Mary Todd's Lexington - Traveling Exhibit
Historical ExhibitDec 1 – Dec 31
Free to borrow — Exhibit viewing is during regular museum hours; regular admission is $15 adults, $6 youth 6-17, free ages 0-5. Exhibit may also be borrowed by organizations for free.
A four-panel traveling display charting Lexington's city life, economy, and culture during Mary Todd's early years there.
Description
This four-panel historical display frames the development of early 19th-century Lexington through the lens of Mary Todd's formative years. The content centers on the city's growth between 1818 and 1839, mapping the period's social and structural landscape. By combining text and archival imagery, the panels detail the evolution of local schools and churches, the foundations of the regional economy, and the specific character of arts and leisure that defined the city's cultural scene during her residence.