Merchandise
The Ashland Museum Store is open March – December
Tuesday through Saturday, 10am – 4pm and Sunday, 1pm – 4pm
Come and browse our impressive selection of books, educational materials, gift items, decorative items, and seasonal merchandise. We can help you find the perfect gift at a great price! To place an order for any item, please contact Judy Ogger, Museum Store Manager at 859-266-8581, Ext. 22 or e-mail jogger@henryclay.org.
Ashland T-shirt
100% cotton (preshrunk) with the Ashland logo in dark green on the front. S-M-L-XL White or Gray (L only)
$12.50 + shipping
BOOKS & COOKBOOKS
Henry Clay: The Essential American 
By David and Jeanne Heidler
Hardback 595 pages $30.00 + shipping
This biography released on May 4, 2010 incorporates the latest research to present the most up-to-date and entertaining biograph of Henry Clay yet. The volume is at once clearly scholarly and approachable. It paints a complete picture of Henry Clay the politician, statesman, and human being.
by Robert Remini
Hardback-$24.00+shipping
This slim volume by noted Clay author Robert Remini examines a very large subject: Henry Clay as statesman and compromiser. Using the the example of the Compromise of 1850, this volume examines clay’s unique ability to motivate his colleagues to action and ultimately compromise to preserve the union.
Henry Clay: Statesman for the Union
by Robert Remini
Paperback – 818 pages – $21.95 + shipping
This biography by noted historian Robert Remini includes a chronology of Clay’s life, 1777-1852, and a genealogy of the Clay Family. The book covers the “Mill Boy of the Slashes” in Virginia, through his life in Kentucky, to his last days in Washington.
The Influence of Henry Clay Upon Abraham Lincoln
by Edgar DeWitt Jones
$5.00 + shipping
First published by the Henry Clay Memorial Foundation in 1952, the 100th anniversary of Henry Clay’s death. 42 pages. Reprinting made possible by funding from the Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. Limited copies. This informative and interesting book tells of how a young Abraham Lincoln became and remained a devoted supporter of Henry Clay. A glimpse in to the connected lives of two great Kentuckians. Forward by William H. Townsend.
Images of America
A Photographic History of
Ashland, The Henry Clay (Arcadia Publishing)
by Eric Brooks
Paperback – 127 pages – $19.99 + shipping
The first book dedicated to the history of Henry Clay’s historic and beloved estate, Ashland. Over 200 vintage images, including many published for the first time. Part of Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series.
Josephine Clay: Pioneer Horsewoman of the Bluegrass
by Henry Clay Simpson, Jr.
Hardback – 125 pages $19.95 + shipping
Paperback – 114 pages $17.95 + shipping
Written by Henry Clay’s great, great, great grandson, this book tells the remarkable story of Henry Clay’s daughter-in-law, Josephine Russell Clay. A woman ahead of her time, she successfully took over the operation of the Clay famliy thoroughbred breeding operation at Ashland Stud for 15 years after the death of her husband, John M. Clay, Henry Clay’s youngest son. She bred RILEY, winner of the 1890 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Bloodlines: The Legacy of Henry Clay
(Official Exhibition Catalog)
$5.00 + shipping
Paperback 48 pages
A beautifully written and photographed partial catalog of the Kentucky Horse Parks’ 2005 exhibition, “Kentucky Bloodlines: The Legacy of Henry Clay.”
Bluegrass Winners A Cookbook – 1st Edition
by The Garden Club of Lexington
Hardback $19.95 + shipping
An intimate view of the unique and fabulous Bluegrass horse country of Kentucky and the recipes that made it famous. Bluegrass Winners is a high quality, colorful cookbook reflecting the hospitality of the Bluegrass. It features over 400 recipes, 80 pages of color photography and historical descriptions of famous horse farms. Menus include everything from a simple family meal to a formal Kentucky Derby Dinner. All proceeds benefit the formal garden at Ashland.
Entertaining with Bluegrass Winners (2008) 
by The Garden Club of Lexington
Hardback $29.95 + shipping
New recipes, menus and photos from Kentucky’s legendary horse farms. All proceeds benefit the formal garden at Ashland.
The Mint Julep: The Very Dream of Drinks (book)
$10.00 + shipping
From the “Old Receipt of Soule Smith, Down in Lexington, Kentucky”
This unique handset manuscript published by the Graves family of Lexington, eloquently tells the story of the Mint Julep as “the drink of the Gods” and its origin in the garden spot of the world – the Bluegrass region of Kentucky
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English Leather Bookmark
$4.50 + shipping
Features gold embossed images of Henry Clay and Ashland Estate. Available in black or hunter green.
DECORATIVE ITEMS
Henry Clay Portrait
American Heritage 19th century portrait engraving
by Thomas Johnson
Matted, Black and White, 9″ x 12″ $8.50 + shipping
This likeness was published in 1880 based on a photo of Clay taken when he was at the height of his career. Engravers had to transfer photographic images onto a wooden block so they could be copied and disseminated. It was not possible to print directly from a photographic plate until around 1900.
Ashland Watercolor Print (Spring)
by Sallie Clay Lanham
Prints 16 x 22 – $17.50 + shipping
Prints 8 x 10 – $ 6.00 + shipping
A soft pastel watercolor of the Mansion with beautiful spring foliage. The house, built in 1857, is a reconstruction of the original.
Ashland Watercolor Print (Winter)
by James D. Werline
Limited Edition Prints 20 x 24 – $50.00 + shipping
Commissioned for Kentucky’s 1992 Bicentennial.
Ashland Brass Ornament
Boxed and mounted on green velour
$18.50 + shipping
Three dimensional polished brass hanging ornament of the Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate mansion.
Handpainted Ornaments – NEW!
Handpainted by local artist Christy Buckner. Select from 4 Ashland scenes.
Prices will vary $25 – $35.
Kentucky Bloodlines: The Legacy of Henry Clay
Official Exhibition Poster
$5.00 + shipping
Unframed.
An 18″ x 24″ limited edition full color poster created for the Kentucky Horse Park’s 2005 exhibition, Kentucky Bloodlines: The Legacy of Henry Clay.
12″ x 16.5″
$20 + shipping
Henry Clay Silhouette Print (unframed)
Pewter Kentucky Mint Julep Cup (9 0z.)
$46.50 + shipping
Pewter Kentucky Cup Jigger (2 oz)
$17.50 + shipping
This julep cup is made of Salisbury pewter in the classic design of the traditional silver Kentucky julep cup. The shiny, no polish, 9 oz cup is the design of Asa Blanchard of Lexington and Archibald Cooper of Louisville. Drinks served from this vessel truly represent gracious Southern hospitality.
FOOD ITEMS
NEW! Ashland Estate Tea
25 tea bags in Collector Tin – $9.00 + shipping
A fine Chinese black tea especially blended for Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate by Elmwood Inn Fine Teas. Typical of tea that would have been available during the early 19th century. Delicious hot or cold!
Kentucky Mint Julep Syrup
12.7 oz – $7.00 / 5 oz – $4 + shipping
“A Taste of Tradition” from Best of the Bluegrass. A syrup pre-made for your favorite Derby Day tradition – the mint julep. Also a delightful addition for your lemonade or iced and hot tea or your favorite punch.
Stationary and Notecards
Ashland notecards
Pkg. of 10 (5 of each) $10.00 or $1.50ea. + shipping
Two beautiful images of the Ashland mansion.
For individual orders, please specify day or evening image.
