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The Thomas Hunt Morgan House, also known as Hopemont, is a Federal-style historic house museum in Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, it sits in the Gratz Park Historic District at 201 North Mill Street and serves as a hub for local history through LexHistory and the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation. The property houses the main floor exhibits for LexHistory since August 2023, while the second floor continues to host the Blue Grass Trust offices and the H. Foster Pettit Auditorium for events. This venue offers a unique blend of architectural charm, Civil War-era exhibits, and educational programs—including Hopemont lectures and Civil War-focused displays—that make it a distinctive setting for events, tours, and community gatherings in downtown Lexington.
Planning a visit or an event at the Thomas Hunt Morgan House means convenient access to downtown Lexington, with on-site event spaces and a historic ambiance. For attendees, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating arrangements, parking options, transportation, and nearby hotels and dining picks to enhance your stay. We’ll highlight affiliate partner recommendations for lodging and cuisine to help you secure comfortable, nearby options for an easy, stress-free visit.
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- Hopemont (Hunt–Morgan House) is a Federal-style house built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt and is located at 201 North Mill Street in Lexington, Kentucky, within the Gratz Park Historic District.
- Thomas Hunt Morgan, Nobel Prize-winning geneticist, was born in Hopemont (Hopemont/Hunt–Morgan House) in 1866; the property later housed the Alexander T. Hunt Civil War Museum on the second floor.
- Hopemont is the headquarters of the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation and is maintained as a historic house museum by the Trust at 201 North Mill Street.
- The Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House, currently used by LexHistory, is located at 210 North Broadway and has housed the Lexington History Museum since August 2023.
- LexHistory occupies the main floor for exhibits, while the Blue Grass Trust retains administrative offices on the second floor of the Thomas Hunt Morgan House; the space includes the H. Foster Pettit Auditorium for events.
- The Lexington History Museum reopened at 210 North Broadway in August 2023, with a grand opening reported by LexHistory and local media.
- Nearby hotels include Gratz Park Inn (120 West 2nd Street) and 21c Museum Hotel Lexington (Fayette National Bank Building) for visitors; downtown parking options are available with street meters and public lots.
- Notable events hosted on-site include the Hopemont lectures hosted by the Blue Grass Trust and LexHistory exhibits and programs, including a dedicated Civil War and local history focus.