Join us as we honor the life and legacy of General George Rogers Clark, founder of the city of Louisville as we commemorate 200 years since his death. Experience the proceedings surrounding his eulogy and burial and pay your respects to Clark’s family and friends as we remember the founder of the city of Louisville and the Revolutionary War generation.
Historic interpreter Matt Douthitt will speak in character as Young George Rogers Clark, Kentucky Shakespeare's Shakespeare with Veterans will perform selections from Julius Caesar, Hamlet, and Henry V, and the Sons of the American Revolution Museum will present artifacts from the American Revolution. The Illinois Regiment of Virginia will salute General Clark's memory, and honor veterans of the American Revolution and veterans and service members of more recent conflicts. Admission: $6/$4 for Locust Grove members, active service members, and veterans /free for children 6 and under.
Schedule of events:
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm House open for tours and visitation with George Rogers Clark’s family and friends
2:00 pm James Matthew Douthitt presents Young George Rogers Clark in the Visitors’ Center
2:30 pm Shakespeare with Veterans performance in the Visitors’ Center
4:00 pm Funeral and Burial of General George Rogers Clark

Presenting organizations:
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Museum
Illinois Regiment of Virginia
Kentucky Shakespeare's Shakespeare with Veterans
James Matthew Douthitt
First United States Regiment of Rifles
George Rogers Clark National Historic Park