildings tour ...
