About the Waynesboro, Staunton and Harrisonburg, Virginia Area 

About Waynesboro,VA. 

The community of Waynesboro, Va in Augusta County sits at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the eastern portion of the scenic and historic Shenandoah Valley. It is the intersecting point of Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway. A portion of Interstate 64 falls within the city limits. The South River - one of the two forks of the mighty Shenandoah - runs directly through the city. The state capital, Richmond, is 90 miles northwest of Waynesboro, and Washington D.C. is 125 miles to the southwest. Named in 1797 for Mad Anthony Wayne, a Revolutionary War hero, this picturesque city has retained the charm of the Shenandoah Valley while embracing modern progress.  

The Waynesboro, Va real estate sales market consists of single-family detached homes and townhouses. It has many new planned neighborhoods with beautiful new construction. It is a very peaceful place to retire. Downtown Waynesboro is a Main Street community and a historic district. This pedestrian-friendly area is home to businesses, museums, arts and cultural centers, unique restaurants, specialty shops and a Farmers Market. The town also hosts many unique festivals and special events to celebrate its history and culture. 

Known for its strong sense of family and community, Waynesboro public schools recognize that children are the future and are committed to creating healthy learning environments and providing quality instruction. Located here is the private, boys-only Fishburne Military Boarding School. City parks provide recreation and relaxation for the entire family with courts, ball fields, playgrounds, picnic tables and grills. Tourism, industrial production, and retail remain vital to the Waynesboro economy. For the sports fan, the Generals of the Valley Baseball League play in Waynesboro. 

Three airports serve the area: the Charlottesville-Albemarle Regional Airport (25 miles east), the Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (25 miles north), and Waynesboro Eagles Nest. Small-town charm, friendly people and unparalleled natural beauty make Waynesboro a wonderful place to call home. [1] It is located in the Shenandoah Valley, near many important historical markers of the Civil War and Shenandoah National Park.  

Waynesboro is also home to the Shenandoah Valley Art Center, Inc., a community arts organization established to support enjoyment of -- and participation in -- the arts, through classes, workshops, lectures, discussions, hands-on experience, demonstrations, concerts, recitals and other art-related activities. The Artisans Center of Virginia is an official statewide craft center dedicated to supporting Virginia artisans and displaying their work. The Center also offers classes and promotes the cultural importance of traditional crafts. A retail gallery features works by more than 100 artisans from across the state. 

About Staunton, VA 

History records indicate that the first white settler to travel over the Blue Ridge Mountains was John Lewis, who settled in the Staunton area in 1732. Since Staunton escaped the Civil War undamaged, its 18th and early 19th century homes and buildings still stand today and are beautifully preserved. 

One of Staunton’s main streets, Beverley, is named after William Beverley who received a grant from King George of about 120,000 acres sometime around 1736. By 1747, Beverley had designed a small village. A few years later, the General Assembly chartered Beverley’s village, which was then named Staunton, using the last name of the wife of a colonial governor; Governor Gooch. Staunton was incorporated as a city in 1871. 

Staunton's exceptional collection of historic preservation areas include the Gospel Hill Historic District, so named in the late 1790s when religious meetings were held at its blacksmith shop. Its elegant homes include examples of Victorian, Greek Revival, and Federal styles. The Downtown Historic District is a compact 19th-century "Main Street" with buildings that date from 1860 to 1920. It includes an awareness of Victorian-era architecture. Its Wharf Historic District proclaims the days when the railroad changed Staunton from a rural village to a center of business.  

Staunton (pronounced Stanten) is known for being the birthplace of President Woodrow Wilson and the home of Mary Baldwin College. Staunton is also home to the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind. 

Community Arts include Visual Arts, Music, Gallery Walks, Film & Cinema, and Theater. 

Collegiate baseball includes the Staunton Braves. They play a 40-game schedule each summer. Each of the eight communities that support the league, lend assistance by housing players, providing jobs, and financially supporting the team, as well as buying tickets for games. 

City of Staunton operates a golf course within the city at Gypsy Hill. Staunton also features a private country club. 

You don’t need to travel to the big cities to satisfy your craving for good food. From bistros in historic settings to country inns surrounded by picturesque views, you’ll find practically every type of dining choice possible.
 

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