The Henry Clay Inn

Randolf Macon College 2024 Graduation
2024-05-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Randolph-Macon College, 114 College Ave, ashland, VA, 23005, United States
The Randolph-Macon College Class of 2024 steps forward on May 26th, 2024. Congratulations to the graduates!
*** For more information visit rmc.edu ***
Looking for a local dining option while in town for The Randolph-Macon College Graduation? Be sure and make reservations at The Henry Clay Inn for brunch or dinner! We offer porch or indoor dining. Call us at 804-798-3100.

Ashland Farmers Market
2024-05-25 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-05-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Ashland Town Hall, 121 Thompson Street, ashland, VA, 23005, United States
Shop & Support Local at the Ashland Farmers Market!
For more information click Here.

Ashland Fourth Fridays
2024-05-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Ashland
Ashland Fourth Fridays is a celebration of arts and culture throughout downtown Ashland, Virginia. Come celebrate what makes Ashland wonderful and unique. Fourth Friday events run from May to September 2024.
***Learn more at Ashlandvirginia.com/fourthfridays***
Looking for a local dining option while in town for Ashland Fourth Fridays? Be sure and make reservations at The Henry Clay Inn for brunch or dinner! We offer porch or indoor dining. Call us at 804-798-3100.

Kar-Wanis Car Show 2024
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Ashland Junction Shopping Center, 167 Junction Drive, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
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.

Haunted Tavern Tour
2024-05-16 20:00 - 21:00 | Hanover Tavern, 13181 hanover courthouse road, hanover, VA, 23069, United States
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.

Antiques At The Tavern
2024-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Hanover Tavern, 13181 hanover courthouse road, hanover, VA, 23069, United States
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 and educational weekend.
For more information click Here.

Ashland Train Day
2024-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Ashland
The 20th annual street festival and railroad extravaganza celebrates Ashland’s love for trains.
Take a look at all of the activities happening during Train Day HERE.
The Henry Clay Inn will be open for brunch and dinner. Be sure and make a reservation by calling 804-798-3100 to reserve your table.

Scotchtown Fiber Festival
2024-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown, 16120 Chiswell Ln, Beaverdam, VA, 23015, United States
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 preparing the fleece for dyeing and spinning.
Members from Clothos Handspinners guild, an educational non-profit organization located in Richmond, Virginia, will be on-site demonstrating the process of wool production including carding, spinning, and dyeing.
For more information and ticket sales click Here.

Historic Garden Week—Ashland/Old Church
2024-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | VA
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 Garden Week!
For more information, visit our blog HERE.

The Secretariat Birthday Celebration
2024-03-30 11:00 - 16:00 | 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.
