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
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
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
5. PBS: Untold Stories of Ashland’s Past
The “Virginia Currents” program showcased our 2019 Untold Stories event, which drew a standing-room-only crowd at Ashland Theatre.