Eastern Kentucky city to host dedication ceremony for new statues

ASHLAND, Ky. – A Kentucky city is hosting a dedication ceremony for several new statues, including two of Roman deities.

The Independent reports the city of Ashland’s Friday ceremony will include a lighting ceremony and a presentation by the artist.

The newspaper says the bronzed statues of Venus, Vulcan and the concept of Genesis were commissioned by an anonymous donor who hoped to memorialize three distinct parts of their hometown.