Events & Workshops

Upcoming Events

• The Hunt-Morgan House is open for the season.

• Tuesday, July 20: Mayoral Candidate Jim Gray will make a presentation on his views of preservation. Noon at the Hunt-Morgan House. Free.
• Monday, July 26: Children ages 9-12 are invited to the Hunt-Morgan House, 201 N. Mill Street, for a Regency Era Ball.  Dance lessons begin at 2:00 with the Lexington Vintage Dance Society.  The Ball will follow that evening from 7:00 to 8:30 with vintage dancers and period refreshments. Parents are encouraged to attend.  The event is free, but registration is required.  Call 859-253-0362 for more information and to register.

• Friday, August 13 at 6:00: The Blue Grass Trust is planning to build a handicap accessible entrance to and bathroom in the Hunt-Morgan House. Join the BGT at Buster's Billiards and Backroom for LOBSTERFEST FOR THE LOO to help us raise money for this project!  Tickets are $75 per person or $50 for the "Under 35 Crowd" and includes a lobster boil with lobsters flown in fresh from Maine, open bar, live music and a silent auction.  All proceeds will benefit the Hunt-Morgan House.  Call 859-253-0362 or email info@bluegrasstrust.org for more information or to make reservations. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.

Brown Bag Lectures

Brown Bag Lectures focus on a variety of topics related to Kentucky’s cultural heritage. Lectures are generally offered on the third Tuesday of the month, with the exception of December, at Noon at the Hunt-Morgan House, 201 N. Mill St.  Please check to confirm date and time.

Preservation Month

Preservation Month offers the Trust an opportunity to educate the public about historic preservation in the community. Each May, the BGT celebrates National Preservation Month by planning a variety of public events, including lectures, tours and exhibits.

The BGT Annual Preservation Awards

The BGT Annual Preservation Awards recognize the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations to the Blue Grass Trust or to the preservation movement in Kentucky.

2010 Award Winners:

• Preservation Craftsman Award:  Given to a building industry craftsman who has exhibited a strong commitment to quality craftsmanship for historic buildings. Awarded to Longwood Antique Woods.

• Public Service to Preservation: Given to a government agency or official for service to preservation movement or to a specific project. Awarded to David O'Neill, Fayette County PVA.

• Community Preservation: Given to a non-governmental group or individual for service to the preservation movement or to a special preservation project. Awarded to the Bluegrass Conservancy.

• Barbara Hulette Award: For efforts in preservation of Central Kentucky’s history, heritage, built environment, landscape, archaeological resources, sense of community or significant endeavors. Awarded to Phil and Trudy Tibbs.

• Lucy Shropshire Crump Volunteer Award: Given to an individual who has provided exemplary service to the Blue Grass Trust throughout the year. Awarded to Joan Veazey.

• Lucy Graves Advocacy Award: Given to an individual or group who has exhibited advocacy leadership in supporting the historic preservation movement in Central Kentucky. Awarded to Dennis Duross.

• Clyde Carpenter Adaptive Re-use Award: Given to an individual or group for outstanding efforts towards the rehabilitation and adaptive re-use of a building or buildings with Central Kentucky. Awarded to Keith Clark.

• Betty Hoopes Volunteer Service Award: Given to a volunteer or volunteers from the Antique and Garden Show Committee. Awarded to Rob Hampton and Emily Dexter Pendleton.

• John Wesley Hunt Award: Given to an individual for lifetime service to the preservation movement in Central Kentucky. Awarded to Clyde Reynolds Carpenter.