Ashland Henry Clay Estate

Once the home of 19th-century statesman Henry Clay, the Ashland estate reflects both Clay’s political legacy and the histories of the 120 Black men, women, and children who were enslaved on this 600-acre plantation.

Experiences include the Traces: Slavery at Ashland Tour, which centers the voices of the people who were enslaved there, like Charlotte Dupuy, who sued Clay for her freedom. An upcoming “Breath of My Ancestors” memorial will also honor their legacies and encourage reflection.

Additional tours include the Signature Henry Clay Tour and the Women’s Voices Tour, the latter of which explores the changing roles of women from the early 19th to the mid-20th century. Explore the grand estate house, dairy cellars, smokehouse, and more.

Accessibility: Estate grounds offer some wheelchair-accessible pathways. A wheelchair ramp leads to the mansion’s first floor, but the second floor is not accessible. Guests remaining downstairs can review photographs and descriptions of the upstairs exhibits.