79th annual historic house and garden tour in Ashland, VA on Saturday, 21 April 2012. A Walking Tour in the historic downtown area – adjacent to restaurants/shops. Features six historic homes, all open for the first time. Complimentary refreshments served to ticket holders in the back garden of 318 James St. – weather permitting. Online tickets: www.vagardenweek.org; or call (804) 798-8874 to purchase advance tickets by mail. Parking is at Henry Clay Elementary School, 310 S. James St.