Suburban Lodge Of Jeffersontown

This historic landmark and tour could have been so much better, but our guide was not experienced, conversational or able to add passion to his talk. The connection between the home, the Speed family, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and slavery is very interesting and could be told to entertain and educate most visitors. The grounds are pleasant to walk around, although not overly well kept. Lastly, the architecture of the home is very Jeffersonian. However, the efforts to restore it to its original interior design resulted in what I consider a comic mockery of what originally existed. The faux wood grain and faux marble are horrendous.

As quoted from a website (http://www.kytravel.com/hist1.htm)
"This 14-room Federal-style home was the center of a 19th century hemp plantation. Designed from a plan by Thomas Jefferson and completed c. 1815, Farmington is furnished with antiques from the period. A summer kitchen, springhouse, stone barn and a replica of an early 19th century garden are located on the 18-acre grounds. The gift shop offers unusual Kentucky items. Open all year. House open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 1-4:30 p.m., last guided tour 3:45 p.m. Admission $6, seniors (60+) $5, students & children 6-18 $3, under 6 free."

Overall, the experiences of visiting this site and the history you are exposed to make this a worthwhile stop. Personally, the cheap look to some of the painting done in the mansion was difficult for me to overlook. For all the wealth that was required to own a home like this, I can't imagine anyone would have it looking the way it is currently being displayed.