If you love history, New Market Battlefield is one of those places that gets under your skin in the…read morebest way. The moment you step onto the grounds, you can almost feel May 15, 1864, unfolding around you. The fields are quiet now, but they hold the echo of the day the VMI Cadets -- boys, really -- marched into a real war and changed the course of the battle. The park is immaculately kept. Walking the Field of Lost Shoes with the mountains in the background feels like standing inside a painting and a memory at the same time. The interpretive signs do a great job placing you exactly where key movements happened -- Breckinridge's line, the Union artillery positions, the cadets' charge. If you're a detail-hound, this battlefield lets you connect dots you didn't even know you were missing. Highlights: * The Bushong Farm is a time capsule. You walk through it and suddenly you're in 1864, wondering what the family heard, saw, and feared as the battle rolled over their home. * The terrain itself is the best "exhibit." Once you see the slopes and fields in person, the tactics make so much more sense. * There's an almost sacred calm to the place -- the kind of quiet that makes you pause before you speak. Tips: Wear good shoes, explore the whole field, and take your time. Don't rush it. This isn't a battlefield you see -- it's one you feel. Bottom line: If you're a history buff, this battlefield isn't just worth visiting -- it's essential. It's intimate, haunting, and unforgettable. The New Market cadets left their mark on this field, and somehow, the field still leaves one on you.

Beautiful battlefield well kept up with the history of the battle the farm is well preserved and…read morenice to see how they lived in 1862 the museum on the grounds is beautiful and has the history of the battlefield and muskets and hand guns used in the civil war definitely a place worth exploring

So glad that we an had opportunity to visit the beautiful and historic Spotts-Coffman house. I've…read morebeen in and around Staunton my entire life, and loved to be able to go into one of the old town houses. The guide goes over the history of the house and of Charlotte Spotts DeBaun Coffman, a local figure in the history of Staunton, who owned the home and lived there from 1901 to 1988. The Victorian era embellishments in the house are beautiful, with detailed ceilings, doors, floors, and stained glass. The furniture, decor, and odds and ends they've chosen make the house cozy and interesting. None of Charlotte's original furniture is in the house, but what's there now fits the style of her era, and most of it is based around the Victorian time frame. Don't forget to say hello to the duckling for me! You can tell that the owner and guide, Kevin, truly loves the house and is doing a wonderful job keeping a vital part of history alive. He treats Charlotte's memory with dignity and respect, and shows off the house with obvious pride. They also host special events like a Holiday Tea or a Murder Mystery night, which I'd love to attend some day. Tours are available on an appointment basis - if you plan on visiting the Woodrow Wilson House and Museum down the street, give them a call and see if a time slot is available. We paid $15 a person, which I never mind spending on something like this. If you'd like to visit Charlotte's grave, she and her family members (and both husbands!) are in the nearby beautiful and historic Thornrose Cemetery. Enter from Thornrose Ave and take a right; circle past the large mausoleum and the plots will be on your left. Look for the large "Spotts" stone - the markers are all right by the road.

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.

This marker is located in downtown Harrisonburg near the county courthouse. It points out the…read moreearliest settlement of this area. The marker is in good condition and there is parking nearby. It reads, "Here Thomas Harrison and wife deeded land for the Rockingham County public buildings, August 5, 1779. The same act established both Louisville, Ky., and Harrisonburg, May, 1780. Named for its founder, the town was also known as Rocktown. It was incorporated in 1849. In its vicinity battles were fought in 1862 and 1864. The present courthouse was built in 1897. Harrisonburg became a city in 1916." Harrisonburg is the county seat of Rockingham County. is home to James Madison University, a public research university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, and Eastern Mennonite University, a private, Mennonite-affiliated liberal arts university. The city has become a bastion of ethnic and linguistic diversity in recent years. Over 1,900 refugees have been settled in Harrisonburg since 2002.. As of 2014, Hispanics or Latinos of any race make up 19% of the city's population. [Review 15622 overall - 1353 in Virginia - 1126 of 2021.]

Great little town with wonderful small businesses. Very friendly and clean. They have the Greenway…read moreTrail that is a 3.3 mile walk along the Hawksbill creek with plenty of wildlife to see. It is paved with benches and picnic tables along the way and decent bathrooms. If only the public would do their part to clean up after themselves, the town tries to keep them clean.

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.

Mandy, the sub post master, was a plethora of information! She was extremely helpful and gave me a…read morelist of other nearby post offices for me to explore. This cute little A frame post office in Lacey Spring was set on a high foundation with a ramp leading to the door, the porch, and has a cool sign out front. Inside was simple and clean, not many shipping supplies in stock. Lacey Spring is an unincorporated village, some research I found called it a neighborhood, with a population so small or insignificant that the census bureau doesn't include them in its census, and may be included in Harrisonburg's population. All my digging found 0 information on the population. There are several historical markers in town, and the sign indicating that you've arrived in this area is a hoot! It was misspelled Lacey Springs instead of Lacey Spring so there's a line through the last S! We got a kick out of that! I guess they didn't want to spring for a new sign! If you're traveling through Rockingham County, on Rt. 11, through these gorgeous mountains, this tiny post office is with a peek! Hours M-F 12:30-4:30 Saturday 9-10:45

Typical racist cops that abuse their power. They pulled me over for going 10 over and made up…read morecharges. Luckily my lawyer was able to get them dismissed but not without wasting my time!

These officers go out of their way to keep our community safe. They are understanding and…read morerespectful and make augusta county a great place to live.