About the Waverly Hills Historical Society

Waverly Hills Historical Society was incorporated in 2003 for the purpose of preserving and restoring Waverly Hills Sanatorium, a former tuberculosis hospital in Louisville, Ky, memorializing the staff, patients, and those touched by the sanatorium as well as educating the public about the history of tuberculosis, it’s effects and impact on the local community. TB was widespread in the area, resulting in a waiting list to stay at the sanatorium. Thousands of patients and staff passed through Waverly, contributing to both the growth of Louisville, Ky as well as touching thousands of people’s lives.

Waverly Hills Sanatorium is on the National Register of Historic Places for both its significance historically, as well as the architectural significance of the building.

The Waverly Hills Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and operates fundraising activities to accomplish its purpose. These include tours, both historical and paranormal, as well as paranormal investigations and other fundraising activities are held throughout the year, and donations are accepted. A 501(c)3 is defined as “an organization [that] must be organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may inure to any private shareholder or individual”. A 501(c)3 is not owned by anyone, is self-governing and while it may make a profit, it cannot profit any individual(s).

The goal of the Waverly Hills Historical Society for the building is to restore it and save it to once again be a staple of the local community and Louisville, Ky. This will enable Waverly to not only contribute back to the local community through economic and historical means but also continue to educate the public of the impact TB and Waverly Hills Sanatorium had.

The Waverly Hills Historical Society’s current board of directors consists of professionals who are experts in many diverse fields.