Staunton, Virginia

William Haines (shown at left with Joan Crawford) was the top grossing male film star of 1930. Mostly unknown today, he was born in Staunto...

This museum is an open air demonstration of living history, telling the story of the people who migrated from Europe to America and the life...

The Statler Brothers , famed country and gospel singers, share Staunton as their home town. Only two were brothers (Don and Harold Reid), an...

This privately owned enterprise includes daguerreotypes, view cameras, spy cameras, a large Leica collection and area historical photos. Hig...

When they outgrew their meeting place on Kalaroma Street, the local Reform Jewish congregation (founded 1876) purchased a lot on North Mar...

Wright’s Dairy Rite is among the last curb-service drive-in burger eateries in the state. F. A. Wright opened his Dairy Rite in 1952 and est...

Painting of the bandstand in Gypsy Hill Park by Staunton resident Mary Ann Vessey 540-885-1891 Gypsy Hill Park is a 214 acre recreationa...

"Lady Libby" stopped in front of the Amtrak station. Staunton offers a free trolley service to assist visitors in getting around...

Sunspots glass blowing studio is housed in a historic c. 1899 building in downtown Staunton. Their studio, art glass showroom and gift shop...

The Staunton Fire and Rescue Department, founded in 1790, is the oldest continuously operated fire company in the state , with 220 years of...

The Dixie Theater , designed in Italian Renaissance Revival style by architect T.J. Collins and sons, opened in June, 1913. Then called the ...

Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry, Cyrus McCormick, Woodrow Wilson, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson all played important roles in the hist...