Welcome to the Ashland Museum!
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
100th Anniversary of the World War I Armistice – Sunday, November 11, 3:00-5:30 pm. Drop by the Museum to see some soldiers’ memorabilia and a look at Ashland at the close of World War I. We will keep parts of this exhibit open through early January.
Holiday Guided Walking Tour – Sunday, December 2, 2:00 or 4:00 pm. Guided walking tour along Henry Clay Road and College Avenue with a reception.
2019 History Talk Series:
• Dr. Ed Ayers, “Ending the Civil War” – Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 7pm at The Center, 500 S. Center St., free.
• Dr. Lauranett Lee, “Enslaved Children – Past and Present” – Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 7pm at The Center, 500 S. Center St., free.
• Ashland Musical Variety Show Retrospective, Sue Watson, Lorie Foley and Tom Wulf, Sunday, March 10, 2019, at the Ashland Theatre, time and details to come.
Untold Stories – Growing Up in Ashland/Hanover, Black and White Experiences – Sunday, February 17, 4pm, at the Ashland Theatre, free.
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 [...]
2018 Holiday Walking & House Tour
The Ashland Museum will lead a tour along the historic Henry Clay Road and College Avenue on Sunday December 2. In the late 19th century, the greenhouses for Palmer Gordon’s florist business spread out across Henry Clay Road and James Street. He built his home at 123 Henry Clay Rd. [...]
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 [...]