NINE EXHIBITS. THREE WAYS TO INTERACT. OPEN 365 DAYS A YEAR.

Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park

INTERACTIVE WALKING TOUR
OF OUR REGION’S RAILROAD HISTORY AND CULTURE
IN DOWNTOWN ASHLAND, VIRGINIA.

Take the Tour

NINE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITS EACH SHARE A PART OF ASHLAND’S UNIQUE STORY ALONGSIDE THE REGION’S RAILROAD HERITAGE.

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Nine exhibits. Three ways to interact.

  • I SPY

    Find the cartoon steam engine hidden within the tour’s illustrations. I Spy a steam engine hidden in every exhibit!

  • WEB

    Each exhibit links to videos that bring the story to life! Visit the Take the Tour page to plan your route.

  • APP

    Download the VisitAshlandVA App to track your tour step-by-step with videos and BONUS content on your smartphone!

Welcome to Downtown Ashland, Virginia — lovingly titled “The Center of the Universe”

About Us

MID-ATLANTIC RAILROAD PARK WAS BROUGHT TO LIFE IN 2024, THANKS TO YEARS OF COLLABORATION BY FOUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS.

  • Downtown Ashland Association

    Working for vibrant future in historic Downtown Ashland.

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  • The Ashland Museum

    Sharing the Ashland community’s story with exhibits, events, and outreach.

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  • Hanover County Black Heritage Society

    Preserving the rich history of African Americans in Hanover County.

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  • Town of Ashland, Virginia

    Governing our small town with a big vision since 1858.

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Thanks to Our Donors

More than one hundred visionary individuals and businesses donated to construct the Mid-Atlantic Railroad Park.

Doswell Limited Partnership is its largest supporter, followed closely by the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation.

Virginia Main Street Program, CSX, and The Port of Virginia also provided support.