Local Happenings

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 […]

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 […]

The Ashland – Old Church tour on April 20, 2024 features a Revolutionary-era plantation and a 20th century home built in New England style. The homes on this tour date from 1720 to the 1900s. With ample parking and a slow, small-town atmosphere, The Henry Clay Inn is a perfect home base for exploring Historic […]

This is an event hosted by Patrick Henry's Scotchtown. Bring your family and join in as we celebrate spring, the shearing of the sheep and fiber production at Scotchtown! Sheep shearer Dave from Delly’s Delights Farms will be here answering all your questions about their sheep, the process of shearing, and the important role of […]

Hanover Tavern Foundation is excited to announce its 6th Annual, one-of-a-kind Antiques at the Tavern event May 3rd through May 5th! Historic Hanover Tavern will host 20 hand-selected dealers offering for sale a variety of period furniture, ceramics, silver, pottery, jewelry, art, books, linens, folk art, and much more! It promises to be a fun […]

This event is hosted by The Hanover Tavern. Join them for a tour of Historic Hanover Tavern as they share tales of paranormal happenings at the Tavern, both new and old. For more information on this event click here.

This event is hosted by Kiwanis Club of Ashland. Come visit for a chance to see and show off local cars of all types. There will be Cars, Food, Cars, Music, Cars and Fun! Did we mention Cars?! It's also only a 4 minute drive from The Henry Clay Inn. For more information click Here.