ARTS & CULTURE
History buff? Railfan? Cyclist? Music or film aficionado? From museums and historic walking tours to live music, film, and theatre, you’ll find fun for all ages in Ashland.
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History buff? Railfan? Cyclist? Music or film aficionado? From museums and historic walking tours to live music, film, and theatre, you’ll find fun for all ages in Ashland.
Guided, seasonal ghost tours of Downtown Ashland, featuring researched history and ghost stories as related by business owners and residents of this historic town.
108 Robinson Street
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 752-1081
hauntedashland.com
Ashland Museum tells the story of our town through words, images, voices, and objects. Plus, tour the fully restored 1926 C&O red caboose for a trip back in time to the heyday of the railroad. Groups are welcome, call to make arrangements.
Ashland Museum
105 Hanover Avenue
(804) 368-7314
ashlandmuseum.org
Free outdoor concert series enlivens the trackside historic district Saturday evenings from April through October. Tune into upcoming concerts here.
Downtown Ashland
102 South Railroad Avenue,
Ashland, VA 23005
Catch first-run films, classic movies, and live entertainment at this beautifully restored art deco gem, featuring plush seating, concessions, and cocktails in the heart of downtown.
📍205 England Street, Ashland, VA 23005
📞 804-401-7007
🌐 ashlandtheatre.org
The Hanover Arts & Activities Center combines rich history with a modern appreciation for the arts and education. Originally built in 1859, the building served as a Baptist Church for over 100 years. In 1967, when the congregation moved, the Ashland community worked to preserve the building's historical importance and create a space for the whole community to gather. Today, the Center continues to honor its past while creating innovative activities and events to bring the community together.
500 S Center St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-2728
hanoverarts.org
The Society seeks to uncover and preserve the history of African Americans in Hanover County and to help enrich and promote stronger family and community unity through our historical findings. Our goal is to educate the public by increasing their awareness and appreciation of Hanover’s legacy.
114 N. Railroad Ave
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 496-6350
hanoverbhs.org
Ashland Museum offers walking tours of Downtown Ashland and the historic district free of charge. Contact the museum ahead of your visit to arrange a tour guide, or use your smartphone by downloading the free Ashland Virginia mobile application from iTunes or Google Play.
Ashland Museum
105 Hanover Avenue
(804) 368-7314
The Ashland Branch Library, part of the Pamunkey Regional Library system, is located in the heart of Downtown Ashland along the railroad tracks. The library contains digital and print collections, public computers, a children’s area with a model train set, programs for all ages, and free WiFi access.
201 S Railroad Ave
Ashland, VA 23005
804-798-4072
tinyurl.com/prlashland
Randolph-Macon College offers a Cultural Arts & Entertainment calendar full of events for everyone to enjoy. Experience exceptional music and theatre productions, thought-provoking lectures and internationally recognized artists and filmmakers. All events are open to the public and are free, except where noted.
For an immersive adventure in the heart of town, RED VEIN Escape offers year-round themed escape rooms for groups and families. Perfect for team-building, birthdays, or rainy day fun in Ashland, VA.
📍108 Robinson Street, Ashland, VA 23005
📞 804-752-1081
🌐 redveinescape.com
Railfans of all ages flock to Downtown Ashland to watch more than 60 freight and passenger trains per day pass through the center of our main street.
Check out our 7 Tips for Railfans to make your visit extra special!
The "Secretariat Racing Into History" monument, sculpted by acclaimed artist Jocelyn Russell, stands as a remarkable tribute to the legendary Triple Crown champion in Virginia.
At the corner of England Street and Railroad Avenue on Randolph-Macon College
Ashland’s tribute to trains includes a massive mural depicting a locomotive that traveled Ashland’s tracks 50 years ago.
108 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA
Located in the historic Ashland Train Station, the Ashland-Hanover Visitors Center provides information on destinations, food, lodging and more in Ashland and Hanover County. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.
112 N Railroad Ave
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 752-6766
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