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

The new and improved Keeble Observatory was constructed in summer 2017 and connected to the northeast corner of the Copley Science Center. It houses a state of the art Ritchey-Chretien telescope with a 40 cm primary mirror. Instrumentation includes CCD cameras for photography and photometry.

Keeble Observatory

This center offers studio and meeting space for artists, musicians and community groups. Its neoclassical architecture provides a large, open ballroom, soaring windows and ceilings, and an elegant exterior and lawn that provides a perfect backdrop for memorable events.

Hanover Arts and Activities Center

Branch Amenities •Meeting Room •Collaborative Space •Test Proctoring •Exhibit Space •Free Wifi •Public Computers •Copying, Printing, & FAX •Scanning & Video Transfer Stations

Ashland Public Library

Flippo Gallery and McGraw-Page Library

Our mission is to reinvent the classic American movie house experience through exceptional film, live performances and live music. As a not for profit organization, we will deliver a deeper level of engagement through speakers, panels, talk backs and events that entertain, educate, inspire and are welcoming to all.

Ashland Theatre

Eight acres in size, DeJarnette Park is located on Stony Run and is bordered by residential uses on both sides. Primary access to the park is at the end of Race Course Street. There is an alternate entrance but no parking at the end of Beverly Road. A one-acre pond underwent rehabilitation in 2006. Otherwise, the site remains largely in a natural state.

DeJarnette Park

Come visit us and take a tour of our facility. We welcome you to come to Ashland to meet our team of dedicated employees and tour our warehouse, test kitchen and conference room facilities. Just give us a call to schedule an appointment!

RRS Foodservice

One of Metro Richmond's largest and most popular antiques and collectibles malls. Voted a 2016 Best of Hanover County. Recognized as a "cute place to shop in Ashland" by Richmond Magazine. HOURS: MTWFS 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. We take pride in offering an ever changing selection of reasonably priced vintage, antique, and collectible items. Our shop is clean, charming, and welcoming. Take a stroll through our comfortable space with 30+ vendors and 8,500+ square feet. Free fresh treats and fresh coffee often available. Free front door parking and no steps to climb. Credit cards gladly accepted. Customer service is important to us, because you are important to us. Just minutes north of Richmond, and a short drive south of Fredericksburg. Lots of free parking right outside our door. From Interstate 95, Take Exit 92B, Go West on VA 54, Continue West across Route 1. Hickory Creek will be on the left in the Ashland Town Center. Antiques & Collectibles Period & primitive furniture Longaberger baskets Advertising items Ephemera Vintage framed prints Retro kitchen items Vintage & retro decor Mid-century, 1950s chic Shabby & chippy Estate jewelry Vintage sports memorabilia Toys, dolls & games Vintage phones Antique rugs Architectural salvage Pottery Hand-blown glass

Hickory Creek Antiques

Andy's Restaurant & Lounge

Family friendly restaurant and bar with over 45 large TVs and a large variety of food and tap beer

Huddle Up Sports Bar

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. 



Sports Richmond, VA

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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