Sail across historic Lake Murray and return to 1772. Examine the tools and trappings of early German settlers at the Lexington County Museum. Learn about the Queen Anne style of architecture and browse through the George Griffith Gallery while "Griff" talks about the people and places he paints. Hike to the waterfall at Peachtree Rock Preserve, 300 unique acres protected by the Nature Conservancy.
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Lexington, originally called “Saxe Gotha” by German settlers, the town was later renamed “Lexington” in 1785, in honor of the first battle of the American Revolution. One of Lexington’s most prominent...
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At the other end of Main Street is a gallery featuring works from local artist George Griffith. Griffith joins to talk about his inspirations for becoming a painter, and how he creates these works of...
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Joanna Angle discusses the history and architectural styles of the Corley House, a Victorian era house constructed in 1895, by Charles Edward Corley, for his family. Today, the house serves as the...
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The Peachtree Rock Preserve is a 300 acre track, which features diverse ecosystems. The park is named for a balanced rock, which resembles a pruned peach tree. This park contains rare plants...
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Lexington County is home to the Lake Murray Dam, a 50,000 acre impound. When it was completed in 1930, it was the largest earthen dam in the world. The lake features numerous recreational...