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America250KY Committee

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · Metro Development Center, 444 S 5th Street, Room 101, Louisville, KY 40202

TL;DR

The America250KY Committee met to discuss planning for Louisville's 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026. The committee reviewed upcoming events including a June 1st press conference at Locust Grove with Mayor Greenberg, a June 8th documentary screening by KET, July 4th celebrations across multiple venues, and various partnership events.

Key Decisions

  • June 1st Press Conference at Locust Grove Scheduled
  • June 8th Documentary Screening and Showcase Scheduled
  • July 4th Multi-Venue Celebration Planning Planned
  • Downs After Dark Event Partnership with Frazier History Museum Approved for discussion
  • Downtown Drive-in Movie Event (June 26th) with Louisville Downtown Partnership Scheduled
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. The America 250KY Committee meeting will be conducted in-person at the Metro Development Center, Conference Room 101, 444 S. 5th Street, Louisville, KY 40202.
  2. Anyone wishing to join the meeting virtually using a computer, laptop, or mobile device, as well as anyone wishing to sign up to speak in support, in opposition, or as other for any case, should visit the following link:
  3. https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
  4. You can access case materials (staff reports, proposed plans, etc.) by clicking on the link below and selecting this meeting in the Calendar tab:
  5. https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
  6. If you have any questions, please contact the case manager or call the Office of Planning at 502-574-6230.
  7. Call To Order
  8. Minutes
  9. 1. Untitled item
    Minutes
  10. New Business
  11. 2. Request: General Updates: Locust Grove Press Event, KET Screening Debrief Project Name: General Updates Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  12. 3. Request: June 1st Press Conference: 11:30am at Locust Grove, includes Mayor Greenberg and July 4th Partners Project Name: June 1st Press Conference Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  13. 4. Request: June 8th Documentary Screening: Tables for Showcase, Promotion Plan from KET, Registration Required, Program and Speakers Update, Media Needs Project Name: June 8th Documentary Screening Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  14. 5. Request: July 4th Planning: Additional Funding, Locust Grove Morning Agenda, Metro Hall Mid-day Agenda, Waterfront Evening Agenda, Media Plan and Needs Project Name: July 4th Planning Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  15. 6. Request: 250 Lou Grants Update Project Name: 250 Lou Grants Update Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  16. 7. Request: Downs After Dark Event: Partnership with Frazier History Museum Project Name: Downs After Dark Event Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  17. 8. Request: Downtown Drive-in with Louisville Downtown Partnership: Showing “National Treasure” on June 26th Project Name: Downtown Drive-in Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  18. Adjournment