Jack Jouett House Historic Site The Home of the Paul Revere of the South Home Visit Events Learn Support Shop About About Jack Jouett House Historic Site Built in 1797, the Jack Jouett House Historic Site is one of Kentucky’s oldest and most historic houses. Built in the traditional hall and parlor plan, the house was erected during the mid-Federal period, five years after Kentucky statehood, and features five rooms — three downstairs and two half-story bedrooms upstairs. The Jack Jouett House Historic Site was donated to the Woodford County Fiscal Court in 1972 by members of the E. Allen Davis family. It was restored between 1972-1978 under the direction of Dr. Hambleton Tapp, State Historian of Kentucky, and James Cogar, the first Curator of Colonial Williamsburg (1931-1948) and Executive Director (1962-1974) of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Mercer County, Kentucky. The Jack Jouett House Historic Site opened to visitors in October, 1978. Woodford County Heritage Committee The Woodford County Heritage Committee is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1974 that provides supplementary funding and volunteer assistance for the Jack Jouett House Historic Site. Its mission is to help preserve the Jack Jouett House Historic Site, its collections, and to communicate its story. Jack Jouett House Historic Site 255 Craig’s Creek Road Versailles, KY 40383 (859) 873-7902 info@jouetthouse.org Please allow for 2-3 business days for response Normally open April through October, but due to COVID-19 the Visitor Center and House are closed until further notice: Monday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Friday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Jack Jouett House Historic Site Proudly powered by WordPress

Jack Jouett House Historic Site The Home of the Paul Revere of the South Home Visit Events Learn Support Shop About Shop JACK JOUETT: PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN HERO A beautiful children’s book that tells the Revolutionary tale of a daring man known as The Paul Revere of the South A brave man, a devoted horse, and a daring midnight ride. Those are the exciting ingredients of this true account of an American hero, Captain Jack Jouett. His son Matthew tells the amazing story of his father’s ride to warn Thomas Jefferson that the British were coming to capture him and the Virginia legislature on June 3, 1781. Jouett eventually moved to Kentucky where he was a friend of Henry Clay and Andrew Jackson. Recommended for young readers ages 8-12. Published by Benjamin Press. Softcover, 9 x 13, 24 pages, $10.00 (plus applicable sales tax plus shipping and handling). Special wholesale prices available for retailers—contact us for information at info@jouetthouse.org. CLICK HERE FOR ORDER FORM Jack Jouett House Historic Site 255 Craig’s Creek Road Versailles, KY 40383 (859) 873-7902 info@jouetthouse.org Please allow for 2-3 business days for response Normally open April through October, but due to COVID-19 the Visitor Center and House are closed until further notice: Monday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Friday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Jack Jouett House Historic Site Proudly powered by WordPress