SECRETARIAT MONUMENT FUNDRAISING HITS THE HOMESTRETCH!
Secretariat For Virginia Committee Reaches Homestretch in Fundraising Goal for Secretariat Monument in Ashland
The Secretariat For Virginia Committee of the Ashland Museum has announced a major advancement toward its fundraising goal of $695,000 to place the “Secretariat Racing Into History” bronze monument by renowned sculptor Jocelyn Russell in downtown Ashland.
“We are thrilled to report that we have reached $550,000 in total donations, grants, pledges and in-kind contributions,” said Kate Chenery Tweedy, chair of the SECVA Committee. “We have achieved this milestone thanks to a substantial grant of $200,000 from the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation. These funds will be allocated to creating the Richard S. Reynolds Plaza for the Secretariat monument.” Read more here.