Lexington’s fame for barbecue is undisputed. Every October, up to 200,000 visitors come to Lexington for its famous Barbecue ...

More than a decade after it was displaced from the Old Fayette County Courthouse, the Lexington History Museum has found a new home in another historic Lexington landmark. The museum, which also goes ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A spot to absorb and appreciate Lexington’s history that opened in the 1990s has found a new home just outside downtown. A few weeks ago, the Lexington History Museum opened ...

Lex Talk History is a monthly podcast with WUKY's Alan Lytle & Lexington History Museum Executive Director Dr. Amanda Higgins. Episodes cover Lexington's past, present and future. December 11, 2025 • ...

May is all about celebrating diversity in Lexington, and that includes the cultures from across the world that now call the city home. As part of the year-long celebration of Lexington’s 250-year ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - After being displaced from the Old Fayette County Courthouse, spending time in storage and temporary spaces - those involved with LexHistory are excited to reopen the Lexington ...

Editor's Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by ...

A view from the front lawn of the Rankin House, a historic home now up for sale in Lexington located at 317 South Mill St. Photos shared with permission from the seller. Contributed One of Lexington’s ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A simple trip through Lexington will show off plenty of city history – 250 years of history to be exact. "What I love the most about Lexington history is that you can find ...

Located about 10 miles north of I-70, Lexington's population is roughly the same as it was in the 1860s. The town's biggest tourist attraction is the Battle of Lexington state historic site, but ...