Lexington is planning a party. The state’s second- largest town is prepping for its 250th birthday.
The Main Street side of the Fayette County old historic courthouse set the stage Tuesday afternoon.
“Welcome everyone…woo hoo… we’re here to announce a big party,” said Gorton.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. Her city will turn 250 in the year 2025. Special activities are planned throughout the year including what’s being called “Come Home Month” in June. The idea is for anyone who has lived in Lexington, has family in the bluegrass city, or wants to see it to come for a month-long cultural experience. 250 Lex Commission Co-Chair Eunice Beatty says fundraising is one priority.
“Looking at a big number cause this is a big deal. It’s a big event and whoever those lead sponsors are…they’re gonna get a lot of splash over the year,” said Beatty.
Beatty says no fundraising goal has been set yet, but when asked about six figures, she said, “Oh yeah….or more”
And Beatty said June was singled out for special activities in 2025 for more than one reason.
“We wanted to specify a specific time that we would throw a big event party and invite people in. But, the second thing was June was the founding month for Lexington so we wanted to do something special around that month too,” said Beatty.
Plans call for a branding competition. Residents will be encouraged to submit designs for consideration as the official 250 Lex brand. And Beatty said that design will be found on t-shirts, cups, and other materials.
During her remarks, Mayor Gorton said Lexington was founded one year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence by William McConnell and frontier explorers. They set up camp near a natural spring, now known as McConnell Springs.
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