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In celebration of having this remarkable property back in the family’s hands, a member of the Samuels family will be available for a meet and greet session at the house during your visit. Included in the rental for the first 20 confirmed reservations. A rare chance for a one-on-one conversation with Rob or Bill Samuels, Jr. about the history of true bourbon royalty in Kentucky!
Kentucky’s second-oldest city, Bardstown is home to more than 300 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including the famed Old Talbott Tavern, the oldest bourbon bar in the world. These Kentucky museums and historical places are just a short distance from The Samuels House.
One of the four-most important Civil War Museums and Kentucky's largest collection of Civil War artifacts. Authentic uniforms, battle flags, weapons, maps and documents are on display.
In Spalding Hall, collection includes an original porcupine-quill-decorated Indian coat and one of the first Kentucky long rifles made in Bardstown by renowned gunsmith, Jacob Rizer (circa 1835). Variety of Historical artifacts, up to and including WWII.
First Catholic cathedral west of the Allegheny Mountains, the church was built in 1816-1819. This historic edifice contains fine paintings, gifts of Francis (King of the two Sicilies) and Pope Leo XII. Donations requested.
Bishop Flaget, first Bishop of Bardstown, arrived at the house (circa 1795) in 1811 and lived there for seven years. Now an interpretive museum, the house reflects the 1812 era.
Self-guided tours of Historic downtown Bardstown. Maps available at Welcome Center or download our Historic Walking Tour.
Includes a tour of the original 1819 jail. A chilling look at conditions in this jail that was in operation until 1987.
The Old Talbott Tavern was built in 1779. It is the oldest Western Stagecoach stop in America and home to the oldest bourbon bar in the world. The Tavern has 6 rooms named after famous visitors such as Abraham Lincoln, General Patton, Jesse James and others. There is a restaurant, pub, and gift shop on premises.
Self-guided architectural tour. Considered one of the best Georgian-style houses in Kentucky, it was built circa 1825-1828. Also, exhibits focusing on the three governors and the Civil War.
