History Events & Activities

To make the 150th Birthday celebration extra special, several committees have been formed:  the Ashland Yearbook, the Hall of Fame and the Oral History Project.  In addition, look for "Did You Know" tidbits - interesting and unusual facts about Ashland and her people in the Herald Progress and on this birthday website.

Local historian and author of Ashland, Ashland, Rosanne Shalf, is preparing a summary of Ashland's history for the birthday website.  CLICK HERE for Ashland history.  Rosanne is also giving an Ashland History presentation at the Pamunkey Regional Library in Ashland on May 15, 2008 at 7:00pm.  For more information on historical presentations, check out Speakers and Exhibits. 

 

how to order the Ashland yearbook

Reserve your yearbook at the Early Bird price of $55.00.  After publication, the price increases!    DOWNLOAD THE ORDER FORM HERE.

Checks may be made payable to "Ashland Yearbook" and mailed to Susan Tucker at 718 S Center St, Ashland VA  23005.  

 

hall of fame

Did you know that Ashland is home to many celebrities and "characters?"  We know about some of them.  Do you know of others?  If so, please let us know!   CLICK HERE FOR GUIDELINES AND CATEGORIES.  Please send in your suggestions to the chairs:  Sandra Lynne 798-5033 slynne@hanover.k12.va.us  ●  Meriwether Gilmore 365-4551 or 798-5018 ashlandnews@gmail.com 

Here's a list of some of our celebrities and "characters" ... Dick Gillis - former Mayor of Ashland who coined the phrase "Center of the Universe" ●  Jay Pace - beloved editor of the Herald Progress and mentor to many reporters ●  Dorothy Jones - Liberty Lady  ●  Mrs. Paul (Lois) Watkins

 

oral history project     "One Ashland-Many Voices"

The goal of the Oral History project is to tape citizens telling stories at the Ashland Library.  The CD will be available for purchase in the future.  If you would like to help with this special project, please contact Dale Talley at 550-1777 or dptalley@comcast.net.