In Bernheim’s 90 year history, many people have contributed to the creation of the Arboretum and Research Forest. Without doubt, Isaac W. Bernheim was foremost in that group but he was far from alone. While most of the others may not have names which are familiar to Bernheim visitors, their vision and efforts have been critical in […]
Bernheim at 90: Happy Birthday to our historic fire tower
Three years ago I wrote a blog for this website about Bernheim’s historic fire tower. Today the tower joins Bernheim in turning 90 – July 13 marks the day when construction of the tower was completed and it was put into service. So, today was a good time to revisit the structure that has been […]
Bernheim at 90: A Toast to Bernheim
Isaac Wolfe Bernheim, the founder of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, made his fortune in the bourbon whiskey industry. Through a combination of determination, knowledge, and hard work, Mr. Bernheim became immensely successful, allowing his dream to become a reality. When eighteen-year-old Isaac came to America in 1867, his plan was to work as a […]
Before Bernheim: History of the Land and People
Join Daniel Buxton, Vice President of the Bullitt County Genealogical Society, for a presentation that includes mystery, murder, Civil War activity, Jesse and Frank James, and many other people and activities that existed on the land that is now Bernheim. He will follow history from the early colonial period to the 1920s, just before I.W. […]
Bernheim – The Gift and the Giver
This year Bernheim celebrates the 90th anniversary of the creation of the I.W. Bernheim Foundation. The story of young Isaac Wolfe Bernheim coming to this country as a poor young man, amassing a fortune, and making this fantastic gift has been told many times in this website and elsewhere. I offer a few thoughts on […]