Welcome To Blackacre

The Blackacre Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead is managed by the Blackacre Conservancy, a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving a special piece of Kentucky's natural legacy and early settlement history for visitors of all ages. At Blackacre, nearly three hundred acres filled with rolling fields, forests, and streams surround the historic homestead, which lies at the heart of the Blackacre Nature Preserve. The preserve’s land use history integrates education, agriculture, nature and historic preservation with visitor programs, a few private residences, a neighborhood garden, and community activities.  More On The Conservancy..

Now Open Daily!

Come tour the historic farmhouse with our volunteer docents. Visit the beautiful barn, springhouse, smokehouse and other historic buildings. Make Blackacre your destination for a family-friendly hike or opportunity to bird watch. Passive recreation such as hiking, photography, painting and drawing are welcome. Please, no pets or bicycles allowed. There is no charge; all are welcome!  Learn More About Programs & Events

     HOURS:

     Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead

          Summer Hours:  Dawn To Dusk, Daily

          During The School Year: Weekdays - 3 pm to dusk
                                                    Weekends - dawn to dusk

     Presley Tyler Visitors Center:

          Sundays- 1-5

UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

BUTTERFLY WALK - Sunday, June 29, 2:00 pm

Blackacre's native wildflowers, woodlands, and abundant water sources provide excellent habitat for a variety of Kentucky's butterflies. Join naturalist Alan Nations on an interpretive walk where you’ll see many beautiful butterflies, learn about their life cycle, and discover what the presence of butterflies tells us about our environment. You’ll also find out how to increase the number of butterflies visiting your own backyard. This hike is appropriate for all ages.

Meet in front of the Visitors Center. No Charge- Donations Appreciated.

HORSES, COWS AND GOATS, OH MY! -  Saturdays, July 5, 10-11:30 am

Throughout most of Blackacre’s history, residents farmed the land and kept farm animals for various uses. During this program, Carol Farmer, a former owner of Appaloosa horses, and Larry Sorrell, Blackacre’s “Mr. Farmer”, will introduce you to Blackacre’s horses, cows and goats. You’ll learn how to care for farm animals and you’ll find out about the role animals played during Blackacre’s past. Appropriate for all ages.

Meet at the Barn. No Charge- Donations Appreciated.

 

CRUISE-IN TO BLUEGRASS! - Saturday, July 12
Car and tractor show opens at 1:00; Concert starts at 5:00

Our annual “Bluegrass at Blackacre” concert brings much more than the high-energy bluegrass music of fan-favorite Hog Operation to the stage this summer. Bring the family out for Blackacre’s first antique car and tractor show, which will be combined with horse & buggy rides, and hayrides before the music kicks off at 5:00 in the shade of the 1844 Presley Tyler Visitors Center. The concert will start with the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra, an acoustic ensemble performing instrumental music and continue with the Hog Operation’s supercharged bluegrass accompanied by smooth three-part harmony vocals. It’s a sound you won’t want to miss!

Activities will take place at the homestead. $10 for adults; $5 for children 5- 12; children under 5 are free.