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Object of the Week: Lithograph of a Polar Bear

Alice Dickson Jaynes Tyler (collected), 1883-1951Polar Bear, 1846Ink on paperL.S. Tyler Collection, JJA.1938.1297 This is an uncolored lithograph of a polar bear for John James Audubon and John Woodhouse Audubon’s publication, ...
07 12, 2021

2022 Holiday Hours

Make plans to visit Audubon State Park this holiday season. Park gates are open sunrise to sunset, so grab a friend or family member and take advantage of some quality ...
08 12, 2021

Object of the Week: Brooch

Lucy Bakewell Audubon (owned), 1787-1874Brooch, 1826Gold and amethystOn loan from the Lucky Durkin Collection, JJA.L.2015.1 This is an amethyst and gold cross pendant/brooch. The brooch has nine amethysts that include four ...
13 12, 2021

Object of the Week: Christmas Card

Alice Dickson Jaynes Tyler (collected), 1883-1951Christmas Card, circa 1880Ink on paperL.S. Tyler Collection, JJA.1938.715.11 This card is one in a collection of Christmas cards from the descendants of John James Audubon. ...
15 12, 2021

Object of the Week: Nails

Susan Starling Towles (collected), 1861-1954Nails, circa 1817IronHenderson County Historical Society Collection, JJA.1938.121.1-5 These are hand-forged iron nails taken from the ruins of John James Audubon’s mill in Henderson, Kentucky. The nails ...
15 12, 2021

Summer 2022 Programs for Kids

This list will be updated with more classes and programs as news becomes available. Nature Programs Walk on the Wild Side These 60-minute interactive programs will help little ones ages ...
03 05, 2022

Job Opportunity: Gift Shop Supervisor

Come join the Audubon State Park team as a gift shop supervisor in a historic museum built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1938. The park is seeking qualified applicants ...
21 10, 2022

2022-2023 Holiday Hours @ Audubon State Park

Make plans to visit Audubon State Park this holiday season. Park gates are open sunrise to sunset, so grab a friend or family member and take advantage of some quality ...
08 12, 2022

Job Opportunity: Maintenance Superintendent

Come join the Audubon State Park team as a Maintenance Superintendent, providing expertise in the upkeep of the park and all its amenities. Leading the maintenance team as a fluent ...
08 12, 2022