Congrats to 2009 Recepients
On Sunday, January 18th, 2009, the League bestowed our Preservation, New Landmark, and Founders' Awards.
Read more by clicking on the weblinks below (Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat PDF reader)
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Above photos: The Hill sisters, Mildred and Patty, who authored the "Happy Birthday" song. They were from Louisville. Mildred was an accomplished musician and Patty was a national recognized leader on childhood education.
Above Photo: At our March Meeting, League Board members with Tom Owen: Left to right: Gary Falk; Mike Zanone; Tom Owen; Walter Hutchins (with cap) Chuck Parrish; Steve Wiser; and Nick Morris.
Find out more about Abraham Lincoln's connections to Louisville by clicking here!
Funk House Changes Not Approved by Planning Commission: On March 5th, 2009, the Planning Commission did not accept the developer's proposal for destroying the historic nature of the Funk House at Taylorsville Road and Hurstborne Parkway. For more info, click here
Take a walking tour of historic Cave Hill Cemetery. Click here for more info |
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Upcoming League Events
Upcoming Meeting, Saturday, June 27th, 2009, 2 pm: Little Loom House, Kenwood Hill Road, off New Cut Road, across from Iroquois Park. Note date change! This will be a special League event as we celebrate the 150th birthday of Mildred Hill, who co-authored the world-famous "Happy Birthday" song. Look for details in the post card mailing which was mailed the week of June 8th.
Upcoming Meetings: , Sunday, August 16, 2 pm: Bryan Bush lecture on James Guthrie (location: Memorial Auditorium); and September 20, 2 pm: Tour of the new McAlpine Locks with Chuck Parrish
Read more about our upcoming event as well as more info on the League in our monthly newsletter by clicking here
Find out the latest additions to our resources webpage. Look 'NEW!' next to recent weblinks for you to check out! Click here!
History Events & Talks: Want to find out the upcoming local presentations on history?
Then click here
More Photos: Check out our photo webpage for more images from LHL events. Click here
Why become a member? Then click on this link and check out the great events LHL presented in 2008.
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To contact the League, email us at LouHistHotmail.com or via mail at P O Box 6061, Louisville, Kentucky 40206. The League has no phone number.
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Above: Buy a League Pin!
This pin is available for purchase at League events for $5.
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Read about the League's Bus Tour Louisville's Historic Industrial Past! On Saturday, March 29th, the League along with the American Printing House for the Blind and Louisville Landmarks Commission sponsored a bus tour thru Louisville's industrial and manufacturing heartland. read more about this informative journey thru our community's rich heritage by clicking on this link.
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Above: Tom Owen speaks about Louisville transportation history at
Union Station before about 200 LHL members in August 2006 |
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Contact us at LouHist@Hotmail.com or via mail at P O Box 6061, Louisville, kentucky 40206. The League has no phone.
Become a League Member!
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Dues categories:
Senior Individual & Student $15
Individual $20
Senior Couple $20
Family $25
Patron $40
Corporate $300
Donate to the League
Send your Tax-deductible contribution to "LHL, P O Box 6061, Louisville, Ky. 40206"; make checks payable to "Louisville Historical League" |
