Ashland in the Spotlight

Downtown Ashland Association worked to put Ashland in the spotlight throughout 2019.

Here’s a look back at some of our press highlights!

1. ABC8 News: ‘Light Up the Tracks’ has Ashland all aglow

Downtown Ashland Association Executive Director Maggie Longest speaks with ABC8 News anchor Morgan Dean to promote shopping and dining in Ashland

Downtown Ashland Association Executive Director Maggie Longest speaks with ABC8 News anchor Morgan Dean to promote shopping and dining in Ashland

2. Richmond Free Press: Spotlight on founder of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, in conjunction with Ashland Train Day

Carolyn Tibbs Hemphill, founder of Hanover County Black Heritage Society

Carolyn Tibbs Hemphill, founder of Hanover County Black Heritage Society

Hanover County Black Heritage Society exhibit created for Ashland Train Day in conjunction with the 2019 Commemoration of Virginia history

Hanover County Black Heritage Society exhibit created for Ashland Train Day in conjunction with the 2019 Commemoration of Virginia history

3. R.Home Magazine: Next Stop, Ashland!

4. Mechanicsville Local & Ashland-Hanover Local: New Name, Same Mission for Downtown Ashland Association

 
Downtown Ashland Association (formerly called Ashland Main Street Association) unveiled its new name and logo in June 2019

Downtown Ashland Association (formerly called Ashland Main Street Association) unveiled its new name and logo in June 2019

 

The “Virginia Currents” program showcased our 2019 Untold Stories event, which drew a standing-room-only crowd at Ashland Theatre.