Frazier History Museum

As a VENUE: Host your event…

Your event at the Frazier: In addition to introducing thousands of new people to the Frazier Museum, a non-profit organization, Facility Rentals revenue helps support other museum programs by contributing to our annual operating budget. Located on downtown Louisville’s historic West Main Street, the Frazier History Museum honors the past and celebrates the future by offering multiple picturesque venues for your special event. The Frazier History Museum hosts * weddings * receptions * proms * charity fundraisers * cocktail parties * *holiday events * business lunches * corporate events * birthday parties * bar and * bat mitzvahs, and * more. Make your special event an historical occasion with these distinctive possibilities. Spaces are rented out seven days a week for daytime and evening functions:

• Our beautiful Merkley Kendrick Rooftop Garden features seasonal blooming flowers and boasts picturesque views of the Ohio River.
• Our Fourth Floor Loft accommodates an impressive 360 people (seated) in a unique loft-style space.
• Groups throw parties in our magnificent Great Hall.
• Businesses often conduct meetings in our Fourth Floor Board Room.
• The Speakeasy is a perfect option for smaller gatherings and cocktail hours.

Support Frazier History Museum… by simply booking your next special occasion here: 

https://www.fraziermuseum.org/events/venues

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

Museum Shop: Where the world shops Kentucky.

Merchandise is catalogued within these categories: * Christmas * Apparel * Home & Leisure * Kentucky Gifts * Love & Marriage, and * Burbon (over 90+ different brands of Bourbon and a wide variety of Bourbon-related merchandise).

Support the Frazier History Museum… by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

https://www.fraziermuseum.org/

As an EATERY: Food for thought…

TASTE. TALK. TOUR.

The Frazier History Museum offers a variety of Kentucky Bourbon tastings, tours, exhibitions, and products to fill your itinerary when exploring the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®. We offer Bourbon adventures or exhibits worth exploring 7-days-a-week with an amazing museum shop with amazing Bourbon swag and a 90+ bottles of Bourbon to purchase. If you’re looking for a Bourbon fix, you have found your spot!

• Single Barrel Secrets: Psst: want the scoop on Kentucky Bourbon? Join us for Single Barrel Secrets—a special tour, talk, and tasting at the Frazier History Museum!
• Kentucky Hug Bourbon Experience: Join us as we delve into the history of Bourbon and how it became a standard in the makings of Kentucky during our Kentucky Hug Bourbon tasting. Enjoy a flight of Kentucky Bourbons while learning more about Bourbon and leave with a feeling better than a hug!
• Craft Your Own Cocktail Experience: Experience how to make an iconic cocktail from our Certified Bourbon Stewards in the Craft Your Own Cocktail Experience, presented by Old Forester, at the Frazier History Museum.
• Bourbon Through Bluegrass: Step into the heart of Kentucky with Bourbon Through Bluegrass—an immersive experience where the rich heritage of Bourbon meets the soul-stirring sounds of Kentucky & Bluegrass Music.
• Pegasus Bourbon Tastings: Join us for a bourbon adventure as we delve into the history of Bourbon with a special tour, talk, and tasting starting at the Frazier History Museum.
• Trolley De ‘Ville: Our tours offer the fun and comfort you expect. With our friendly and experienced staff, you’re sure to enjoy your time with us whether you’re here on business or just out for some fun.
• Private Tastings & Tours: We offer several unique customizable guided tours and Bourbon tastings led by Stephen Yates our Group Sales Manager/Bourbon Aficionado.
• Shop Bourbon: The Museum Shop sells over 90 different brands of Bourbon and a wide variety of Bourbon-related merchandise.

Membership

Donation

Inspire. Engage. Educate. by connecting Kentucky’s past with its present to shape the future.

At the Frazier History Museum, every donation helps open doors—welcoming students, families, seniors, and community members into experiences that spark connection and deepen understanding. Your support ensures that everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to programs and exhibits that share Kentucky’s stories and bring people together. When you make a year-end gift, you’re not just supporting a museum. You’re helping create moments of belonging, discovery, and transformation.

Donations at specific amounts are designated and you may customize your gifts. Recurring gifts are encouraged. Memorial and Tribute gifts are welcomed.

• $50.00 – Spark Inspiration – Helps ignite curiosity for one student or visitor through admission support or hands-on learning materials.
• $100.00 – Engage a Learner – Covers the cost of an educational experience for a student or participant in a community program.
• $250.00 – Honor a Storyteller – Supports collecting and preserving the story of a Kentuckian through programs like Stories in Mind.
• $500.00 – Fuel Connection – Helps bring together community members across generations through public programming.
• $1,000.00 – Champion Education – Provides access to museum programs for an entire classroom or senior facility group.
• Other

AmazonSmile

You can support the Frazier every time you shop on Amazon—at no extra cost to you!

Here’s how to get started:

1. Go to smile.amazon.com.
   Be sure to always start your shopping at smile.amazon.com instead of the regular Amazon homepage.

2. Sign in to your Amazon account.

3. Choose Frazier History Museum as your charity.

4. Shop as usual.
   AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Frazier automatically—no extra steps required.

5. Bookmark it!
   To make it easy, bookmark smile.amazon.com and use it every time you shop.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your donation to the Frazier History Museum. It’s an easy way to increase the impact of your gift at no additional cost to you.

1. Check with Your Employer
   Inquire with your Human Resources department or benefits coordinator to see if your company offers a matching gift program.

2. Make Your Donation
   Contribute to the Frazier History Museum through your preferred method—online, by check, or otherwise. Your company may use a specific online portal to match gifts at a designated time.

3. Submit a Matching Gift Request
   Follow your employer’s process, which may involve completing an online form or submitting a paper application. You’ll typically need the following information:

   • Organization Name: Frazier History Museum

   • Tax ID (EIN): 61-137-8343

   • Mailing Address: 829 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202

   • Contact: our Manager of Fundraising, (502) 753-1693

4. Confirmation and Acknowledgment
   Once your employer processes the match, they will send the matching funds to the Frazier History Museum. We will confirm receipt and send you an acknowledgment.

Donor Advised Funds (DAF)

A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a simple, flexible, and tax-efficient way to support the Frazier History Museum. If you have a DAF—such as one through the Community Foundation of Louisville or another provider—you can recommend a grant to help sustain our mission.

Here’s how to give through your DAF:

1. Contact your DAF provider.
   Whether you use the Community Foundation of Louisville, Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or another sponsoring organization, log in to your account or contact them directly.

2. Provide our information.
   When recommending a grant, be sure to include the following details:
   Organization Name: Frazier History Museum
   Tax ID (EIN): 61-137-8343
   Mailing Address: 829 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
   Contact (optional): our Manager of Fundraising, (502) 753-1693

3. Specify your gift purpose (optional).
   You may designate your gift for general operating support or a specific program or initiative.

4. Notify us.
   If you’d like, please let us know about your grant recommendation so we can look out for it and thank you properly.

For donors with a fund at the Community Foundation of Louisville:
You can log in to your fund at www.cflouisville.org and recommend a grant to the Frazier History Museum in just a few steps.

Kroger Rewards

You can support the Frazier History Museum just by shopping at Kroger and using your Kroger Plus Card. It’s easy, free, and makes a big impact!

Here’s how to enroll:

1. Visit www.kroger.com/communityrewards
   If you don’t have a Kroger digital account, you’ll need to create one—it’s quick and free.

2. Sign in to your Kroger account.
   Use your digital login information to access your account.

3. Link your Kroger Plus Card to Frazier History Museum.

   • Click on “My Account,” then go to “Community Rewards.”

   • Search for “Frazier History Museum” or enter our organization number: KR087.

   • Select our name from the list and click “Enroll.”

4. Shop as usual.
   Every time you use your Kroger Plus Card, a percentage of your eligible purchases will be donated to us—at no extra cost to you.

Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

If you are 70½ or older, you can make a tax-smart gift to the Frazier History Museum directly from your IRA using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). It’s a powerful way to support our mission while potentially reducing your taxable income.

1. Contact your IRA administrator.
   Let them know you’d like to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to Frazier History Museum. Most administrators have a simple form or online portal to initiate the gift.

2. Provide the following information:
   Organization Name: Frazier History Museum
   Tax ID (EIN): 61-1378343
   Mailing Address: 829 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202
   Contact (optional): our Manager of Fundraising, (502) 753-1693

3. Specify the amount.
   You may distribute up to $100,000 per year directly from your IRA to qualifying charities. If you are required to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), a QCD can satisfy all or part of that obligation.

4. Ask your IRA custodian to include your name on the check.
   This helps us properly acknowledge your generous support.

5. Let us know.
   Notify us of your gift so we can confirm when it arrives and properly thank you.

Please note:

• The gift must be made directly from your IRA to qualify as a QCD.

• QCDs are not included in your taxable income and can be a smart way to lower your overall tax burden.

Please consult your tax advisor to determine if this giving option is right for you.

Planned Giving

Please visit our webpage detailing the ways in which you can include the Frazier Museum in your estate planning to make a difference now and in the future.

Volunteer: GIVE BACK. SHARE STORIES. IGNITE THE HUMAN SPIRIT. This is the place for you! The Frazier History Museum wants you to join our team of dynamic volunteers and interns! With their enthusiasm, devotion, time and talent, our dedicated interns and volunteers help make everything we do possible. If you are a teen looking for summer camp volunteer opportunities, (summer camp volunteer opportunities are limited to those who are turning 13 during the calendar year through age 17), a variety of internship opportunities are available:

• Social Media internship
• Marketing Design & Photography internship
• Multimedia and videography internship
• Education internship
• Curatorial & Exhibits internship

Support Frazier History Museum… by joining, giving, or volunteering here:

https://www.fraziermuseum.org/donate