May deTour: Latrobe’s Pope Villa

Location: Latrobe’s Pope Villa
326 Grovesnor Avenue, Lexington, KY 40515
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7th
⏰ Time: 6PM

Join us on Wednesday, May 7th, at 6 PM for an exclusive deTour of Latrobe's Pope Villa! Designed in 1811 by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, America’s first professional architect, the Pope Villa is a neoclassical masterpiece commissioned by Senator John Pope and his wife, Eliza. Acquired by the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation in 1988 after a fire revealed much of the original structure, the villa has been the focus of ongoing stabilization and restoration efforts to preserve its architectural significance.

During the deTour, you’ll explore this remarkable landmark’s fascinating history and learn about the Blue Grass Trust’s dedicated preservation work. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with one of America’s most treasured historic sites!