Our Neighbors - The Filson Historical Society

Founded in 1884, the Filson is the region's privately supported historical society where thousands of people annually conduct research, attend programs and tour it's mansion and museum.  Located on Third Street (just behind the DuPont Mansion) the Filson library holds over 50,000 titles, more than 10,000 historic items and 1.5 million manuscripts, photographs and prints.  The collection includes genealogical files, portraits, letters, diaries, business records and much more material dating back to the 18th Century.  In fact, a recent DuPont Mansion guest came to Louisville and stayed with us because we were so near the Filson.  Her family (the Galt family) was prominent in Louisville's history and she has donated all the family records to the Filson.  If you want to learn more about the Galt Hotel and the family that founded it then be sure to visit the Filson!

The Filson's home is the former Ferguson Mansion.  Completed in 1905, the Ferguson Mansion is one fo the finest examples of Beaux Arts architecture in America.  When visiting Louisville, whether your interest is in genealogy, history or architecture, you will want to visit the Filson.  Until you can come, check it out online at www.filsonhistorical.org.