Welcome to the Ashland Museum!
Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street exhibition – Crossroads: Changes in Rural America will be in Hanover County August 28-October 3. Co-hosted by the Ashland Museum and the Hanover Museum of History and Culture, this exhibition will be at the Hanover Museum of History and Culture, 7496 County Complex Rd., Hanover, VA; details
Hanover County Flex Learning Day: Ashland Museum Scavenger Hunt – INSIDE the museum, Ashland Museum Scavenger Hunt – OUTSIDE the museum, Ashland Museum Scavenger Hunt – ONLINE
The Museum will be open Friday 12-2pm, Saturday 10am-2:00pm and Sunday 1-3pm. Vaccinated individuals do not need to wear a mask.
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
Exhibition – Crossroads: Change in Rural America
Crossroads: Change in Rural America Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street exhibition – co-hosted with Hanover Museum of History & Culture August 28-October 3, 2021 – Tuesday through Friday: 12-4 pm; Saturday: 10 am-2 pm; Sunday: 1-4 pm; and by appointment. Free. Exhibition will be in the new Hanover Museum of History & [...]
Woodland Cemetery Tour – Fall 2021
Thanks for your interest. We will have our walking of Woodland Cemetery on Sept. 30, and Oct. 7, 2021 Join us for our fall walking tour of Ashland's historic Woodland Cemetery. Woodland Cemetery was founded in 1862 as a burial site for soldiers. Thursday, September 30, 5:30pm or Thursday, October 7, [...]
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.