Let's Celebrate Ashland's 150th Birthday !
Throughout 2008, Ashland, Virginia, celebrated its 150th
anniversary
This special anniversary provided an opportunity to celebrate Ashland’s history and heritage and to foster a sense of pride in our community. 2008 was our year to promote and celebrate inclusiveness, community leadership and positive contributions to the Town and its quality of life. Thank you for making the Center of the Universe a better place! - Rob Stiles, President, Team 150 |
a look back...HALL OF FAME The Ashland citizens chosen for the Hall of Fame were unveiled at the 150th Grand Birthday Celebration on October 18, 2008. To see photos with descriptions, CLICK HERE. WALL OF FAME Brooks Berry, Charlie Boschen, Chloe Bowen, Dr. Henry and Mamie Carter, Patty Cash, Horace R. and Mollie W. M. Claiborne, Richard Courtney, Jim and Elizabeth Cox and more...CLICK HERE for the entire list recorded on October 18, 2008. Click Here to see PHOTOS OF ASHLAND'S 150 CELEBRATION (courtesy of www.TownHound.com)
ashland yearbookThe Ashland Yearbook Release party is Friday, February 20, 2009 at the Town Hall from 4:00-7:00pm. You may also pick up photos that were lent to the Yearbook committee at that time. A limited number of additional Yearbooks will be available at the party. Starting February 21, you may purchase any leftover books at the Ashland Welcome Center (Train Station). Checks for $65.00 may be made payable to "Ashland Foundation" and mailed to Susan Tucker at 718 S Center St, Ashland VA 23005. |
ashland 150 newsPast, present and future of Town represented at big birthday bash October 23, 2008 By BILL DORAN (Herald-Progress) Over 2,000 people filled the stands last Saturday to celebrate the Town of Ashland's sesquicentennial. The event at Day Field on the Randolph-Macon College campus was attended by past, present and even future residents of the Town they call "The Center of the Universe."
Town, its residents celebrate 150th-birthday party continues for those at the 'center of the universe' Sunday, October 19, 2008 (By ROBIN FARMER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER) On a sunny but breezy fall afternoon, hundreds gathered on the Randolph-Macon College campus to celebrate Ashland's 150th birthday. Current and former residents as well as visitors with ties to the town and curious guests mixed for hours of entertainment, which included a 90-minute ceremony on the football field yesterday. There, marching bands performed, children sang "Ashland, Ashland" and a special Ukrop's cake featuring edible photos of signature places was presented. Among the special guests were a 6-week-old baby and a 103-year-old woman -- the youngest and oldest residents of this family-friendly town of about 7,000.
Ashland celebrates 150 years |