History

A bird's eye view of Lexington's downtown area, including a large red sign that says "The Square."
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The zodiac signs of Lexington neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
November 06, 2023 12:51 PM
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Bella Rainey
Old court house in downtown lexington with big blue LEX sign out front
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Lexington’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
October 10, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A black and white mural with a colorful horse on it
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Unwritten rules of Lexington
Tell us you’re from Lexington without telling us you’re from Lexington.
September 22, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
A photo of the Valley View Ferry.
Business
The story behind Kentucky’s oldest operating business
This free cable ferry is the oldest continuously operating business in Kentucky.
September 13, 2023
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Aayat Ali
The facade of the Swigert House.
Real Estate
Hot Homes: Take living in the Horse Capital to the next step
Feel the equestrian spirit at this 1900s home in the heart of downtown Lexington.
August 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An old stereograph of the profile of a man standing.
City
A rare piece of history returns home to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
June 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A little girl standing next to a blue penguin at 21c Lexington.
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10 museums in Lexington, KY
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 10 museums in Lexington have it all.
June 9, 2023
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Katie Molck
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The ultimate guide to sports teams in Lexington
From the Lexington Counter Clocks to the Lexington Sporting Club, we’re sharing all the details of Lexington KY’s sports teams.
May 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
The outside of the Lyric Theatre at night.
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13 historic street names in Lexington
Lexington, KY has nearly 200 years of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
May 9, 2023
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Aayat Ali
Memorial Coliseum — a tall stone building on UK's campus
Sports
Inside the $82 million Memorial Coliseum renovations
Learn about the changes coming to UK’s historic venue.
February 20, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An aerial view of Henry Clay's monument at the Lexington Cemetery
History
Historical spots to visit for Presidents’ Day
You don’t need to travel to the National Mall to take in some of the most historical sites in the US.
February 17, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A mural featuring Abraham Lincoln with bright colors surrounding him
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15 murals around Lexington, KY
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
January 18, 2023
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Sara Frazier
A person holding a photo of a 1968 basketball team in a basketball gym.
History
Dunbar Community Center receives state recognition
Bearcat Nation stand up.
January 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A painted wall with Julietta's face and logo on it
History
The lasting legacy of Julia Etta Lewis
We’re taking a look at the life + legacy of civil rights leader Julia Etta Lewis and how she is remembered locally today.
December 2, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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