Lexington Cemetery tour highlights the city's division during the Civil War

For the past 250 years, the Lexington Cemetery has held a special spot in Lexington's history. That history will be on display this weekend when the Mary Todd Lincoln House hosts "A House Divided" - a ...
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Five Reasons To Visit Lexington, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia has a few claims to fame. It’s the home of not one but two historic colleges, Virginia Military Institute and Washington and Lee University. It’s the gateway to the Southern ...
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Report states 32 potential graves of former slaves in Lexington cemetery

LEXINGTON — A report on a recent geological survey at the Lexington City Cemetery has concluded there may be 32 unmarked graves of slaves buried before the Civil War, and possibly more. Earlier this ...
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Hundreds expected to gather in Lexington to commemorate Lee-Jackson Day

LEXINGTON, Va. – Hundreds are set to gather in Lexington to commemorate Lee-Jackson Day. The 24th annual celebration recognizes Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson, ...
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Embrace History and the Outdoors in Lexington, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia, has all the hallmarks of a charming southern town: a walkable downtown filled with 18th century red brick buildings, horse-drawn carriages, antique shopping, quaint restaurants ...