Generations Blastings

Explore Louisville's river heritage at the Portland Museum. Discover the restored historic buildings of the Portland neighborhood, once an independent town. While you're exploring the museum, you'll see archaeology and art exhibits, and have the opportunity to attend heritage events and make handmade chapbooks on the museum's Beach Grove Letter Press.

Celebrate art at the St. James Court Art Show held in historic downtown Old Louisville. Stroll through an open-air street gallery to find impressive original works of art from 750 juried North American artists. Each year, over 200,000 art lovers attend the award wining art festival; the event is recognized as one of the largest outdoor art festivals in the nation.

Step into the winner's circle at the Kentucky Derby Museum, honoring the event for which Louisville, Kentucky is known worldwide. Join four million visitors a year at the front steps of historic Churchill Downs to enter the museum for an insider's look into thoroughbred racing and one of the city's main attractions, "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports."

Explore America's Victorian treasure, Old Louisville, home to the largest collection of Victorian Mansions in the United States. Thanks to the National Historic Preservation District, the historic neighborhood is home to "Museum Row," restaurants, taverns and night spots, and theaters. Enjoy a historic treasure hunt with a bounty of entertainment.