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Jack Jouett House Historic Site

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Jack Jouett House Historic Site

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The beautiful historic home of Captain Jack Jouett, who rode 40 miles in the dead of night to save America. Hours: Open April to the end of October.

Tours Thursday through Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm. Tours also available Monday-Wednesday by appointment. Visit the home of the "Paul Revere of the South"

This rural homestead includes a 1780's frontier stone cabin, used as a kitchen by the Jouetts. The 1797 Federal-style brick cottage features a formal parlor, dining room and three bedrooms. Period furnishings complement the rooms.

10/29/2026

‼️Calendar update‼️ This is the last week for tours of the historic home for this season. After Saturday (10/31), tours will be by appointment only.

10/27/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about early life in Kentucky is that because death was so prevalent, one might even say expected, that the dead weren’t mourned. This was not the case. Join us Saturday November 7 at 1pm as Susan Miller (from Waveland State Historic Site) explores the rich and often misunderstood world of nineteenth-century mourning customs.

10/23/2026

Rare footage of Jack’s famous 1781 ride! To learn more about the “Paul Revere of the South” swing by today between 10am-4pm and get a FREE tour of the 1797 home!

10/17/2026

The stage is set! Join us today at 2pm for a presentation by Dr. James Seaver. Dr. Seaver is passionate about Kentucky’s burial places and how to document them, as well as family genealogy. Admission is free, and enjoy a tour of the on-site stone wall cemetery and 1797 historic home!

10/16/2026

Just one day away! Saturday at 2pm we’ll gather at the Matthew Jouett Visitor Center to hear a presentation by Dr. Seaver about Kentucky’s burial places, how to document your own family cemetery, and helpful tips when tracing family history! Admission is free!

10/15/2026

That brass bed warmer is from the 1790s, wanna see it in person? Of course you do! Tours available until 4pm today. As always, admission is free!

10/14/2026

Join us this Saturday at 2pm for a presentation by Dr. James Seaver about Kentucky burial grounds. Admission is free!

10/12/2026

Do you have an old family cemetery you want to learn more about? What’s the first step? Well, you can learn this and more by attending our event this Saturday October 17 at 2pm. Dr. James Seaver will share tips for documenting sites and conducting genealogy research!

10/10/2026

Stone walls like these can be seen all across the bluegrass, but what are their origins? Who built them? To answer these questions and more you can attend our free event Saturday October 17th at 2pm. Hear from Dr. Jim Seaver about all things Kentucky cemeteries.

10/09/2026

Want to learn more about stone wall cemeteries? Swing by the museum Saturday October 17 at 2pm to hear James Seaver explore the history of cemetery walls and other Kentucky burial grounds!

Address

255 Craigs Creek Road
Versailles, KY
40383

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18598737902

Website

http://www.jouetthouse.org/

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