See experiences and attractions honoring the impact and influence of Black culture on Louisville.
Louisville would not be the creative, innovative, passionate city that it is without its Black community. For so many things that make Louisville unique- from Bourbon, to horse racing, to food traditions and even the Greatest himself, Muhammad Ali- countless people of color have contributed their gifts to build the city’s vibrant culture. The past can be complex and sometimes hard to imagine through a modern lens. We all benefit from learning a destination’s complete history. We welcome you to discover Bourbon City’s Black Heritage.
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of African Americans on Louisville’s authentic culture
The Muhammad Ali Center is a multicultural center with an award-winning museum dedicated to the life and legacy of Louisville’s native son-- Muhammad Ali
Experience the greatest 2-minutes in racing with family-friendly exhibits, a 360-degree immersive video experience, and a chance to see the historic track up-close.
Located on Museum Row, the Frazier reinterprets stories from Kentucky, United States and world history using artifacts, gallery talks and live daily performances.
Celebrating the legacy of Evan Williams, Kentucky's first distiller, this immersive experience brings to life the history and tradition of Kentucky's native spirit.
The Historic Roots101 African American Museum is dedicated to telling the African American Journey from Africa and all ports between.
African American educators, artists and historians collaborated to give the long dormant history of African Americans in the region the voice and platform it deserves.
Locust Grove tells the story of General George Rogers Clark, William and Lucy Clark-Croghan and their brother William Clark of Lewis and Clark fame, and the slaves who lived and worked here.
Standing atop a gentle rise overlooking the Ohio River, the Farnsley-Moremen House is the centerpiece of a 300-acre historic site built circa 1837.
The Carnegie Center for Art and History is a local history museum and contemporary art gallery, mounting seven exhibits annually.
Self-Guided Civil Rights History Tour
The 22-stop tour is put together by the Anne Braden Institute for Social Justice Research in the Ekstrom Library at University of Louisville.
The Journey: Unsung Stories of the Underground Railroad
During this walkable, drivable audio tour you will visit significant locations and landmarks along both sides of the Ohio River that reveal local connections to the Underground Railroad.
The Filson Historical Society
The African American History Initiative (AAHI) aims to enhance and preserve a collection of stories on Black history and culture in the Louisville region.
V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community
V. Joseph Shipman: Investing In Community highlights the life and legacy of V. Joseph Shipman, CEO and President of Continental National Bank, one of...
Louisville's Black Avant-Garde: Gloucester Caliman (G.C.) Coxe
2035 South Third St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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Louisville's Black Avant-Garde: Gloucester Caliman (G.C.) Coxe
The third in the Louisville’s Black Avant-Garde series, this exhibition will focus on G.C. Coxe, “the Dean of African American artists in Louisville.” In 1955,...
Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam: 10th Anniversary Celebration
501 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam: 10th Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate empowerment and culture at the 10th Anniversary of the Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam, an all-female event that amplifies the voices of women poets from...
Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Photographs from the Speed Art Museum Collection
2035 South Third St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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Manuel Alvarez Bravo: Photographs from the Speed Art Museum Collection
Manuel Álvarez Bravo was the leading photographer working in Mexico during the twentieth century. His early works reveal the influence of Modernism, but he...
Santas of Color Coalition Summit 2025
124 N. 1st Street
Louisville , Kentucky 40202
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Santas of Color Coalition Summit 2025
Come join us at the Roots 101 African American Museum for a day filled with celebration, empowerment, and community. This in-person event is a unique...
Lavon Van Williams Jr.-Everything Must Change
2035 South Third St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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Lavon Van Williams Jr.-Everything Must Change
Based in Lexington, Kentucky, LaVon Van Williams Jr. creates dynamic narratives via carved and polychromed figures and panels, along with paintings on canvas....
