The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, INC.

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The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, INC. The Society was created by a group of volunteers under the leadership of Carolyn Hemphill in 1992 and was incorporated in 1994.

At the time of the Society’s creation, documentation of the county’s African American history was not readily accessible to the public or in one central location.

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05/15/2026

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The Town of Ashland is proud to announce that the Berkleytown Heritage Project and Berkleytown Heritage Park received a First Place Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award from the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC), recognizing excellence in government communication and community story...

03/25/2026
03/24/2026

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚂 Looking for a FREE, fascinating, and completely one-of-a-kind outing with the kids? We've got your next family adventure RIGHT HERE in downtown Ashland!
The Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park opens Tuesday, March 25 — and this isn't your average historical marker on a stick. 😄

We're talking NINE interactive exhibits spread through downtown Ashland, designed for THREE different ways to engage and explore! Whether you're a curious 6-year-old, a history-obsessed teenager, or a grandparent with stories of your own — there is something here that will spark something in you. ✨

And the best part? It lives right here in Ashland, open 365 days a year — so every visit, every season, every time someone comes to town, you have a living, breathing, walkable destination to share. 🏡

Come celebrate the ribbon cutting on March 25 at 2 PM at the Red Caboose beside the Ashland Museum — and be part of the moment this park opens its doors (and its story) to the world! 🎀

📍 Red Caboose | Ashland (VA) Museum, Downtown Ashland
🗓️ Wednesday, March 25 | 1:30 PM Ceremony | 2 PM Ribbon Cutting
💰 FREE — Always!

Tag the family member who needs to be there! 🚃⬇️

02/20/2026
02/18/2026

Celebrate Black history, culture, and community—right here in the Center of the Universe💫

Join the Town of Ashland, Virginia, Hanover County Parks and Recreation, The Hanover County Black Heritage Society, INC., and Hanover Museum of History & Culture on a guided walking tour of Berkleytown Heritage Park, where local stories come to life.

📍 Berkleytown Heritage Park, 100 Berkley St., Ashland
📅 Saturday, February 28, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
⭐ This free program requires preregistration: https://secure.rec1.com/VA/hanover-county-va/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTQwODQwNTk=

The Ashland Library, 201 South Railroad Avenue, Ashland, Virginia 23005
02/01/2026

The Ashland Library, 201 South Railroad Avenue, Ashland, Virginia 23005

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114 N Railroad Avenue
Ashland, VA
23005

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+18044966350

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