Lexington history events

Northside Neighborhood Association Historic House & Garden Tour

The Northside Neighborhood Association's Historic House & Garden Tour.

Founder's Day

The annual celebration of the founding of Lexington. Patrons can enjoy historic reenactments, storytellers, musical entertainment, and tours of the park.

History to Chew On

History to Chew On - You are invited to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, June-October at 6 p.m...

History to Chew On

History to Chew On - You are invited to join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, June-October at 6 p.m...

Mrs. Lincoln's Lexington Downtown Walking Tour

Enjoy some fresh air and Lexington history on a downtown walking tour hosted by the Mary Todd Lincoln House. The tour includes locations relevant to Mrs. Lincoln's childhood and Lexington history...

Camp Nelson Civil War Days

Experience military & civilian life during the Civil War and a skirmish reenactment on one of the best-preserved Union Army Supply Depot and recruitment sites in the nation...

Revolutionary Kids Day

Experience life in Revolutionary America with an afternoon of fun children's activities, crafts, games, and period demonstrations by Revolutionary War-era costumed reenactors...

Jack Jouett Patriot Day: Heroes Who Serve

As we celebrate the 232nd Anniversary of Jack Jouett's Ride to Save American Independence, we remember the World War II and Korean War sacrifices of Woodford County resident Bill Harris, as describ...

Jack Jouett House History Book Club

Do you enjoy reading about history? You are invited to join fellow history-lovers in our History Book Club. We meet every other month. Members select books on any type of history...

Matthew Harris Jouett Day: Portrait of the Artist's Life and Family

Commemorate with us the legacy of this other famous Jouett House resident as we celebrate the completion of our Adopt-a-Portrait project...

Savoring the Past: Dedication of the Jouett House Herb Garden

Celebrate with us the completion of our colonial herb garden, which was planned, installed, and maintained by the Woodford Herbalist Club...

Bluegrass Heritage Museum - Civil War Symposium

Jerry Raison,curator for the Kentucky State Park system, will discuss the Civil War Fort at Boonesboro. Robert Bell will be appearing as Rev...

Road Life: Sites & Scenes Along Kentucky's First Highway

The road from Lexington to Maysville has a long and colorful history. Known first as the Limestone Trace, the road was a principal route for people who traveled and lived along the road...

Mansion Tours at Ward Hall

Fascinating tours of Kentucky's grandest Greek Revival mansion, Ward Hall, in Georgetown.

Bluegrass Heritage Museum Tuesday Trolley Tours

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED May 7-Explore historic buildings in downtown Winchester with historican, Harry Enoch--6:00pm-$10.00 May 14-Visit 200+year old home of Achilles Eubank, early Clark Co...