About 250Lex
Mayor Linda Gorton
Hello, everyone!
It’s time to celebrate Lexington’s 250th anniversary!
250Lex has planned a year’s worth of unforgettable events that will make for a memorable celebration for everyone who loves this city. Each month of 2025 will focus on a different aspect of our city.
Here in Lexington, we are known for many things … being the “Horse Capital of the World” … great bourbon … award-winning horses … worldclass countryside … outstanding sports … and so much more. Our historic city was founded in 1775, a year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We have a lot to celebrate!
All throughout 2025, we will acknowledge our past, celebrate our present, and look boldly into the future of our great city. I encourage everyone to get involved … spread the word … and help us make 2025 a memorable year for all!
Cheers to 250 years!
Sincerely,
Linda Gorton,
Mayor
It’s time to celebrate Lexington’s 250th anniversary!
250Lex has planned a year’s worth of unforgettable events that will make for a memorable celebration for everyone who loves this city. Each month of 2025 will focus on a different aspect of our city.
Here in Lexington, we are known for many things … being the “Horse Capital of the World” … great bourbon … award-winning horses … worldclass countryside … outstanding sports … and so much more. Our historic city was founded in 1775, a year before the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We have a lot to celebrate!
All throughout 2025, we will acknowledge our past, celebrate our present, and look boldly into the future of our great city. I encourage everyone to get involved … spread the word … and help us make 2025 a memorable year for all!
Cheers to 250 years!
Sincerely,
Linda Gorton,
Mayor
Our Commissioners
Eunice A. Beatty, Ph.D. – Co-chair
Kip Cornett – Co-chair
Lisa Adkins – Blue Grass Community Foundation
Monica Calleja – Casa de la Cultura de Kentucky
Markus Cross – Realtor
Ray Daniels – Equity Solutions Group
Annissa Franklin – Urban League
Toa Green – Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream
Preeti Gupta – Community Volunteer
Amanda Hale – The Lexington School
Tom Harris – University of Kentucky
Christy Hiler – Cornett
Whit Hiler – Cornett
Amanda Higgins – Lexington History Museum
Lisa Higgins-Hord – University of Kentucky
Jacob Keeton – Commission Staff Support, Office of the Mayor
Heather Lyons – Office of the Mayor
Christa Marrillia – Keeneland Association
Everett McCorvey – University of Kentucky Opera
Megan Moloney – Transylvania University
Mary Quinn Ramer – VisitLEX
Brian Sipe – Central Bank Center
Vice Mayor Dan Wu – City of Lexington
Nathan Zamarron – LexArts
Kip Cornett – Co-chair
Lisa Adkins – Blue Grass Community Foundation
Monica Calleja – Casa de la Cultura de Kentucky
Markus Cross – Realtor
Ray Daniels – Equity Solutions Group
Annissa Franklin – Urban League
Toa Green – Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream
Preeti Gupta – Community Volunteer
Amanda Hale – The Lexington School
Tom Harris – University of Kentucky
Christy Hiler – Cornett
Whit Hiler – Cornett
Amanda Higgins – Lexington History Museum
Lisa Higgins-Hord – University of Kentucky
Jacob Keeton – Commission Staff Support, Office of the Mayor
Heather Lyons – Office of the Mayor
Christa Marrillia – Keeneland Association
Everett McCorvey – University of Kentucky Opera
Megan Moloney – Transylvania University
Mary Quinn Ramer – VisitLEX
Brian Sipe – Central Bank Center
Vice Mayor Dan Wu – City of Lexington
Nathan Zamarron – LexArts
Watch Now. JOIN THE PARTY.
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