About
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.
TV Schedules
Upcoming
1775-1878 - S1 E1
A group of settlers meets on the banks of Town Branch Creek and discusses the settlement that would become Lexington; Transylvania University is established; Henry Clay is elected to the U.S. House of Representatives; several Lexingtonians have strong connections to the Civil War. Funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. A 2025 KET production.
- Thursday June 25, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday June 25, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2
- Saturday June 27, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
- Saturday June 27, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
1878-1976 - S1 E2
A new courthouse stands at the heart of a growing community; the tobacco industry skyrockets; Keeneland is established; two world wars and the Great Depression affect the city. Funded in part by the KET Endowment for Kentucky Productions. A 2025 KET production.
- Thursday July 2, 2026 9:00 pm ET on KET2
- Thursday July 2, 2026 8:00 pm CT on KET2
- Saturday July 4, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
- Saturday July 4, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2
- Saturday July 4, 2026 4:30 am ET on KET2
- Saturday July 4, 2026 3:30 am CT on KET2
Recent
Lexington: 250 Years
- Thursday June 4, 2026 1:00 am ET on KET
- Thursday June 4, 2026 12:00 am CT on KET
- Tuesday June 2, 2026 8:00 pm ET on KET
- Tuesday June 2, 2026 7:00 pm CT on KET
