Ludlow Celebrates 150 Years!

This year marks the City of Ludlow's Sesquicentennial and to celebrate, the City has planned a year full of events to honor Ludlow's heritage and lasting legacy. The 150th celebration will begin February 20, 2014, at a kickoff event hosted by the City of Ludlow and the historic Ludlow Theatre; included will be an exhibit on Ludlow's history, including many interesting views, photographs and actual items from Ludlow, including pages from Ludlow's old Council Record Books in the 19^th and early 20^th centuries.

The exhibits will be organized chronologically by periods, including: the Early Development of the City (1800-1864); the Founding of Ludlow and the Arrival of the Railway (1864-1890); Turn-of-the-Century Ludlow and the Lagoon Amusement Park (1890s-1920); Early 20^th Century Ludlow to the Centennial Celebration (1920s-1964); and Modern Ludlow (1964-present). Join us for an evening of music, refreshments, and reminiscing as we begin our sesquicentennial celebration. The event is open to the public and will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Historic Ludlow Theatre, 322 Elm Street, Ludlow, KY.