Lexington & History go together like Bread & Butter.
While wandering downtown, take advantage of both self-guided walking tours and guided tours. Check out our museums as well.
Notice the Special Pavers in the Downtown Sidewalks?
These are the famous and infamous, the Righteous and the Rascals of Rockbridge County:
Guide to the paver locations and a bio on each. This is where you’ll find the info on Patsy Cline!
Historical Resources and Self-guided Tours
The Historic Lexington Foundation is a great source for self-guided tours and historical documents that celebrate our rich and diverse history. This link includes the walking tours for:
Diamond and Green Hill African American Walking Tour
Lexington Churches Tour Map
Stonewall Jackson Cemetery Hunt
Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center for Walking Tour Map/Guide for downtown Lexington.
Guided Tours
Lexington Carriage Company Seasonal, call for details
Haunting Tales – Ghost Tours – Visitor Center (May to Oct 31, contact for details)
Museums
University (Lee) Chapel & Museum
Miller’s House Museum
Oak Grove Cemetery (Stonewall Jackson Grave)
Stonewall Jackson House
VMI Museum – Jackson Memorial Hall
Be sure to stop by the Visitor Center for Walking Tour Map/Guide for downtown Lexington.
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Tap for more information on historical sites and tours in the region.
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