This unique and imposing estate house, built in two architectural styles, was the home of emancipationist Cassius Marcellus Clay and served as the center of Green Clay's extensive land and business holdings. The first section of the 13-acre site, Clermont, was built in the brick Georgian-style by Clay's father in 1798, and reputed to be the 'first of that class' in the country. Clay later placed a new building, White Hall, above and around the existing Clermont; also of brick, the second structure displays an interesting combination of Georgian and Italinate architecture as well as being the first house in the area to incorporate central heating and indoor plumbing. Tours led by costumed guides are offered which provide a glimpse at 1860s period furnishings and original Clay-estate pieces. Special public events include a Victorian Christmas and Halloween Haunting programs. Picnicking is permitted within the park. Open daily, April through September; hours vary rest of the year.
Location:
500 White Hall Shrine Road, Richmond Kentucky 40475
Telephone
859-623-9178
Other History nearby:
(Lexington) Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
(Lexington) Aviation Museum of Kentucky
(Lexington) Aviation Museum of Kentucky
(Paris) Cane Ridge Meeting House
(Danville) Constitution Square State Historic Site
(Frankfort) Frankfort Cemetery
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02/21 Coming to The Richmond area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.
Kentucky Sheep and Wool Festival Lexington KY May18-19 A family friendly Festival for young and old alike, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival has not only a wonderful selection of Fiber and Sheep related vendors, but also Educational Demonstrations, Irish Dancers, Live Music, a Tractor Show, Live Animals and much more.
Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Pineville KY May23 The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival is one of Kentucky's oldest festivals, finding its start in 1931.
Kentucky Reggae Festival Louisville KY May25-27 Since 1991 the Kentucky Reggae Festival has been the predominant event in the Louisville area during Memorial Day Weekend. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville through reggae music, ethnic foods, and the caribbean market.
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