Join us Thursday, October 29, 5-7pm at the Town Pavilion as we unlock the 1976 Time Capsule. What did Ashlanders think was important enough to lock away for 50 years? Did a student put a term paper in the capsule and say the dog ate it? Will a fancy fringed vest surface and will the owner remember it?

The time capsule itself has a wonderful backstory, and Barclay DuPriest will share it as she shows off the contents of the capsule.

This is free and open to the public.

Barclay DuPriest will share the story of Peter Francisco, a Portuguese-born American blacksmith and soldier best known for his service during the Revolutionary War. At the age of 16, he joined the 10th Virginia Regiment in 1776 and fought with distinction. After the war, Francisco settled down near Richmond. He served as the Sergeant-at-Arms for the Virginia States Senate and is buried in Richmond's Shockoe Hill Cemetery. Free and open to the public. Reservations are not needed.

To coincide with the rescheduled 4th of July celebration at the Hanover Arts & Activities and the opening of schools, the Ashland Museum is presenting a free showing of the movie 1776 at the Ashland Theatre. Join us on Monday, August 17, at 6pm, to see this historical drama about the events leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With a blend of music and humor, the film features some of the original Broadway cast in a look at the process of building consensus among the 13 colonies in 1776. Doors open at 5:30pm and the movie starts at 6pm.

Judith McKinney, a winner of the Center Street Pitch Competition, received a grant to offer free art activities to youth this summer. She is collaborating with the Ashland Museum to have two sessions of Re-Immagine It! at the Museum.

Session II for 6th-8th graders will be Wednesday, July 15, 10am-12noon.

Creative thinkers - this is your chance to redesign the Ashland Train Station or design a creation all your own making. Options will be to design a three-panel board poster, a box diorama, or two-dimensional art with scrapbook paper and embellishments.

All materials are supplied for the session. However, a child may bring something they would like to include in their design.

Class size is limited to 10 youth at each session. Registration is required. Please contact the Museum at 804-368-7314 or ashlandmuseum@comcast.net to reserve a spot or for information.

Judith McKinney, a winner of the Center Street Pitch Competition, received a grant to offer free art activities to youth this summer. She is collaborating with the Ashland Museum to have two sessions of Re-Immagine It! at the Museum.

Session I for 2nd-5th graders will be Wednesday, July 15, 10am-12noon.

Creative thinkers - this is your chance to redesign the Ashland Train Station or design a creation all your own making. Options will be to design a three-panel board poster, a box diorama, or two-dimensional art with scrapbook paper and embellishments.

All materials are supplied for the session. However, a child may bring something they would like to include in their design.

Class size is limited to 10 youth at each session. Registration is required. Please contact the Museum at 804-368-7314 or ashlandmuseum@comcast.net to reserve a spot or for information.

Holiday House Tour

There are two House Tours on December 7, 2025:

Both tours are now at capacity. Thank you for your support of the Ashland Museum.

1008 S. Center St. and 1014 S. Center St. will be open for 90 minutes during either tour.

There will be a reception at 105 Early Street from 2:45-3:30 pm during First Tour and from 4:45-5:30 pm during Second Tour.

Plan your afternoon in any order you like.

Members are $10, and non-members are $25.

After you make your selection(s), go to the Shopping Cart at the top of your screen. You will have an opportunity to adjust quantities in the Shopping Cart.

Ashland Presbyterian Church Presents…

Built by Bonnets on Wednesday, November 12, 7 pm at the church, 401 Virginia St., Ashland. Through short vignettes, members of the church tell its story beginning in the 1870s and includes remembrances from Sarah Elmira Royster Shelton and Anne Herndon. The choir will also open the evening with a hymn.

Ashland Presbyterian Church is one of a few local congregations still worshiping in their original building.

This is free and open to the public. Reservations are not required.