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Telling Ashland’s Story Since 1858

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Collecting, preserving, and sharing the historical and cultural heritage of Ashland, Virginia

The Ashland Museum is located in the heart of downtown Ashland, Virginia…”The Center of the Universe,” as coined by Mayor Dick Gillis years ago.

Take a look at our online collections, visit our current exhibit, and climb into a real Red Caboose! Check back often for information on walking tours, cemetery tours, special events, history talks and camps for kids.

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Yep! There’s an APP for that!

Enjoy walking tours loaded with information, photos, audio, and video on the Ashland Museum’s Inside Out APP.

Become a Member

Memberships are our most important asset. Members are eligible for discounts on Museum tours & classes and will be invited to special events.

We need People!

Volunteers are the Museum’s heart & soul. We need volunteers for many of our initiatives, including staffing the exhibits and the Red Caboose.

Here ye! Here ye!