Washington-Franklin Hall, dating to 1872, was the first of Randolph-Macon College's structures to be built when the school relocated to Ashland after the Civil War. It was named after two student organizations: The Washington Literary Society and the Franklin Debate Society, and was the first brick building in Ashland.
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The presentation of the award: Don Makowsky, J.P. Payne, HCBHS Founder Carolyn Hemphill, Art Taylor, HCHS President Faye Wade, Mary Waddy, Sue Nelson and HCBHS President Alphine Jefferson. |
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The Hanover County Historical Society's tenth annual Patrick Henry Leadership Award Gala took place on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in Randolph Macon College's historic Washington-Franklin Hall, in Ashland. Society President Faye Wade presented this year's award to Carolyn Hemphill, founder of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society. Heavy hors d'oeuvres were catered by Randolph-Macon, and the award was provided by Cowardin Jewelers. |
Carolyn Hemphill of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society, with HCHS President Faye Wade.
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Some 42 HCHS members and guests attended the event. Alphine Jefferson, President of the Hanover County Black Heritage Society and an instructor at Randolph-Macon, gave attendees a brief history of the Washington-Franklin Hall, and a 3D display featuring aerial photographs of Randolph-Macon and its surrounding area in the 1940's was presented by Don Little. Floyd Lane and Country Tradition provided musical entertainment. |
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