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Lights on Main Free Community Night

  • Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)
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Step into a magical winter wonderland for the whole family with I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum’s Lights on Main exhibition, open through January 8! Come be a part of the magic Wednesday, December 27th from 5-8 pm for our Free Community Night, presented by Derby City Gaming, as the museum will be transformed into an enchanted holiday forest with trees beautifully decorated by local businesses, organizations, families, and individuals. For the adults, we’ll even have free featured tastings and cocktails from Heaven Hill. Best of all, Lights on Main supports local non-profits, I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum. Join us at the Frazier History Museum as we celebrate the holiday season.

Come and cast your vote for the Fan Favorite tree!

This is a family-friendly event for all ages!

Access to all museum galleries and exhibitions

Extended Museum Hours, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Tree Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Heaven Hill Distillery Offers Samples, Welcome Center, First Floor, 5–8 p.m

Free Facility Rentals Tours, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

FREE Admission (Sponsored by Derby City Gaming), 5–8 p.m..

**Purchase and/or consumption of alcohol is restricted to individuals 21 years old and older. Please enjoy responsibly. We reserve the right to deny or restrict the service of alcohol to anyone.

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Winter Break Camp
Dec 30
Winter Break Camp

Step in from the cold this winter break at the Frazier, where we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest things from history: From Mt. Everest cold cases to strange winter sports. We’ll even spend some time diving into the great books you may curl up with around a cozy fire and solving a mystery or two. We can’t wait to hang out - sign up today for some winter fun at the Frazier!

In from the Cold 

Monday, Dec. 30 - Cold Case: History’s Unsolved Mysteries.  From Roanoke to Amelia Earhart to sea monsters and more, we’ll look at some amazing cases that have gone ice cold. 

Tuesday, Dec. 31 - The Birth of Cool: History is full of really cool people – from Shakespeare to Houdini. We’ll learn about people who were stars in their day for things as diverse as painting, tightrope walking, escape artistry and more. 

Thursday, Jan. 2 – Cozy up by the Fire: Books are the perfect item to have when cozied up by the fire. We’ll be talking all things book from Sherlock Holmes to a special guest session for our camp littles. 

Friday, Jan. 3 - The Ice and The Snow: As we’ll see with Civil War snowball fights, strange winter sports, and sled dog races, people have always made the best of winter weather. 

Winter Break Camp
Jan 2
Winter Break Camp

Step in from the cold this winter break at the Frazier, where we’ll be taking a look at some of the coolest things from history: From Mt. Everest cold cases to strange winter sports. We’ll even spend some time diving into the great books you may curl up with around a cozy fire and solving a mystery or two. We can’t wait to hang out - sign up today for some winter fun at the Frazier!

In from the Cold 

Monday, Dec. 30 - Cold Case: History’s Unsolved Mysteries.  From Roanoke to Amelia Earhart to sea monsters and more, we’ll look at some amazing cases that have gone ice cold. 

Tuesday, Dec. 31 - The Birth of Cool: History is full of really cool people – from Shakespeare to Houdini. We’ll learn about people who were stars in their day for things as diverse as painting, tightrope walking, escape artistry and more. 

Thursday, Jan. 2 – Cozy up by the Fire: Books are the perfect item to have when cozied up by the fire. We’ll be talking all things book from Sherlock Holmes to a special guest session for our camp littles. 

Friday, Jan. 3 - The Ice and The Snow: As we’ll see with Civil War snowball fights, strange winter sports, and sled dog races, people have always made the best of winter weather. 

Unpuzzling the Past: How to Be Your Family Historian
Jan 19
Unpuzzling the Past: How to Be Your Family Historian

In this member-exclusive workshop, dive into the basics of genealogy and learn how to uncover your family’s history. Special guests from Louisville Genealogical Society will outline foundational research techniques, tools for tracing ancestry, and tips for organizing findings. Perfect for beginners looking to start their journey into the past.

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