Lexington History Center facts for kids
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| Established | October 2003 |
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| Dissolved | July 2012 |
| Location | 215 West Main Street Lexington, Kentucky, United States |
| Type | History museum |
The Lexington History Center was a special place in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It used to be home to several different history museums. This center was located in the old Fayette County Courthouse building. In 2012, the city closed the building to make big changes. Before the building closed, the Isaac Scott Hathaway Museum moved to a new spot. The old courthouse building is now a modern place with shops, offices, and spaces for events.
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What Was the Lexington History Center?
The Lexington History Center opened its doors in October 2003. It was meant to be a central spot for different museums. The city government and the state of Kentucky worked together to make this happen. The plan was to fix up the old Fayette County Courthouse to be the home for these museums.
Which Museums Were There?
The Lexington History Center was once home to a few interesting museums. Each one focused on a different part of history.
The Lexington History Museum
The Lexington History Museum showed many exhibits about Lexington's past. It also had programs for people of all ages. After the History Center closed, this museum found new ways to share its stories. It used empty spaces downtown to create smaller, temporary exhibits. The Lexington History Museum officially reopened on August 26, 2023. It is now located at 210 North Broadway, inside the historic Thomas Hunt Morgan House. This new location lets visitors explore Lexington's history once again.
The Lexington Public Safety Museum
The Lexington Public Safety Museum opened on November 20, 2004. This museum showed the history of Lexington's police, fire, and corrections departments. It also honored the brave people who gave their lives serving the community. The Public Safety Museum has not yet found a new permanent home.
The Kentucky Renaissance Pharmacy Museum
The Kentucky Renaissance Pharmacy Museum focused on the early history of pharmacies in the Bluegrass region. This museum has since reopened in Frankfort.
The Isaac Scott Hathaway Museum
The Isaac Scott Hathaway Museum focused on the history of African Americans in the local area. This museum moved to a new location on Georgetown Street before the History Center building closed.
See Also
External Links
- Lexington History Museum
- Lexington Public Safety Museum
- Kentucky Renaissance Pharmacy Museum
