Join University of Louisville professor Glynis Ridley to learn about how in 1766, Frenchwoman Jeanne Baret joined Bougainville's expedition, working as assistant to the expedition botanist. Dr. Ridley will discuss the life of this remarkable woman, and will explain the process of reconstructing what really happened on the voyage.
The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month Dessert and coffee are served at 1:00 pm with the lecture immediately following at 1:15 PM. Admission is $5, $3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove. Reservations are not required.
Contact Information
- Historic Locust Grove
- 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
- www.locustgrove.org
Event Time
- Tuesday, June 5, 2012
- 8:00 PM
Price
- Admission is $5, $3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove