Underground Railroad Stop
The story of the Underground Railroad is a story of survival, of giant struggle and the ability to…
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The Religious History of Lexington, Kentucky
“Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place," are the alleged words Daniel Boone uttered when he first…
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Ashland Park
Lexington has its own “Millionaires Row” just east of downtown. I’m referring to the collection of…
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A Historian’s Guide to Lexington
I love exploring Lexington’s past while enjoying its vibrant present—and this city has plenty of…
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Historic Homes and Places
Anywhere you walk in Lexington, you’re bound to stumble on something historical! Founded in 1775…
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Civil War Heritage
Explore the History of the Blue and the Gray in the Bluegrass. The story of the Civil War in…
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Covered Bridges
Kentucky's "Timbered Tunnels" Are Rare and Scenic Connections to the Past Covered bridges are…
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African Americans in the Bluegrass
Whether you are spending a day, a week or longer in the Bluegrass Region, you and your family will…
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