A documentary film about one woman's quest to learn more about her family's lineage. Presented in partnership with the Lexington History Museum

Lee Carroll’s C The Beat returns to Jazz on the Lawn with new songs and an expanded band. C The Beat explores the influence of African rhythm on Western popular music. The original music spans many styles, from Salsa, Reggae and Samba to Funk and Jazz. On-site Parking $10 Sponsored by:   Frank & Mina …

Jazz on the Lawn with Lee Carroll’s C the Beat featuring Grammy Award winning vocalist La’Shelle Allen Read More »

Friday, August 18 | 6:00 pm Book Signing A literary event celebrating African American scholarship, history, and heritage. Location: Under the Patio Tent at Ashland Authors: Dr. Vanessa Holden, Surviving Southampton: African American Women and Resistance in Nat Turner’s Community. Dr. Alicestyne Turley, The Gospel of Freedome: Black Evangelicals and the Underground Railroad. Joe McGill with …

Black History at Ashland – The Slave Dwelling Project Read More »