"This is a perceptively written, generously illustrated chronicle of the founding and development of a unique and vibrant community that has served as the cultu

See how military conflicts influence history in unexpected and surprising ways.

Originally known as Saxe Gotha Township when it was created by the Colonial government in 1735, Lexington has a unique and rich history. The county began simply

A history of the city located in the heart of central Kentucky Bluegrass country traces Lexington's long, proud past which reaches far back before the “Horse

A quiet colonial town forever changed by the shot heard round the world on April 19, 1775, Lexington evolved from its famous roots and adapted to the ever-chang