My Old Kentucky Home is one of the most iconic 19th-century homes in America, named for America's first composer Stephen Foster's sentimental ballad, "My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!," the Federal style mansion commissioned by John Rowan Sr. was completed in the year 1818 and was the centerpiece of a 1,300 acre plantation. On July 4th, 1923, Federal Hill was renamed My Old Kentucky Home and ownership of the estate was transferred to the Commonwealth of Kentucky as an historic shrine, becoming Kentucky's first state-owned park.
Join us for tours of the Mansion daily from 9 AM-5 PM. Tours are given on the hour and the last tour is at 4PM. 25 guests per tour. Stop in our wonderful gift shop on your way out!
In addition to the Mansion tours, we offer fun, experience tours for groups of 10 or more. Culinary Biscuits, Mint Juleps (Best March-November), Cider and Cookies, 1792 Guided Bourbon Tastings, and Lemonade Tours. Please book these tours 2 weeks in advance.
My Old Kentucky Home Golf Course is the top golf course in the Kentucky's State Park system and one of the most iconic golf courses in the Commonwealth. Open daily from 7:30 AM-6:30 PM.
The park is also available for weddings, business meetings, and more- with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces!
To book a tour, visit our website or call 502-348-3502.
We can’t wait to welcome you home!