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LAST CALL! Don't miss Keeneland Library’s traveling exhibit “The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers.” This exhibit ends next weekend on May 4. We're open Thursdays and Fridays, 12:00-4:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. #LexHistory

LAST CALL! Don't miss Keeneland Library’s traveling exhibit “The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers.” This exhibit ends next weekend on May 4. We're open Thursdays and Fridays, 12:00-4:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 
#LexHistory
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SAVE THE DATE: KY Gives Day is May 7th — a historic day for everyone in Kentucky to GIVE BIG! You can be part of the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofit (which we know is us!). #KYGives24 #LexHistory

SAVE THE DATE: KY Gives Day is May 7th — a historic day for everyone in Kentucky to GIVE BIG! You can be part of the celebration by giving to your favorite nonprofit (which we know is us!).   #KYGives24 #LexHistory
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Our latest “Lex Talk History” podcast is now available—just in time to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Get HAAPI! wuky.org/podcast/lextal…

Our latest “Lex Talk History” podcast is now available—just in time to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Get HAAPI!
wuky.org/podcast/lextal…
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ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY: KY Gives Day is May 7th — a historic day for everyone to GIVE BIG! We are working diligently to create in-depth and engaging exhibits and continuing to collect, preserve, and tell the stories of Lexington's history. Get ready to give! #KYGives24 #LexHistory

ONLY 2 DAYS AWAY:
KY Gives Day is May 7th — a historic day for everyone to GIVE BIG!  We are working diligently to create in-depth and engaging exhibits and continuing to collect, preserve, and tell the stories of Lexington's history.
Get ready to give! #KYGives24 #LexHistory
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Tomorrow will be a historic day for everyone in Kentucky to GIVE BIG! You can learn more about KY Gives Day and support our campaign at kygives.org/organizations/…. #LexHistory #KYGives24

Tomorrow will be a historic day for everyone in Kentucky to GIVE BIG! You can learn more about KY Gives Day and support our campaign at kygives.org/organizations/….
#LexHistory #KYGives24
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KY Gives Day is TODAY, and we are asking you to join us in our efforts to make this the most awesome day of giving Kentucky has ever seen! Support our campaign at kygives.org/organizations/…. #LexHistory #KYGives24

KY Gives Day is TODAY, and we are asking you to join us in our efforts to make this the most awesome day of giving Kentucky has ever seen! Support our campaign at kygives.org/organizations/….
#LexHistory #KYGives24
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Join us Friday from 5:00-8:00 for Gallery Hop! Our featured artist is Mary Ellen Harden. Her hand-illustrated art, labeled “Mellen" was featured in the World Equestrian Games, LexArt’s Whisky Wall of Wonder and in partnership with many local boutiques #LexHistory #LexArtsHOP

Join us Friday from 5:00-8:00 for Gallery Hop! Our featured artist is Mary Ellen Harden. Her hand-illustrated art, labeled “Mellen" was featured in the World Equestrian Games, LexArt’s Whisky Wall of Wonder and in partnership with many local boutiques
#LexHistory #LexArtsHOP
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July is National Parks and Recreation month! Listen in to learn about Lexington’s park system, including Douglass Park dedicated in 1916—the region’s first public park open to African Americans—and the way the parks developed. Visit: WUKY.org/podcast/lextal…

July is National Parks and Recreation month! Listen in to learn about Lexington’s park system, including Douglass Park dedicated in 1916—the region’s first public park open to African Americans—and the way the parks developed. Visit: WUKY.org/podcast/lextal…
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Join us for GALLERY HOP this Friday, July 19, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Students from Community Inspired Lexington’s Digital Photography Club will be sharing their oral history project, “Growing up in Lexington,” and photographs taken and curated by participating students. #LexHistory

Join us for GALLERY HOP this Friday, July 19, from 5:00-8:00 pm. Students from Community Inspired Lexington’s Digital Photography Club will be sharing their oral history project, “Growing up in Lexington,” and photographs taken and curated by participating students. #LexHistory
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GALLERY HOP IS TONIGHT—Friday, July 19! MUSEUM IS CLOSED TOMORROW—Saturday, July 20. Stop by this evening from 5-8 pm for Gallery Hop! Students from Community Inspired Lexington’s Digital Photography Club will be sharing their oral history project, “Growing up in Lexington.”

GALLERY HOP IS TONIGHT—Friday, July 19!
MUSEUM IS CLOSED TOMORROW—Saturday, July 20.
Stop by this evening from 5-8 pm for Gallery Hop! Students from Community Inspired Lexington’s Digital Photography Club will be sharing their oral history project, “Growing up in Lexington.”
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One of the most successful electric typewriters, the IBM Selectric, was released on this day in 1961.🔠 Visit us soon and see our collection of IBM typewriters—including a working Selectric III—we're open Thursdays & Fridays Noon-4:00 pm | Saturdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm #LexHistory

One of the most successful electric typewriters, the IBM Selectric, was released on this day in 1961.🔠
Visit us soon and see our collection of IBM typewriters—including a working Selectric III—we're open Thursdays & Fridays Noon-4:00 pm | Saturdays 10:00 am-4:00 pm
#LexHistory
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SPECIAL EVENT TODAY! Join us for LexTalks at 2 pm. Doors open at 1 pm for viewing the Museum. Learn more and register at lexhistory.org. #LexHistory

SPECIAL EVENT TODAY!
Join us for LexTalks at 2 pm.  Doors open at 1 pm for viewing the Museum. Learn more and register at lexhistory.org.
#LexHistory
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Boost the impact of your GoodGiving donation today. Donate to the Museum between 1:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. today and up to $250 of your generous donation qualifies for a 50 percent match from the Angel Levas Foundation at BCFG. Give today at: bggives.org/organizations/…

Boost the impact of your GoodGiving donation today. Donate to the Museum between 1:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. today and up to $250 of your generous donation qualifies for a 50 percent match from the Angel Levas Foundation at BCFG.

Give today at: 
bggives.org/organizations/…
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It’s the last day of the GoodGiving Challenge! Help us meet our goal to expand the exhibit space at the Thomas Hunt Morgan House and tell even more of Lexington’s history! Donate: bggives.org/organizations/…

It’s the last day of the GoodGiving Challenge! Help us meet our goal to expand the exhibit space at the Thomas Hunt Morgan House and tell even more of Lexington’s history! 
Donate: bggives.org/organizations/…
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It’s not too late to donate! The GoodGiving Challenge runs until midnight tonight! Help us meet our goal to expand the exhibit space at the Thomas Hunt Morgan House and tell even more of Lexington’s history! DONATE NOW: bggives.org/organizations/…

It’s not too late to donate! The GoodGiving Challenge runs until midnight tonight! Help us meet our goal to expand the exhibit space at the Thomas Hunt Morgan House and tell even more of Lexington’s history! DONATE NOW: bggives.org/organizations/…
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The Bluegrass Historian, Winter Edition, is now available as a digital download. Access it at lexhistory.org/winter-news. Please consider making a year-end gift by December 31, 2024. DONATE HERE: secure.qgiv.com/for/lexingtonh…

The Bluegrass Historian, Winter Edition, is now available as a digital download. Access it at lexhistory.org/winter-news.

Please consider making a year-end gift by December 31, 2024. DONATE HERE:
secure.qgiv.com/for/lexingtonh…
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HOLIDAY HOURS: Ready to get your family and friends out of your house? Visit the Museum! We’re open 12:00-4:00 today (12/26) and tomorrow (12/27), and 10:00-4:00 on Saturday (12/28). Don't miss the last weeks of our special exhibit "Among Women" now through Feb. 15. #LexHistory

HOLIDAY HOURS: Ready to get your family and friends out of your house? Visit the Museum! We’re open 12:00-4:00 today (12/26) and tomorrow (12/27), and 10:00-4:00 on Saturday (12/28).  Don't miss the last weeks of our special exhibit "Among Women" now through Feb. 15. #LexHistory