Welcome to the Ashland Museum!
Kid’s History Camp is July 29-August 3 at The Center. For rising 2nd – 6th graders. Details and registration.
Evening guided walking tour of Ashland. 7 pm, Tuesday, July 16 or Wednesday, July 24. Details and registration.
The Ashland Museum tells the story of Ashland, Virginia through words, images, voices, and objects.
Introducing
Now you can explore Ashland and its rich history right from your mobile device! Currently we offer 5 walking tours complete with historical photographs, audio, and historic and architectural info for some of Ashland’s residential and commercial treasures. Explore our Historic Downtown, the grand homes of South Center Street, the Race Course Addition neighborhood, the homes around Randolph-Macon College, and the unique neighborhood known as Berkleytown.
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by a grant from CultureWorks championed by Altria,
a grant from CSX, and by donations
to the Ashland Museum Development Fund.
Upcoming Events
Kid’s History Camp, July 29-Aug 2, 9 am- 12 noon, at The Center, 500 S. Center St.
From Antebellum Resort to Civil War Town: 1836 – 1865
Bringing in a New Century: 1900 – 1940
News & Notes
Evening Guided Walking Tours of Ashland
Join the Ashland Museum for an evening guided walking of Town. We will meet at the Museum at 7pm. From there we will circle through downtown and then into the adjoining residential area. We're offering this Tuesday, July 16 and Wednesday, July 24. Join us for either evening or both. The tours [...]
Record your family story. Questions to ask a family member to get the story started.
Here are some questions you can ask family members about what their life was like when they were kids. 1. What is your name and what are the names of your parents and brothers and sisters? How did your parents choose your name? Does it have a special meaning? Did [...]
Camp Ashland 2019 – July 29-Aug 2
Ashland Museum and Hanover Arts and Activities Center present Camp Ashland 2019, a history camp for all rising 2nd – 6th grader history buffs. Curious kid campers will explore how people lived in the 19th and early 20th Century in Ashland. What did children wear and what foods did they enjoy in [...]
New Ashland Museum Sign
The Board poses with the Ashland Museum's new sign, now mounted at the front corner of the building. Look for it next time you are passing by 105 Hanover Ave. or visiting the Ashland Museum.