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November 29, 2011 -- LEXINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM TO HONOR 'LEXINGTON'S GREATEST GENERATION,' 6-8 P.M., WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7
The Lexington History Museum will open a new exhibit to interpret the events that affected the community and its citizens 70 years ago when the United States entered World War II, on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, with a reception from 6-8 p.m. that is free and open to the public.
     Titled "A Salute to Lexington's Greatest Generation," the exhibit opening reception will feature period swing dancing, the kick-off of a "scrap drive" in the Fayette County Schools, and "ration-style" refreshments. An autographed copy of Unbroken, by Laura Hillenbrand, author of Seabiscuit, will be raffled.
     At 7 p.m., a presentation will be made in the Distillery District Original 1900 Courtroom on the war experiences of Lt. Gen. Field Harris, USMC, and Lt. Col. William Frederick Harris, USMC, by their granddaughter and daughter Katherine Meares, as well as those of Ens. William Clay Hedrick, USN, by his niece Tammi Johnson.
     The exhibit, which runs through August 2015, presents the events of the day, both on the battlefront as well as the home front, as they occurred seven decades ago. Individual men and women from Lexington, such as Lt. Foster Ockerman, USN; Lt. Virginia Leigh Overstreet, WAC; and Civil Defense air raid warden Spence S. Carrick, will be featured to bring the historical events of the war alive through the individuals who experienced those events first hand. Each day's exhibit will feature a copy of the newspaper headlines of that day 70 years ago.
     Located at 215 W. Main St., The Lexington History Museum is open seven days a week, Noon-4 p.m. (open early Saturdays at 10 a.m.). Admission is $5 ages 12 and up, $3 6-11, free under 6. All major credit cards are accepted. For more information call 859-254-0530.
     The Lexington History Museum engages all people in the discovery and interpretation of the history of Lexington, Ky., and the Bluegrass Region.

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August 22, 2011 -- LEXINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM OPENS NEW EXHIBIT ON 'THE FREEMASONS IN THE BLUEGRASS,' SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
The Lexington History Museum will open its newest exhibit on Saturday, August 27, 2011, titled "The Freemasons: In the Bluegrass & Beyond."
     Freemasonry has been an integral part of the nation's and Kentucky's history going back to the very foundation of the Republic. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and 13 of the 39 signers of the U.s. Constitution were Masons.
     The first Masonic Lodge west of the Allegany Mountains was established in Lexington in 1788 -- four years before Kentucky became a state. The Grand Lodge of Kentucky was established in Lexington in 1800.
     The exhibit examines the roots of Freemasonry, its symbols and rituals. Among Kentucky Masons are counted Henry Clay, John C.. Breckinridge, Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan, Col. Harlan Sanders, and Coach Adolph Rupp.
     Located at 215 W. Main St., The Lexington History Museum is open seven days a week, Noon-4 p.m. (open early Saturdays at 10 a.m.). Admission is $5 ages 12 and up, $3 6-11, free under 6. All major credit cards are accepted. For more information call 859-254-0530.
     The Lexington History Museum engages all people in the discovery and interpretation of the history of Lexington, Ky., and the Bluegrass Region.

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January 4, 2011 -- LEXINGTON HISTORY MUSEUM SETS ANNUAL ATTENDANCE RECORD
The Lexington History Museum set an annual attendance record for the second year in a row. During 2010, 10,299 persons visited the Museum or participated in its programming. That number exceeded the previous record of 10,202 set in 2009.

"We were concerned about attendance because we started charging an admission fee in October," observed Jamie Millard, president and CEO. "But even December, typically a low month because of the Holidays, set an all-time record for that month."

To increase its financial support, the Museum now charges $5 per person for ages 12 and up and $3 for ages 6-11. Children under six are free. The Museum accepts all major credit cards.
Located at 215 W. Main St., The Lexington History Museum is open Friday-Monday, Noon-4 p.m. (open early Saturdays at 10 a.m.). For more information call 859-254-0530 or click www.LexingtonHistoryMuseum.org.

The Lexington History Museum engages all people in the discovery and interpretation of the history of Lexington, Ky., and the Bluegrass Region.

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