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The Victorian Era: The Queen’s Way

Posted on January 18, 2013 by christine

The exhibit focus is on the life for the aristocracy of the Victorian Era. This era is the reign of Queen Victorian of England, which lasted from 1837 to 1900.

Included in the display are women’s gowns and accessories. Some of the gowns were bought in Europe. Click Here to Read More

Apollo Night Entry Form

Posted on January 17, 2013 by christine

Update: This event is over. Hope to see you next year!

A Night at the Apollo

Friday, February 15, at 7 p.m.

Ashland Community and Technical College

J.B. Sowards Theatre

 Ashland, Kentucky

 

Prizes to be Awarded

Adults:  $200 for 1st Place, $100 for 2nd Place, $50 for 3rd Place

Children:  $75 for 1st Place, $50 for 2nd Place, $25 for 3rd Place

  • Amateur competition only.  (Amateur means someone who has never had a performance contract.)
  • Previous year’s grand prize winners in each division are ineligible to compete  ( for one year) but are welcome and encouraged to perform.

    • Click Here to Read More

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Early Kentucky

Posted on December 5, 2012 by bob

Early Kentucky highlights Native American cultures and the first white explorers to enter the Kentucky landscape. Click Here to Read More

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The Ballantyne Collection

Posted on December 5, 2012 by bob

The Ballantyne Collection of military figurines is an impressive display of highly detailed models of soldiers down through the ages, from ancient Greece to the modern era. Soldiers attired in the uniform and equipment of their time are represented and were created by Scottish craftsmen at Ballantynes of Walkerburn in the United Kingdom.   The Ballantyne exhibit is currently open in the Main Hall, and will remain on display through May 2013. Click Here to Read More

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DINING WITH THE PAST 2012

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bob

Update: This event is now over. We hope you join us next year! 

The museum’s annual Dining With The Past event will be held this year on Saturday, October 13 at the Ashland Cemetery.    Tours are available at 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, and 6:00 PM. Click Here to Read More

Rentals of Main Hall

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bob

Rentals of Main Hall for wedding receptions or private parties are now available. Call the Museum for details, or click on the blue button “Rental Space and Birthday Parties” for rates and terms of rentals. Click Here to Read More

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Nightscapes Photo Exhibit

Posted on September 4, 2012 by bob

 

This exhibit has closed.

Nightscapes Photo Exhibit is now on display through August at the Highlands Museum & Discovery Center. This is part of “Between the Covers,” the adult summer reading program at BCPL. The exhibit runs  Aug. 3- Sept.4.

Photos embody the theme “Nightscapes”- any view or representation of a night scene. Click Here to Read More

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Attention Baseball Memorabilia Owners

Posted on September 4, 2012 by bob

To insure that the artifacts from the Museum’s 2011 Baseball exhibit are returned to their proper owners, you must bring Mark Maynard with you to Museum to pick up your items, or have Mark pick them up for you. Click Here to Read More

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Joyce Williams’ Original Watercolor Paintings

Posted on September 4, 2012 by bob

Area artist Joyce Williams’ original watercolor paintings are now on display for sale in the Main Hall. The paintings will be available for purchase during regular museum hours. Click Here to Read More

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Banners and Plaques Continuing Sponsor Campaign

Posted on September 4, 2012 by bob

The Banners and Plaques Continuing Sponsor Campaign is a major fund-raising effort that appeals to area businesses and individuals to become a continuing sponsor of the Museum. Personalized banners with company logos or message are currently displayed in the Main Hall by those organizations who have contributed $ 2000 per year over a 5-year commitment for a full banner, or $1000/year for a half-banner for the 5-year display period. Click Here to Read More

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