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Signature Henry Clay Tour

On the Signature Henry Clay tour, visitors enjoy a docent-led journey through the 18-room mansion, exploring the significance of American statesman, Henry Clay. Learn about The Great Compromiser’s legacy, his careers as statesman, attorney, horseman, and farmer, his family life, stories of those who were enslaved at Ashland, and the five generations of the Clay family who left their mark on the estate.

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  • Duration: 1 Hour
  • Price: $15
  • Meeting Location: 120 Sycamore Road Lexington, KY 40502

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Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate

The Henry Clay Estate (Ashland) is a historic house museum and nonprofit educational organization based in Lexington, Kentucky. Dedicated to preserving the legacy of statesman Henry Clay, the estate offers guided tours, educational programs, special events, and exhibits that explore 19th-century American history, politics, and culture. Through the preservation of its historic home and grounds, the organization provides visitors with opportunities to engage with Kentucky’s heritage and the life of one of the nation’s most influential political leaders.

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