Farmington Historic Plantation

We have walked the grounds of Farmington many times, it's a peaceful and lovely place to visit, even if you don't do the guided tour. We have done the guided tour before and very much enjoyed it as well. They take care to talk about the enslaved folks who lived there as people and honor their history also. There's also a Lincoln connection which is cool to hear about, and there is a working farm on the property and a native prairie which was recently installed. Lots of wildlife to see.

The Visitors' Center is small, tasteful, and helpful, with a terrific staff. Our tour guide was John who was a wealth of information that he happily shared. The main house was done beautifully, and took us back to the time of President Lincoln. So much of it was original or perfectly reproduced. It was obvious that John cared about his subject matter and he was kind and generous toward the visitors. I would highly recommend this to any tourist or local.

Thank you John for taking care of my sister and I on our tour to the plantation! We truly enjoyed and appreciated your in-depth history of the site. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and giving us a great memory of Louisville!

Being at Farmington is both sobering but also very inspirational. The last time that I visited Farmington was during a family reunion in 2005 or 2006. I am a direct descendent of David and Martha Spencer, the patriarch and matriarch of a family of enslaved black people on this farm. They are my great-great-great grandparents. I know who begat who and therefore, who begat me. I am fortunate that I know that part of my lineage. My ancestors toiled the land but did not reap the fruits of their labor. That is where their story began, but, not where it ended. After being freed from the bondage of slavery, my ancestors went forth and created a life and a legacy right in Louisville, Kentucky and beyond! I am proud of their strength, perseverance, love, and dedication to family. This beautiful place is a testament to how far we have come as Americans and we have come far. It is also a reminder that the fight for equality, freedom, justice, and democracy for ALL is a battle that continues to be waged and a battle, together, will be won.

A beautiful day today, 60 degrees, where to go, what to do. The two bourbon distilleries we selected are both closed on Tuesdays. Locust Grove..closed for the month of January. Farmington Historic Home is closeby on Bardstown Road and we have never been there. FHH it is!!We arrived at 1:45 in time for the 2 pm tour. Tours are scheduled on the hour with the last tour offered at 3pm. $10 per person, $8 for seniors and Triple A. A bonus today was that we were the only two people on the tour. Our docent was a lovely woman (I forgot her name) who clearly loved her volunteer job and meeting guests from all over the country. The first stop before moving into the actual home was a tribute garden in memory of the slaves that were owned by the Speeds and lived and worked the Plantation....once a flourishing hemp farm.The home has been lovingly restored and contains actual possessions of the Speed family as well as being supplemented by other furniture of the era. The paint colors and wallpaper are the actual colors and designs as they were during the Speed family's residency. The house was built by slaves from 1815-1816.Much of the history that the docent delivered had to do with the three weeks Abraham Lincoln stayed at the home as the guest of his good friend Joshua Speed.The grounds are available to walk at no cost and provide an opportunity to see the gardens, spring house, smoke house,etc. Additionally, a multi media production is available in the visitors center which provides an overview of the Speeds, their lives, their slaves, Lincoln's connection to the family, and the hemp business during that time.Do make a trip to Farmington right on Bardstown Road. Local history!!

I honestly do not know how to rate this because my ancestors used to live on this plantation. I am happy that my family actually knows where our ancestors lived. It was very hard to go to that plantation knowing how slaves were treated, They paved the way for us to become great people.My Grandmother was recognized by Farmington in 2002 because she gave them pictures and information about David and Martha Spencer which was her great grandparents who lived there. Farmington recognized my Grandmother when she passed away in February. They even came to her funeral and gave a nice speech about her.I wanted to do a tour but we arrived to late for the tour so we just walked around.

What a great place to visit. Get an informative tour and history of a Kentucky plantation. The octagon-shaped home is interesting to see and Abe Lincoln's association with the Speed family is something I did not know. Worth your time to drop in for a visit.

The history of this game is incredible, fascinating links to Abraham Lincoln (and other US leaders)thay reach far beyine the walls for this beautiful home. Our tour guide John was knowledgeable, funny, insightful and most of all honest. He was able to let us know how they can prove certain facts, what they had to assume based on what they know and did not shy away from delicate subjects yet handled them with honesty and sensitivity. I highly recommend this tour and our tour guide John!

Hands down one of the most influential and moving experiences of my life. Highly recommended for adults even more than kids

I can not recommend this event enough! We did not know what to expect walking thru the doors of Farmington, but we were not disappointed in the slightest bit. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly. The employees genuinely care about teaching the community about the history of the plantation. You are free to ask any questions, about the history of the land! If anyone is looking for a perspective-altering afternoon, check out Farmington! If I could give this place 6/5 stars, I would!