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Louisville's Southern Exposition

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The Southern Exposition, held in Louisville from 1883-1887, was driven by the city’s need to succeed in a competitive national economy. The Exposition…

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Violins of Hope in the Ohio Valley

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In October 2019, the Filson Historical Society joined with 30 community partners and venues to host a two-week visit in...

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The Filson Historical Society
1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208 | T: (502) 635-5083 

Research hours are Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm; free tours are offered at 2pm.
Daily research fees for non-members are $10; students are free.

During inclement weather, The Filson follows the University of Louisville’s schedule.

These digitized collections are accessible for purposes of education, research, and discovery. The Filson Historical Society works to ensure that it has appropriate rights to provide access through its digital platforms. If you believe that there is something that should not be used because incorrect permission has been received, please contact research@filsonhistorical.org.

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