Welcome to the Ashland Museum!
The Museum will be open weekends on Saturdays 10:30am-2:00pm and Sundays 1:00-3:00pm. Children over 10 and Adults are required to wear a mask.
Spring Walk-about – Saturday, April 17, 10 am and 4 pm; Guided walking tour of historical Town Lot #31. Reservations are required. Members are free, non-members are $10.
HistoryTalk – Thursday, April 22, 7pm by zoom Frank Hargrove, Hanover County, Clerk of the Circuit Court, will present a program on Hanover County’s historic documents beginning from 1732. Email ashlandmuseum@comcast.net to make a reservation.
Please download our free app, AshlandVirginia, and take it along when you’re out for walk.
Volunteers: Click here to link directly to Volunteer Calendar. Thank you for your time.
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.
News & Notes
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 [...]
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.
Ashland Museum Inside Out funded in part by CultureWorks Championed by Altria
The Ashland Museum has launched a new initiative to bring the assets of the Museum into the Ashland community. Initial projects will include outdoor history exhibits, historic markers and walking tours guided by mobile apps. In August, 2015, Ashland Museum President, Rosanne Shalf made a presentation on the initiative to [...]
Grant for New Outdoor Exhibits
Aug. 6, 2015. Scott Garka, CultureWorks President, awards a check for $5,350 to Rosanne Shalf, Ashland Museum President, for the Museum’s newest exhibit. The award from CultureWorks, Championed by Altria will be combined with a CSX grant and other donations to create outdoor exhibits within and adjacent to Ashland’s Historic District making [...]