Join us on Friday, December 2nd for our deTour of Ashland Terrace! The organization traces its roots to Lexington’s 1849 cholera epidemic, when it opened on Short Street as the “Home of the Friendless,” offering shelter to those left without support, largely women and children. As the years passed and its residents were mostly older women, it became known as the “Old Ladies Home,” and in 1960 it moved to its current home on Ashland Avenue. In the 1970s, the residents themselves asked for a new name, and Ashland Terrace was born.

More than 175 years later, the nonprofit is still guided by the same mission: providing a secure, welcoming, and affordable home for older women. Today, Ashland Terrace thrives as an independent living community in the heart of Chevy Chase. Come discover the story of this remarkable Lexington institution and the community that continues to call it home!

2026 DECEMBER DETOUR

📍 Ashland Terrace

475 S. Ashland Avenue, Lexington, KY

🗓  Wednesday, December 2nd

⏰ 6 PM

On-site parking is available, along with street parking throughout

the Hollywood neighborhood.