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America250KY Committee

Friday, June 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM AM

TL;DR

The America250KY Committee held a planning meeting to discuss Louisville's sesquicentennial celebration events and initiatives. The committee reviewed updates on press events, July 4th programming at multiple venues, marketing efforts, grant opportunities, and fall celebrations leading toward Louisville 250 in 2028.

Key Decisions

  • General Updates: Locust Grove Press Event and KET Screening Debrief Discussed
  • July 4th Events Overview Discussed (events planned at Locust Grove, Metro Hall, Frazier Museum, and Waterfront Park)
  • Cambium Marketing Social Media Tool Kits Discussed
  • 250 Lou Grants Update Discussed
  • Downtown Drive-in Movie Event Discussed (screening of 'National Treasure' scheduled for June 26th in partnership with Louisville Downtown Partnership)
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. 5.12.2026 Minutes Untitled item
    Minutes
  10. New Business
  11. 1. 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. 2. Request: July 4th Overview: Locust Grove, Metro Hall, Frazier Museum, Waterfront Park Events Project Name: July 4th Overview Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  13. 3. Request: Cambium Marketing: Social Media Tool Kits Project Name: Cambium Marketing Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  14. 4. 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
  15. 5. 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
  16. 6. 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
  17. 7. Request: Looking Ahead to Fall Events: DAR Plaque, Hometown Hero Banner, Veteran’s Day Parade Project Name: Looking Ahead to Fall Events Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  18. 8. Request: Louisville 250 in 2028 Project Name: Louisville 250 in 2028 Location: Applicant: Representative: Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Council District: All Districts Case Manager: Savannah Darr, Historic Preservation Officer
    Planning Case
  19. Adjournment