Lexington: 250 Years

Beginning on the banks of Town Branch Creek, this three-hour documentary takes viewers on a sprawling historical journey that includes the Civil War, the Great Depression and world wars, the establishment of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, and Henry Clay, Mary Todd Lincoln and other notable figures in the city’s history. Narrated by Lexington native and actor Josh Hopkins.

Length 2:33:37 Premiere: 10/20/25

Come along on a historical journey of Lexington

Lexington: 250 Years chronicles the Kentucky city’s establishment and some of its most important moments and events.

Beginning on the banks of Town Branch Creek, this documentary takes viewers on a sprawling historical journey that includes the Civil War, the Great Depression and world wars, the establishment of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky, and Henry Clay, Mary Todd Lincoln and other notable figures in the city’s history. Narrated by Lexington native and actor Josh Hopkins.

^{This program is funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions.}

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