Clay 1613: A Family in Black & White
A documentary film about one woman's quest to learn more about her family's lineage. Presented in partnership with the Lexington History Museum
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 …
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 …
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Plan your perfect visit to historic Ashland. Take a tour, bring a group, explore the grounds, shop, dine at our seasonal café, take in some history, and enjoy year-round natural beauty.
Ashland was Henry Clay’s cherished home for nearly half a century. His historic estate has been preserved for your discovery today.
Ashland features a wide variety of year-round programming, exhibits, and events.
Discover Henry Clay. He enjoyed a distinguished political career and is still celebrated as an American statesman and the Great Compromiser, known for his impact on the country, Abraham Lincoln, law, and so much more.