The Henry Clay Inn

The Secretariat Birthday Celebration
2024-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Randolph-Macon College, 114 College Ave, ashland, VA, 23005, United States
The Secretariat Birthday and Monument Celebration Day is free and open to the public. The site of our Secretariat Racing Into History monument is at the corner of England St. and Railroad Ave. in downtown Ashland, next to the train tracks. There will be lots of activities including film showings, guest speakers, and plenty of photo ops. To learn about the wonderful festivities planned for the March 30th birthday and monument dedication visit the Secretariat for Virginia website here.

Ashland Railroad Run
2024-03-23 07:00 - 11:00 | Hanover Arts Center, 500 South Center Street, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
This is an event by Hanover Arts Center. Join us for our 45th year racing the rails in lovely Ashland, Virginia. All proceeds benefit the Hanover Arts & Activities Center. For this year’s event, we are partnered with Arsenal Events and will have in person and virtual options. Come race the rail at one of Central Virginia’s longest established road races. This 10K RAILS to TRAILS race is a favorite spring ritual for runners near and far. Start and finish “on the tracks” in our picturesque railroad town, known as the “Center of the Universe”! Events include a 10k, 5K Walk/Run, Kids Fun Run, and the COTU Challenge (race both the 5K and 10K!).
Learn more at HERE

Clear Water Capital Luck of the Irish 5k & Barn Party
2024-03-16 08:30 - 17:00 | Hanover Vegetable Farm, 13580 Ashland Road, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
This event is by Hanover County Vegetable Farm. Come celebrate St Patty’s Day in Hanover County with a Luck Of The Irish 5K Fun Run and Barn Party. Music by Monkey Fist and That Dog Bite. Live music, food, and family fun!
For more information visit HERE.

Jonathan Richman at Ashland Theatre
2024-03-13 19:00 - 23:00 | Ashland Theatre, 205 England Street, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States

Richmond Chocolate Wine & Whiskey Festival
2024-02-17 11:30 - 21:00 | Main street station, 1500 E. Main street, richmond, VA, 22319, United States
21+ and Over Event, No Exceptions
Enjoy Chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations – from sweet hand-rolled truffles to oooey goooey marshmallowey crunchy S’mores and an amazing selection of bean-to-bar artisan chocolates – Quench your thirst with Champagne, Prosecco and premium wines and a sip of fine whiskies! Cupcakes, cookies, cakes, candies, Macarons, cake pops, bean-to-bar chocolates, popcorn, donuts and More…Plus other savory items like pretzels, artisan cheeses, charcuterie – delight your taste buds! More than just a Chocolate Festival, included in your ticket price is a tasting glass to enjoy unlimited wine and whiskey – we’ll have a nice selection of craft beers, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages as well. Hey, and buy some to take home – why not, you deserve it!
The Richmond Chocolate Wine and Whiskey Festival is being held at the Richmond Main Street Station and we can’t think of a better way to get there than by train! Henry Clay Inn guests can enjoy the scenic 45 minute ride to Main Street Station from Ashland by booking directly on the Amtrak website.

Dracula with Richmond Symphony
2024-02-16 - 2024-02-18 | Dominion Energy Center, 600 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Get swept up in a gothic romance this Valentine’s Day weekend! The Virginia premiere of Ben Stevenson’s Dracula is certain to enthrall audiences with its powerful choreography, haunting score, and spectacular production elements. A bold, dramatic ballet, Dracula takes the classic tale of the titular vampire and his brides to all new heights.
Parental discretion advised – Dracula is recommended for ages 8+.
Please note: Strobe lighting effects are used in the production.
Tickets start at $25. Visit etix.com or call the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 open Monday-Friday 11am-6pm. Single ticket prices are subject to change based on availability.
The runtime of this production is 2.5 hours including two 20 minute intermissions.

AbbeyRoad: The Ultimate Beatles Party Band
2024-02-10 19:00 - 23:00 | Ashland Theatre, 205 England Street, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
Abbeyroad: The Ultimate Beetles Party Band are a group of lifelong musicians who have been perfecting AbbeyRoad’s stage magic over 20 years. They have been fans of the Beatles since they first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and while they are not a Beatles look-alike band, their attention to detail from a musical and performance standpoint will keep your guests rocking! AbbeyRoad will be playing three sets Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of The Beatles’ first show in America.
Doors open at 6:00 pm / Show starts at 7:00 pm
Show info and tickets here!

Orders Due for Inn-terception Grab & Go Menu
2024-02-07 07:00 - 14:00 | The Henry Clay Inn, 114 N Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
The Super Bowl is almost here and pre-orders are DUE TODAY by 2pm.
Find details and the Super Bowl 2024 Grab & Go menu HERE.
Call to place your order: 804-798-3100

Groundbreaking for Secretariat
2024-02-07 | Randolph-Macon College, 114 College Ave, ashland, VA, 23005, United States
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Reynolds Family Plaza at Randolph-Macon College, where the magnificent bronze statue will be permanently installed, will take place on Wednesday February 7 at the site at 11:00 am. The event is free and open to the public.
