The Howard Steamboat Museum

08/24/2026

Temporary Museum Closure

The Howard Steamboat Museum will be temporarily closed to regular tours and visitors while we undertake an important period of reorganization, building assessment, and work throughout the Museum campus.

This temporary closure will allow us to focus our attention on the care of our historic buildings and collections and on strengthening Museum operations for the future. You may see more activity on campus than usual as we work on our grounds and facilities.

Previously scheduled special events will continue as planned, and Carriage House operations will continue as usual. We do plan to have the museum open for our annual Car Show on September 5, 2026

We appreciate the patience and support of our members, visitors, friends, and community during this process. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Museum and will share updates as they become available.
Thank you for supporting the Howard Steamboat Museum and helping us preserve this remarkable piece of our community's history.

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08/22/2026

Thank you for this beautiful post!

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

From our friends at Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site!

08/17/2026

08/15/2026

🚗✨ Cruise on over to the Howard Steamboat Museum for our Annual Car Show! ✨🚗
Join us Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM for a fantastic day of classic cars, beautiful automobiles, and family-friendly fun on the grounds of the Howard Steamboat Museum & Carriage House!
Come admire the cars, visit the museum, enjoy the beautiful historic setting, and spend the day celebrating our shared love of automotive and transportation history. Whether you're a car enthusiast or just looking for something fun to do, there's something for everyone!
📅 Saturday, September 5, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 Howard Steamboat Museum & Carriage House
Bring your family and friends—and don't forget your camera! 📸
We can't wait to see you there! 🚘❤️

08/12/2026

Conrad-Caldwell House is not only open for tours Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, but it hosts so many fun activities after hours. Here's another one!

You should see what they do for Spooky Season!

LAST CHANCE FOR TICKETS TO A NIGHT OF CLUE!!!!!
on August 15 & 16, 7pm

A Night of Clue at the Conrad Caldwell House encourages you and your friends to come explore the historic mansion, search for clues, and solve THREE different murders. Was it Colonel Mustard, in the library with the candlestick? Or Mrs. Peacock, in the Billiards with the rope? Suit up, detectives-- because COSTUMES ARE HEAVILY ENCOURAGED!!! -- and we will see you soon.

Tickets available at https://www.conradcaldwell.org/a-night-of-clue

08/11/2026

Preserve the Howard Legacy for the Next Generation by participating in our Give for Good Campaign.

$25 — helps provide training of volunteers and staff.

$50 — helps preserve and care for historic artifacts.

$100 — helps support a Museum educational program.

$250 — helps with collections preservation and archival supplies.

$500 — helps maintain the historic Museum and collections.

$1,000+ — helps preserve the Howard family's river heritage and legacy.

Thank you for your support!

https://www.giveforgoodlouisville.org/organization/Clark-County-Historical-Society-And-Howard-Steamboat-Museum