Near Fort Boonesborough is another historic treasure, the home of Cassius Marcellus Clay: emancipationist, newspaper publisher, Minister to Russia, and friend to Abraham Lincoln. Clay’s daughter, Laura Clay, was politically active for women’s suffrage and states’ rights. In 1920, Laura Clay became the first woman to be nominated for U.S. President by a major political party.
The restored Italianate mansion was built in 1798 and remodeled in the 1860’s. The original home, Clermont, was a two-story Georgian brick structure. The new addition of White Hall was built in Italianate style and more than doubled the size of the house, adding such modern amenities as indoor plumbing and central heating.
Today you can tour White Hall and feel the aura it possessed in the 1860s, complete with period furnishings and pieces original to the Clay estate. Costumed guides will share with you the historical treasures of White Hall and the Clay family. $
April 1 - Labor Day
- Sunday - Saturday, 9:30 - 4:30
After Labor Day - October 31
- Wednesday - Sunday, 9:30 - 4:30
- Closed on Monday and Tuesday
Winter Hours (weather permitting) Nov 1 - Dec 23 and Mar 12 - 31
- Wednesday - Friday, 10a.m., 12p.m., & 2p.m
- Closed on Saturday to Tuesday
Closed November 22- 23, December 24 -31, January 1 -31, February 1-29 and March 1 - 11.
For the most extensive selection of "The Lion of White Hall" books anywhere in the area, this is the place! History buffs are delighted to find books based on the area and the era. A great variety of gift items, Kentucky hand crafts and for those with a sweet tooth, a Kentucky bourbon ball and pulled candy can be found at this unique gift shop.
- Open April 1-October 31
- Closed Mondays and Tuesdays after Labor Day