The Binghams of Louisville

The Binghams were one of the most influential Louisville families of the 20th century. The family-built fortunes, reputations and, sadly, lost loved ones in the last century, inspiring headlines, gossip, and numerous books, a few written by Bingham descendants.

The patriarch, George “Barry” Bingham, Sr. was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 10, 1906, the son of Judge Robert Worth Bingham and Eleanor Miller Bingham. Barry’s father was a successful attorney and was active in civic affairs and politics. In 1918, Judge Bingham purchased The Courier-Journal and Louisville Times from the Haldeman family. These two major Louisville newspapers established what became the Bingham media legacy. His successor to the media company was his son Barry, Sr.

This extensive photograph collection documents the family and social lives of George “Barry” Bingham, Sr. (1906-1988), his wife Mary Caperton (1904-1995,) and their five children: Robert Worth (1932-1966), George “Barry,” Jr. (1933-2006), Sarah known as “Sallie” (1937- ), Jonathan Worth (1942-1964), and Eleanor (1946- ).

Full exhibit coming January 2024!