{"id":6968,"date":"2025-03-20T14:35:17","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/20\/lexington-county-museum-hosts-annual-fundraiser-on-march-22\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T14:35:17","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T14:35:17","slug":"lexington-county-museum-hosts-annual-fundraiser-on-march-22","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpstrianglenews.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/20\/lexington-county-museum-hosts-annual-fundraiser-on-march-22\/","title":{"rendered":"Lexington County Museum Hosts Annual Fundraiser on March 22"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"277\">The Friends of the Lexington County Museum will host their highly anticipated annual fundraiser on Friday, March 22, from 6&ndash;9 PM at the museum, located at 231 Fox Street in downtown Lexington.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"580\">This year&rsquo;s event will honor the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, famously known as the &#8220;shot heard round the world.&#8221; This historic battle, which marked the start of the American Revolution, is also the namesake of Lexington County and the Town of Lexington.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"617\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; <strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"615\">Get Your Tickets Now!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"797\">\n<li data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"640\"><strong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"638\">$60 in advance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"664\"><strong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"662\">$65 at the door<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"797\">Purchase online at <strong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"777\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lexingtoncountymuseum.org\/get-involved\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"775\">lexingtoncountymuseum.org\/get-involved<\/a><\/strong> or at the museum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"827\">&#x2b50; <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"825\">Event Highlights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"988\">&#x2705; <strong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"857\">All-you-can-eat &amp; drink<\/strong><br data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"860\" \/>&#x2705; <strong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"880\">Silent auction<\/strong> featuring exclusive items<br data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"909\" \/>&#x2705; <strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"940\">Sponsorship opportunities<\/strong> (tax-deductible, ranging from $150 to $2,500)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1163\">Proceeds from the event will help upgrade museum security and enhance exhibits, ensuring that Lexington County&rsquo;s rich history is preserved for generations to come.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1291\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">&#x1f4de; <strong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1192\">For more information<\/strong>, call <strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1215\">803-359-8369<\/strong> or visit <strong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1290\"><a href=\"http:\/\/lexingtoncountymuseum.org\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1288\">lexingtoncountymuseum.org<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Friends of the Lexington County Museum will host their highly anticipated annual fundraiser on Friday, March 22, from 6&ndash;9 PM at the museum, located at 231 Fox Street in downtown Lexington. 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