First Lady of Lexington
Mary Todd Lincoln flouted convention as a politically active woman in the 19th century
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Happy Birthday, America
Kentucky will mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s birth with statewide commemorations and local events Read more
Gunfighting Governor
William Goebel was elected governor of Kentucky despite having killed a man Read more
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Mindless Mayhem
The notorious Harpe Brothers embarked on a bloody odyssey primarily in frontier Kentucky Read more
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Moments in History
A photographic exhibit displays scenes from the lives of everyday Kentuckians over more than 80 years Read more
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Towards Freedom
A new Lexington monument honors Lewis and Harriet Hayden, who escaped slavery and returned to the U.S. to serve as conductors on the Underground Railroad Read more
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A National Celebrity
Considered a son by Gen. George Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette is feted on the 200th anniversary of his farewell tour of America Read more
Semiquincentennial Celebrations
Stanford, Fort Boonesborough and Lexington observe their 250th anniversaries Read more