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Anchorage is a suburb of Louisville that has become extremely popular as Louisvillians move further and further East, encroaching on Shelbyville. Unlike the new development neighborhoods lining Eastern Shelbyville Rd., Anchorage is a historical area that houses homes with beautiful architecture and tree lined streets.

Interestingly enough, Anchorage was originally not a part of Kentucky at all. The area of Anchorage was a land grant given to members of the Virginia Militia after they had been of service in the French and Indian War. Later on, the area was officially given it's modern name because of an early resident, a riverboat captain named James W. Goslee. As Anchorage become more popular, wealthy Louisvillians began to build summer homes to retreat from the hustle and bustle of downtown Louisville.

Today, there are several restaurants, shops and government buildings that make Anchorage operate like it's own little town. There are several reasons to love Anchorage, from it's lush, green landscape to it's quaint small town feel. It is no wonder that over 700 families choose that live in the area and call it home. Click here to see Homes For Sale in Anchorage.

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With the spring weather moving into the region in and around Louisville there is a feeling of excitement in the air as Louisvillians look forward to the first Saturday in May - the Kentucky Derby. There is also a new exhibit at The Kentucky Derby Museum that is putting people in a Derby state of mind. It is called the Urban Bourbon Exhibit and features a history on the link between Kentucky and the Bourbon Industry.

Those that grew up in Kentucky know about Kentucky's history of producing Bourbon, but some might still wonder how Louisville became one of the major centers of the Bourbon trade in the 1800s. Most of the distilleries were and still are in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, close to Lexington and Bardstown, but Louisville became the main city for exporting the Bourbon that these distilleries produced. Using the Ohio River and railroads for distributing Bourbon to the rest of the country, this became the staple liquor in many places but still stayed close to Kentuckians hearts as well.

Today, Bourbon goes hand in hand with horseracing and is the main ingredient in the Derby's staple drink - The Mint Julep. The Urban Bourbon Exhibit is running from March 5, 2012-December 31, 2012 and is included with a general admission ticket into the museum.

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The Highlands is a part of Louisville, KY that includes many bars, restaurants, coffee shops and local businesses. Bridging the gap between Downtown Louisville and the suburbs, the Highlands provide a taste of what big city life is like. Residents are able to walk many places to dine and shop as well as enjoy Cherokee Park which offers a 2.5 mile loop that nature lovers can walk, run or bike around.

The Highands was the last area near downtown to be urbanized and a playground for the wealthy until around 1960 when families began moving to the modern suburbs of Louisville. It wasn't until the 1980s when the Highlands began a revitalization period and began to thrive again with local shops and businesses. In the 1990s is when the modern Highlands began to take shape and become what it is today.

Today, Bardstown Rd. and Baxter Ave. has the highest density of bars and restaurants in Louisville. Currently, there are two types of people living in the Highlands - the young, single crowd and the families that want to add diversity to their lifestyle. A lot of college students tend to live there as well, as the Highlands are the home of Bellarmine University and conveient to downtown's University of Louisville.

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The 10th annual Forecastle Festival is still months away, but the recently released lineup is causing quite the buzz around Louisville. For those unfamiliar with what The Forecastle Festival is, it is a three day concert and according to it's website "where the world gathers to experience the best in Music, Art and Activisim". The 2012 schedule of artists include local music idol, My Morning Jacket, as well as national acts such as, Bassnectar, Girl Talk, Walk the Moon and Ben Sollee, as well as countless other artists.

The word Forecastle is defined as a superstructure at the bow of a ship where the crew is housed. Hard at work in the unruly sea, a place workers gather to unwind after a hard day of labor. A place where the people come together. From this word came a now national recognized music festival that originated in 2002 in Louisville's Tyler Park area. As the festival steadily grew to include major touring acts, such as The Flaming Lips, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Black Keys and The Black Crowes, the venue was moved to Cherokee Park. There had to be several more moves made due to the increasing expansion of the festival. These moves included venues such as The Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, the Belvedere and finally Louisville Waterfront Park.

In additional to the concerts that are enjoyed at Forecastle, there are also regional artists that are featured in catergories such as 2-D, 3-D and mixed media. Activism is a large part of what Forecastle stands for as well. Forecastle has exhibited over 150 environmental non-profits and outdoor recreational organizations. Most recently in November 2011, Forecastle announced the development of international non-profit environmental foundation called "The Forecastle Foundation".

The Forecastle Festival is July 13-July 15 at Waterfront Park. Tickets are available at www.forecastlefest.com and are able to buought as a Weekend Pass, Single Day Tickets or Travel Packages.

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Locust Grove is a national historic landmark located only 6 miles from downtown Louisville. This beautifully preserved 694 acre farm has been around since 1790. Originally, this scenic property was owned by William Croghan, who happened to be the surveying partner to George Rogers Clark, the founder of Louisville.

This incredible vintage home is a great place to visit with the entire family and offers scheduled tours daily. Locust Grove was home to George Rogers Clark from 1809 to 1818, and tells the story of his early Kentucky history, western expansion, and everyday life on the frontier via several exhibits.

On Saturday, January 21st from 7pm to 10pm, Locust Grove will be hosting its annual Historical Ball in the Audubon Room auditorium. There will be live music provided and dances will be called by Tom and Toni Tumbush. Parents have the opportunity to share some Louisville history with their children, while providing them with a unique form of entertainment. Not to mention, there is free admission for children 14 and under.

Locust Groves Historical Ball encourages people to dress in vintage clothing from any era during this event. Most children love to play dress up, so imagine the fun and memories that will be created when your entire family gets in costume and steps back into history.

If your family wants an earlier start, tours start at 10:15 am and run till 3:15pm. There will be plenty of time to take a tour, have a meal and relax before attending the ball.

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