Name: The Stuff of Nightmares - A Gothic Literature Experience
Start: 2026-10-03
End: 2026-10-03

Arrivals into Ashland, in Hanover County, from the north include Washington, D.C.; Philadelphia; New York City; and Boston. From the south, arrivals include Raleigh, N.C.; Columbia, S.C.; Tampa, Fla.; and Orlando, Fla. Handicapped accessibility and bagging services are available at each.

Ashland Station

Homemade bread, soups, deli sandwiches, salads, pies, pastries. Cozy atmosphere of a country bake shop, with view of historic railroad.

Homemades by Suzanne

Seasonal menu featuring American and European cuisine in Hanover County. Live music.

Iron Horse Restaurant

Here at Belsches, we take pride in being part of the community we serve - Whether it's picking up a hot meal for busy families on the go, or grabbing a cold one to relax on a Saturday night - We've got you covered!

Belsches Kwik Stop

Built for research, development, and teaching of all things beer, Origin Beer Lab is a sister company of Center of the Universe Brewing Company.

Origin Beer Lab

The Caboose Market & Café has been providing the Hanover and greater Richmond area the finest selection of wine, beer and specialty foods since 1997. Located on the railroad tracks of historic Ashland, Virginia, we offer the friendly service you’d expect from a small town, and a selection that is sure to surprise and delight

Caboose Market and Café

We offer a variety of custom decorated sugar cookies as well as other locally-baked goodies. We have fresh menu items daily so stop by our bakery in Ashland, Virginia.

Sugar Fix Bakery

Inspired by the everyday family cooking they grew up with, you’ll feel at home while savoring a great meal in the casual and relaxed dining room of Trackside Kitchen and Wine. Experience their delicious cuisine, attentive service, and a friendly atmosphere. Monday nights are $4.99 burger nights (includes a side). Sunday brunch is served from 11-2.

Trackside Kitchen and Wine

Ashland Meat Company at Cross Brothers is a partnership between two local farms providing high quality, humanely raised fresh and frozen USDA inspected meats and an onsite butcher that cuts meat to order. Additionally, Ashland Meat Company stocks a curated selection of local area provisions along with some old-school traditional favorites.

Ashland Meat Company

We’re dedicated to the creation and promotion of the highest levels of haunt, horror, or immersive related productions in the Commonwealth. Red Vein Escape is our year round, multi-themed escape room company. Thank you for your support!

Red Vein Escape Room

We’re a community of runners, hikers, bikers and ballplayers. We’re an outdoor playground, designed by Mother Nature, with class III and IV rapids running right through our downtown. A 52-mile bike trail runs along the James. The Richmond Marathon and Ukrop’s 10k are huge celebrations, and the whole region comes out to cheer on our local teams. In fact, we’re so sports-minded that the Washington Redskins have their training camp right in the center of the city. Add to that awesome hotels, beautiful venues, attractions, art, craft beer, more than 900 restaurants and a convenient location, and you’ve got a top choice for your next sports event. Welcome to RVA!

From indoor to outdoor facilities, the Richmond region has the fields, pitches, diamonds, venues and the dedicated staff to ensure your event is a huge success. 



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Crumbling castles, dark foreboding landscapes, supernatural and mysterious characters, disturbing and horrifying stories! Spend an evening at Scotchtown and experience the true terror of the early Gothic literary movement as you meet the authors of some of the most chilling and haunting stories and novels of the 18th and 19th centuries. Guest interpreters will be portraying authors like Washington Irving, Mary Shelley, and more!

This event takes place on Saturday, October 3rd. Tickets are available for the following times: 6pm, 6:30pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, 8pm, 8:30pm The event is recommended for guests 8 years and older. Warm clothes and comfortable shoes are encouraged. This event is hosted almost entirely outdoors. General admission is $15, Preservation Virginia Members and Students are $10.

Ticketing Link: https://preservationvirginia.org/event/the-stuff-of-nightmares

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