**The Filson will be closed to the public starting Tuesday, December 24th 2024 through Monday, January 20th 2025. We will reopen during normal business hours on Tuesday, January 21st. Filson staff will use this period as time for planning, organization, and teamwork. Thanks for your understanding!** The Filson Historical Society, founded in 1884, is a privately supported historical society located at 1310 South 3rd Street in Louisville, Kentucky. The Filson is an organization dedicated to continuing adult education through a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal, Ohio Valley History, a quarterly magazine, The Filson, weekly lectures, historical tours, and exhibits.