Arts and Culture in Lexington, KY

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One of the oldest children's museums in the United States, there are few high-tech bells and whistles at the Explorium....

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Mary Todd was not born at this house but moved here with her family in 1832 when she was 14 years old. Fo...

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The Hunt-Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, was built by John Wesley Hunt in 1814. Hunt was kn...

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Visiting Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate is like taking a step back in time. Allow at least an hour, but o...

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For a detailed look at the history and foundation of present-day Lexington, visit the Lexington History Museum on W...

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The Gratz Park Historic District is one of the most beautiful areas in downtown Lexington, comprised of a...

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McConnell Springs is a significant site in Lexington history successfully preserved by local citizens. It...

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The First African Baptist Church was founded c.1790 to serve the religious needs of African Americans in ...

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Waveland is considered one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in Kentucky. The home sit...

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Lexington Public Library First library west of the Alleghenies was est. in Lex. in 1795 as a subscription library. Th...

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This cemetery was begun in 1865 with over 2,200 Civil War soldiers buried at the site. Internments are sti...

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Now home to the Lexington Art League and its exhibitions, this impressive Gothic Revival home was built in the earl...

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Daniel Boone (1734-1820), known for his role in the exploring and settling of the Kentucky frontier decided that the se...

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Transylvania University Library, based in Lexington, Ky., operates under the Transylvania University. The library serves...

Explorium Of Lexington