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Lexington: 250 Years

Lexington: 250 Years

This documentary chronicles Lexington's establishment and some of its most important events. Beginning on the banks of Town Branch Creek, this three-hour documentary takes viewers on a journey that includes the Civil War, the Great Depression, world wars, the founding of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, and Henry Clay, Mary Todd Lincoln and other notable figures.

Lexington: 250 Years is a local public television program presented by KET

Lexington: 250 Years

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This three-hour documentary takes viewers on a sprawling historical journey of Lexington. (2h 33m 37s)

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