Explore Ashland Patch designed by Girl Scouts of Virginia
Registered Girl Scouts are invited to Explore Ashland and earn a patch at the Songs from the Center of the Universe Concert! Bring the whole family and remember to wear your sash or vest so everyone will know you’re a Girl Scout!
Schedule of Activities (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Ashland Feed Store (8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m)
120 Thompson St.
Meet the animals and plants that make Ashland agriculture the Center of the Universe!
No charge to attend
Ashland Museum
105 Hanover St.
Explore exhibits on Ashland’s history, the railroad, town memorabilia, and even some Girl Scout history. Make a bandana bracelet!
No charge
Homemades by Suzanne (10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
102 N Railroad Ave.
Free limeade and chocolate mini brownie with lunch purchase.
(Lunch purchase required)
Historic Hanover Arts & Activities Center
500 Center St.
Stop by the Girl Scout table to pick up your free Explore Ashland patch and learn more about upcoming Girl Scout programs.
No charge
Take Away LLC (9:00 - 3:00 p.m.)
107 A Hanover Ave
Take Away challenges Girl Scouts to a Scavenger Hunt! Find the destinations they declare, answer Ashland questions, and anyone who successfully fills out the card will be put in a drawing to win marvelous merch from Take Away!
Free to play
The RMC Family Weekend Scavenger Hunt: Discovering the Town of Ashland (Sept, 26 - 28th)
It's RMC Family Weekend! Join the Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Ashland and discover all the charm our small town has to offer. Download the VisitAshlandVA app to get started! Take photos along the way and tag @townofashlandva
Download the Visit Ashland VA app to participate –
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/visit-ashland-va/id1629736049
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.visitwidget.ashlandva&pcampaignid=web_share
Enable location & notification services ➡create an account➡ click on Scavenger Hunt ➡check in at the locations and ➡ click submit to complete your adventure!
The Sugar Fix Bakery (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.)
106 England St.
Cookie decorating for $5.00 per girl. Decorate and enjoy your own sugar cookie!
Ashland Dance Academy (2:00–3:00 p.m. & 3:00–4:00 p.m.)
110 Thompson St.
Daisies: Complete the Fun with Movement badge
Brownies: Earn the Dancer badge
Juniors–Ambassadors: Apply skills toward a fun patch or badge
Badges/patches available for purchase at the GSCV retail shop or online.
No charge, but preregistration required using the link below
Ashland Takeover Day – Ashland Dance Academy
Pamunkey Regional Library (2:00 – 4:00 p.m.)
201 S Railroad Ave.
Drop-in crafting fun!
No charge
Songs from the Universe Concert Series (11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
Historic Hanover Arts & Activities Center, 500 S Center St.
Enjoy live music throughout the afternoon. Sing along when Ashland Song Contest winner Victor Gottlieb sings his original song "Welcome To Ashland - Girl Scout Cookies." The lyrics to the chorus go ...
"Girl Scout Cookies", I just can't wait.
"Girl Scout Cookies", they all taste great.
Girl Scouts are in town but cookies aren't around.
We're glad to have you here in Ashland this year
No charge
Saturday Soundtracks (4:00 - 7:00 PM)
102 S Railroad Ave
Free live concert by Earth and Lunar Rendevous
No charge
Secretariat Statue Visit
111 S Railroad Ave.
Visit the Secretariat statue! Take a photo with the statue and share your experience on social media. Be sure to tag @GirlScoutsofVA.
No charge
Travel
Take Amtrak Virginia to Ashland!
The Ashland stop is part of Amtrak Virginia’s Northeast Regional Route, making the region easily accessible from destinations like Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, Richmond, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, and Boston. Crack open a can of Center of the Universe Brewski in the bar car and kick back until you roll into the heart of Hanover - historic Ashland, Virginia. Book here
Virginia Anytime Fare: Take advantage of the Virginia Anytime Fare and get 15% off your next Amtrak trip. Book now
Student Discount: Students with a valid student ID save 15% when riding Amtrak within Virginia and to DC. Book now
Child’s Discount: One child age 2 - 12 is eligible to receive a 50% discount on the lowest available adult rail fare on most Amtrak trains with each fare-paying adult (age 18+). Lap infants under age 2 ride free. Learn more
Share Fare: Amtrak Share Fares make it easy to bring the whole crew by helping you save with each plus one. The more family, friends, loved ones you bring, the more you all save. Share Fares provides a group discount of up to 60% off tickets for 8 passengers traveling together on the same reservation. Book now
Free parking is available at:
Town Hall Public Parking – 101 Thompson St.
Ashland Downtown Municipal Parking – 109 Hanover Ave.
Ashland Library Municipal Lot – 105 Robinson St.
Taking pictures of your Ashland adventures? Don't forget to send them to our Director of Marketing & Communications, Janna Joyner, at jjoyner@comgirlscouts.org to be featured on social media!