• 2025 Barrel Tasting for the Springs

      This year our 28th wine barrel tasting event celebrates Lexington’s 250th year! At wineries that produce their wine on site, you will be able to have a tasting of their latest from the barrel. At wineries that produce off … Read More

    $25
  • Founder’s Day 2025

    McConnell Springs

    Celebrate Lexington’s official “birthday” at the annual Founders’ Day celebration and experience frontier life of 1775 for yourself. Concessions are available on-site with proceeds benefiting McConnell Springs programs. Activities for the day include: Traditional live music and dance; Guided tours of … Read More

  • History To Chew On Series

    McConnell Springs

    Telling the Whole Story: Black History at Ashland Speaker: Eric Brooks This presentation will provide some perspective of the people of color, enslaved and employed, who lived and worked at Ashland from 1808-1948. This is a story of resistance and … Read More

    Free
  • History To Chew On Series – July 8

    The Journey of the Osage Speaker: Lou Anna Red Corn The presentation will be about the movement of the Osage people from the Ohio Valley to Indian Territory - present day Oklahoma.

  • History To Chew On Series – August 12

    McConnell Springs

    Governor Shelby House and Family Speaker: Wesley Francis The Shelby family is closely tied to Kentucky's history, with Isaac Shelby, a key figure in the American Revolutionary War, earning the title “The Hero of Kings Mountain” for his leadership. This … Read More

    Free