Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville

The Louisville Historical League will host "Architects of Catholic Churches: William and Patrick Keely," a presentation about the Keely brothers who designed numerous churches in the United States, including the Cathedral of the Assumption.

The free event, open to the public, is scheduled for 2 p.m. on August 4 at the cathedral located at 455 S. Fourth St.

The Keely brothers, originally from Ireland, emigrated to the U.S. and lived in New York where they designed hundreds of churches across the country, according to a press release from the league. William Keeley later relocated to Louisville where he designed several regional churches, including the cathedral, St. Vincent de Paul Church on the campus of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, St. Rose Church in Springfield, Ky., and St. Theresa of Avila Church in Rhodelia, Ky.

Presenters for this event include Tim Tomes, archivist for the Archdiocese of Louisville, and architects Steve Wiser and David Allen.

According to the release, the Louisville Historical League is dedicated to promoting appreciation and preservation of Louisville’s cultural heritage and historic environment.