Welcome to the East End
Explore the history within the African American Heritage Museum.
Welcome to the Historic East End of Bardstown, Kentucky—the second oldest city in Kentucky, established in 1780. Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World and USA Today's Most Beautiful Small Town in America, Bardstown is also home to the first two-story brick church built west of the Appalachian Mountains—Union Church. Restored in 2016, this historic 1812-built church is now home to the African American Heritage Museum.
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Current Exhibits
NEW: Library Series
In person events once per month at the museum.
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Education
Learn about the black trailblazers who influenced education in Bardstown.
Black Businesses
Check out past and current black-owned businesses in the community.
Black Politics
From City Council to Mayor, Bardstown is full is Black leaders.
Black Civic Orgs.
Dive into the deep cultural ties throughout Bardstown's history.
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Visit The Museum
Open seasonally: April to November
Address
Groups
Opening Hours
315 North Second Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
Group tours may be made for any day, by appointment only.
Thursday– Saturday
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thank you to our donors.
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First Baptist Church of Bardstown
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Haydon Holdings Inc.
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Joanne Keene Kelleher
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Barton 1792 Distillery
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Log Still Distillery
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Tim & Deanna Boone
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Carolyn & Tony Goodman
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Lunette Payne
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Jayme Haslem and Pat Whelan
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Carrie Stivers
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Florence Samuels
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Mayor Dick Heaton
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Wilson & Muir Bank
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Heaven Hill Distillery
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Elizabeth Kimberland
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Eric Clements
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Henrietta Anderson
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Bob and Kathleen Llewellen
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Charles Scott
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Brenda Ford-Ware
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Nelson County Schools
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Bardstown Chamber of Commerce
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Judy and Doug Hubbard
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Jennifer Fowler
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Sharon and Charles Brewer
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Tom and Linda Reed
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Bob and Wendy Kenney
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Bardstown Sporting Goods
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Bardstown Bourbon Company
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Clifford & Hazel Pash
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Nazareth Retreat Center
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Tom and Janice Donan
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NCGR
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Dixie Hibbs
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Mary and Darrell Lauer
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Town & Country Bank
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HR-Know How
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Lincoln National Bank
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Pat and Fred Hagan