Join friends and neighbors as we step back in time with professional historians as our tour guides.
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Galloping Through HistoryTuesday, October 10th
7:00 PM FREE Admission Bet you’ve heard of world-renown racing rock star, Secretariat, and that his statue will be placed in Ashland next year. But, how much do you really know about him? Leeann Meadows Ladin, a new Montpelier neighbor and life-long horsewoman, shares behind-the-scenes stories of this racing phenom that you’ve never heard! Ladin co-authored, with Kate Chenery Tweedy, the beautiful coffee table book, "Secretariat's Meadow - The Land - The Family - The Legend". Copies of her book will be for sale, or bring the one you have…either way you can have it personally signed for you, or as a gift. Renewed public interest in the yet unsurpassed record-setting career of Secretariat led to exciting offerings at his birthplace, The Meadow Farm near Doswell…and Leeanne was a leading figure in the many programs and celebrations held there and across the country. Horses enrich our lives in many ways. Wings of Hope Ranch will have a display spotlighting their therapy riding program for youth. And be sure to check out the exhibit of beautiful equine art, most by Hanover County artists. Whether you have a horse, or love them from afar, you’ll find something to enjoy on October 10th.
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Arms of the American Soldier Since WWIITuesday, November 14th
7:00 PM FREE Admission Learn surprising facts about the equipment used by our soldiers during the Cold War and America's "proxy wars" including Korea and Vietnam. Members of the Cavalier Rifle & Pistol Club will display important artifacts from this period and the history of these arms will be revealed. Recently the U.S. Army adopted its first new rifle in over 50 years. This will be an opportunity to hear about this rifle and discover it's innovative features. This program is a continuation of last year's presentation entitled: Firearms from Revolutionary Through WWII.
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