The library a short walk from downtown and the university is an older building, but quite pleasant…read more It had a lot of community service type postings. There were enough places to sit and charge a device, but there were also actual written materials so I guess libraries are still a thing.

This is a great library branch for a small town. Dedicated staff, nice selection, strong computer…read moresystem. It fits Staunton, and the programs also reflect that.

What started off as visiting all the states in a lifetime, has evolved to capturing the background…read moreof the individual, history, and national/world events held within each Presidential Library. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library in Staunton, VA is absolutely worth a stop while in Virginia! Located in a charming downtown neighborhood, (already a treat), parking is easy and convenient. Inquire at the front for a tour - the guides are well-versed, and excited to share their knowledge of this president's childhood, upbringing, schooling, and political rise; it's fascinating to reflect on how his tenure helped shaped the country's view of the world.

Visiting this area during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and I suggested to family members that I…read morewould like to visit here. I was not very familiar with what this former president accomplished while serving during his term and we all learned something we didn't know. This museum has a lot of interesting things to look at and learn from and they offer tours as well. Was glad I had this museum on my list of places to explore and we spent over an hour looking through various rooms that were able to be viewed. I would suggest this as a place to visit.

Love this library and love working with the people there! I've done a number of programs--one on…read morewriting, a book talk about early America for young people, and a hands-on art project for children. Many parents joined the children, who were as young as five; and all seemed to enjoy making a unique gift that they could finish in an hour and take away with them. Especially appreciate the staff, who are always helpful and friendly. Sometimes I stop in just to visit for a few minutes, when I'm passing through town. A relatively small facility but they work with the larger libraries in the area and can help you with most of your library needs.

One of the best libraries i have ever been to. How did they ever find people who are so…read morewonderfully helpful and just plain NICE???!! Wonderful programs for kids - super helpful and knowledgeable staff. And they will help you find ANY book. What more could anyone wish for in a library??!!!

I went to my siblings graduation Sunday, Class of 2024. The graduation was supposed to start at…read more9am. Parking was extremely hard to find, had to park 6 streets over. I got to the hill that the graduation was done on and as soon as I got to the area and tried to go down the stairs to sit on the hill security screamed "everyone off the stairs" the only way to get off the stairs was to go under the handrail or take them all the way down the hill. I went under the bar to sit on the hill which was extremely muddy from the rain the day before thankfully I brought a blanket or I would have been covered in mud. The trees at the bottom block a lot of the stage area the students were sitting near. Very pretty college all together.

A beautiful town and one not to miss. I veered left off the main highway (went out of my route) to…read morevisit here. I read so many nice articles about Staunton and how historic it is. Voted a best small town of America and what a well deserved title for this amazing town started 1800. I'm amazed at so many original buildings are still here and how beautiful the vibe is. I saw some amazing unique types of business that you won't see anywhere else. They even had a camera museum full of all the old cameras we had as kids given to us by our great grandparents. The rectangle Kodak camera, Polaroid cameras. That place was great. The antique shops were full of everything my great grandma had in her house that's just gone nowadays. Telephones of course, sewing machines, washboards and jewelry boxes. Staunton was a wonderland you just have to see! Enjoy my photos and put Staunton on your road trip list!

Staunton has been recognized as one of "The 20 Best Small Towns in America." After a few days here,…read moreI can understand why, especially if you are interested in the history of the American South. Incorporated officially in 1801, its founding goes back at least to 1747 when the plan for a town at this location was developed by the colonial governor of the Virginia Colony, and given the name Staunton after the popular governor's wife, Rebecca. I guess the name "Gooch," didn't pass muster (The actual name of the appointed official). The arrival of T.J. Collins in 1891 was the primary factor in the town having such a rich and diverse commercial and residential architecture. He and his two sons designed over 200 buildings downtown, primarily along Beverley and Augusta Streets, the main intersection. A guided or even unguided walking tour will show you many styles of classic architecture, including Romanesque Revival, Second Empire, Chateauesque, Richardsonian Romanesque, Queen Anne, and Italianate. The Staunton Public Library is a result of the refurbishment of the original schoolhouse drafted and built under the guidance of T.J. He left behind a town center that make it unique and worthy of a few days exploration. When exhausted from all the intricacies of architecture and physically tired from climbing up and down the hills, you can take a break and visit The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum and catch a live performance at Blackfriars Theater. While there aren't many five star restaurants here, there are enough local kitchens to keep you satisfied and a brace of taverns and breweries to keep your stomach full and whistle wet almost any hour of the day, except Monday, when it seems most of town is closed up tight.

Upstairs on the third floor, a very helpful office staff member who apologized for the…read morereorganization but she let us in on Friday when we were supposed to have called ahead for an appointment. Saved time before going to the Courthouse because they had the relevant indexes!

The Augusta County Courthouse in Staunton is a Beaux Arts landmark completed in 1901 and designed…read moreby local architect T.J. Collins. Its red brick exterior, domed cupola and classical portico make it one of the most architecturally distinctive courthouses in Virginia. Augusta County itself was formed in 1745 and named for Princess Augusta of Saxe‑Gotha, mother of King George III. The courthouse sits within Staunton's Beverley Historic District, a dense, walkable neighborhood that grew around the original 18th century courthouse site, which has hosted successive county courthouses since 1755, long before modern traffic patterns existed. On a Sunday morning, the area was surprisingly lively, with the nearby pedestrian district full of people enjoying the shops and restaurants. Navigating the one‑way streets while hunting for parking was a bit of a challenge, but once we got situated, the courthouse's imposing facade made the effort worthwhile. Even with the bustle of the neighborhood, the building still commands attention, standing as a reminder of Staunton's long civic history and the county's centuries-old presence in this exact spot. [Review 1214 of 2026 - 1579 in Virginia - 26393 overall]

This morning dozens of people gather outside Staunton Courthouse waiting to go in for whatever…read moreappointment they had. Some starting around 8 AM some closer to 9 AM, no one was permitted to enter. Eventually a sheriff (around 9AM) comes out to hang a sign on the door "Courthouse closed due to flooding". When people took out their phones to take photos of the sign, mind you no one was contacted to cancel their appointments (that they likely had missed a day of work for), they were told they were an allowed because it was a government building. Now my understanding is Stanton is a tourist town that in fact promotes publicity and photo taking, including the "State" courthouse. None of these patrons were contacted letting them know their appointments were canceled, they stand out side, some more than and hour.....then to have proof of the sign, that was posted after their appointments were supposed to have already started.... THEY WERE DENIED. Talk about injustice. Total BS. ** 0 stars should be an option**