| Staunton,
Virginia, called “Queen City of the
Shenandoah Valley”, is noted for its
stunning array of well-preserved homes in a wide variety of architectural styles.
Staunton, VA draws visitors from all around the region. Unlike so many of
the towns in the Valley, Staunton luckily escaped invasion during the brutal
Civil War, and the care and attention of
city leaders to its five
historic districts delights tourists who flock here each season. Staunton, VA, founded in 1747,
reported a population of 23,583 in the 2000 Census.
Staunton is one of Virginia’s
independent cities,
and the seat of surrounding Augusta
County. Staunton’s influence merges with Augusta County’s other
independent city of Waynesboro, forming
the
Staunton-Waynesboro Metro Area, the regional hub of commerce and culture.
Staunton, Virginia claims a strategic location, ideal for incoming new businesses.
Located at the junction of Interstates 64 and 81, Staunton lies only 35 minutes
from historic Lexington and
Harrisonburg, and their three major
universities. Staunton, VA houses the Mary
Baldwin College, an outstanding women’s institute, featuring unique programs
such as the military program,
Virginia Women's Institute for Leadership, and the
Program for the Exceptionally Gifted.
Staunton also contains the excellent Virginia
School for the Deaf and Blind.
Staunton, VA residents celebrate their
lifestyle in many annual events and expos. Ethnic traditions come to life
in the African
American Heritage Festival and the
Celtic Music and Dance
Festival. Staunton’s Wool Days and the
Virginia Hot Glass Festival honor the Shenandoah
Valley’s rich craft heritage. Two other major musical celebrations include
Fortune Williams Music Festival
and the Staunton
Musical Festival. The country music legends, the
Statler Brothers, call this lively community
home, and often appear at local musical events.
Staunton, VA offers
Augusta County
a variety of cultural amenities. Found here is the
Blackfriar's
Playhouse, home to the American
Shakespeare Company when they are not on tour. Staunton houses the
Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
and the Virginia Frontier Culture Museum,
which recreates pioneer living. The
Staunton Military Academy Museum
honors our patriots. Sports fans here support the
Staunton Braves as well as the
Valley Baseball League.
Staunton, Virginia exemplifies small-city
living at its finest. Nestled in one of
America's most beautiful valleys, Staunton residents enjoy stunning local natural
splendors, such as the Grand Caverns,
the Natural Chimneys, the
George Washington/Jefferson National Forest
and the Shenandoah National Park.
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