Statue of a racehorse surrounded by people

Virginia’s First - and only - Monument to Secretariat

“Secretariat Racing Into History” by Sculptor Jocelyn Russell

Mark Your Calendars Now for our Secretariat Birthday Celebration in Ashland March 29-30,2025!

Events
The “Big Red Bash!” at Oakdale
Mar 29
The “Big Red Bash!” at Oakdale

March 29 - The “Big Red Bash” at Oakdale 5pm- 8pm. Join us in this picturesque venue with its elegant barn, patio, pond with fountain and on-site winery.

Secretariat Day
Mar 30
Secretariat Day

March 30 - Secretariat Day in Ashland from 11-4pm. This family-style event on Secretariat’s birthday takes place around the “Secretariat Racing Into History” monument in the Reynolds Family Plaza at Randolph-Macon College.  Admission is free. 

Horsey Happy Hour
Mar 30
Horsey Happy Hour

March 30 - Horsey Happy Hour at Studio 54 in downtown Ashland from 4pm - 6pm. After the day’s free festivities, stroll over to Studio 54 for light food and beverages.

Here’s our Trifecta of Festivities:

Secretariat Monument Location

His permanent location is at the Secretariat Reynolds Family Plaza at Randolph-Macon College in Downtown Ashland, Virginia (corner of England Street and Railroad Avenue).

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