Kentucky Department of Parks

White Hall State Historic Site The restored Italianate mansion was built in 1798 and remodeled in the 1860's.

Calendar of Events

All special events are subject to change and may be cancelled or postponed by the Kentucky Department of Parks due to unforeseen circumstances. Please confirm event schedule prior to arrival for date, time and fee information, especially if you plan to visit a Kentucky State Park for a specific event. Event details and contact information for all 52 Kentucky State Parks can be found on this website.

30th Annual White Hall Car Show
5/16/2009

The Madison County Antique and Street Rod Association presents the 30th annual car show at White Hall State Historic Site. Registration begins at 9:00 AM and ends at 2:00 PM. The entry fee is $10.00 per vehicle and all profits go to a designated charity. Show times are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

White Hall Antique Fair
6/6/2009

Second annual antique fair sponsered by The White Hall-Clermont Foundation. Shop for that must have treasure in a beautiful park like setting. The $5.00 gate fee includes admission to the fair and a tour of the mansion. Children 12 and under free. Interested vendors contact White Hall at (859) 623-9178.

White Hall Ghosts and Scandals Tours
7/17/2009 to 7/18/2009

Come out for a fun-filled night. Guides will recount tales of the hauntings of White Hall and will let you in on all the juicy gossip surrounding the Clay family. No rug will be left unturned, no closet will stay closed--all the dirt and skeletons will be revealed! Special evening tour, admission charged, by reservation only. Call park for details, (859) 623-9178.

POPS at the Park
8/15/2009

The annual POPS at the Park is put on by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, featuring the Eastern Kentucky University Orchestra and held on the grounds of White Hall State Historic Site. The mansion will be open for self-guided tours from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM and is included in the price of the ticket. Blanket seating and table seating available. Bring a picnic, sit back and enjoy an evening of music, fireworks, and family fun! Call the Richmond Chamber of Commerce for advance tickets, (859) 623-1720.

Ghost Walk
10/29/2009 to 10/31/2009

This is a must see theatrical experience performed by Eastern Kentucky University's Theater Department. "Spirit Guides" lead guests from room to room and intruduce the spirits of the past, who come out of the dimness to tell the tender and incredible stories of the illustrious Clay family. Each tour is limited to 20 people. First performance at 7:00 PM with twelve tours a night. Tickets are $10.00 per person, by reservation only. Call (859) 623-9178 for information and reservations.

A Victorian Christmas
12/4/2009 to 12/5/2009

View the mansion decked for the holidays and learn about how the Victorians celebrated Christmas. This is a special, self-guided tour with light refreshments at the end. Evening tours only, call the park for details, (859) 623-9178

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Contact Information

White Hall State Historic Site
500 White Hall Shrine Road
Richmond, KY 40475-9159
859-623-9178