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Mary Todd’s Lexington Traveling Exhibit

Gallery
Tates Creek Branch - Rotunda Gallery
Exhibit Dates
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Discover early 19th-century Lexington in this four-panel traveling exhibit created by the Mary Todd Lincoln House. Images and text illustrate city life, the economy, schools and churches, and arts and leisure during the years Mary Todd lived in Lexington (1818-1839). Text is written for ages 12-up. Free.

Gallery Exhibit

The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers - Keeneland

Gallery
Tates Creek Branch - Rotunda Gallery
Exhibit Dates
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The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers traveling exhibit developed and shared by Keeneland Library, highlights the lives and careers of 100 African American horsemen and -women from the mid-1800s to the present. One-of-a-kind photographs from Keeneland Library collections capture moments across their varied careers, while biographical vignettes honor their lasting legacies.

From racetrack superstars to behind-the-scenes caretakers, The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers showcases select stories of the countless African Americans who forged their way in Lexington and beyond from the era of slavery to the present, making the racing industry what it is today. 

The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers
Oscar Dishman Jr. (R) Robert Turner (L) with Dust Wind, circa 1965
Oscar Dishman Jr. (R) Robert Turner (L) with Dust Wind, circa 1965
Board Member

Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith
Advisory Board

Lisa Smith is the Public Affairs Manager for Columbia Gas of Kentucky where she has held a variety of roles since joining the company in 1996. Lisa earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and advertising from the University of Kentucky. A proud Lexington native, she has dedicated her time to volunteering and has served on the Boards of numerous organizations throughout her career. 

Board Member

Jason Hall

Jason Hall, Advisory Board Member
Advisory Board

Jason Hall is the Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky, the public policy voice of Kentucky’s four Catholic bishops. Prior to his time with the Conference, Jason served as Deputy General Counsel to the Kentucky State Senate Majority Leadership.

Board Member

Laura Hatfield

Laura Hatfield, Advisory Board
Advisory Board

Laura Hatfield, Superintendent of Community Engagement for Lexington Parks & Recreation, manages Lexington Parks five community centers, Volunteer Program, Partnership Program and marketing team.  In this position for five years and previously serving as Director of ONE Lexington and the Executive Director for Partners for Youth, Laura has been with the Lexington Fayette County Government for over 15 years.

Board Member

Paula Sevigny

Paula Sevigny, Advisory Board
Advisory Board

I am a retired electrical engineer after 32 years working at IBM / Lexmark in various areas of the business and as a manager of employees in Lexington and the Philippines. I received my electrical engineering Bachelor of Science from the University of Kentucky. After retirement, I utilized my first Bachelor of Science in mathematics from George Peabody College in Nashville as a teacher of mathematics and volunteered at Carnegie Literacy Center and Homework Help with the Lexington Public Library. I have also volunteered in many capacities at St. Raphael Episcopal Church.