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Virginia Valley family vacations

After experiencing all the fun things there are to do as a family, you can find out where your family roots lie. Given that Virginia was one of the founding regions in our country's history, there is a plethora of historical information gathered here. Many of our previous area visitors have been able to trace family roots either directly to descendants of the Virginia Valley or have been able to find ancestors who moved from this area. The possibilities are endless and we encourage you take a look while you visit.

Augusta County Courthouse

Wills, deeds, marriage/birth/death records from 1745 to present. Hours:  M-F 8:00 am-5:00 pm Fees: based on records
540-245-5316; 1 E. Johnson St., Staunton, VA

Augusta County Historical Society

at the R.R. Smith Center for History and Art
History gallery and research archives. Hours: 9:00 am-12:00 pm Tu, Th, F Fee: Free 540-248-4151; 20 S. New St., Staunton, VA
www.augustacountyhs.org

Augusta County Library

3714 Churchville Ave., Churchville, VA 24421 (540) 245-5287
www.augustacountylibrary.org

Historic Staunton Foundation

at the R.R. Smith Center for History and Art
Local historic preservation organization providing guidance for architectural rehabilitation and neighborhood revitalization.  Houses T.J. Collins & Sons Architectural Drawing archive (viewing by appointment) Hours:  9:00 am-5:00 pm M-F Fees:  Free
540-885-7676; 20 S. New St., Staunton, VA
www.historicstaunton.org

Staunton City Courthouse

 Deed books, wills, marriage/birth/death records, military inductions/discharges from 1802 to present Hours:  8:30 am-4:30 pm M-F Fees:  varies by record
540-332-3874; 113 E. Beverley St., 3rd floor, Staunton, VA
 

Staunton Public Library

Contact Reference Desk for local history file, genealogy information, census, newspapers from 1836 to present Hours:  M-Th 9:00 am-9:00 pm, F-Sa 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Su 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Fees:  Free
540- 332-3902; 1 Churchville Ave., Staunton, VA 

Thornrose Cemetery

Interment records (including Confederate Soldiers), cemetery records Hours:  9:00 am-2:00 pm (please call for appointment) Fees: Free
540-886-8241; 1041 W. Beverley St., Staunton, VA 
www.thornrose.org

Waynesboro Public Library

600 S Wayne Ave., Waynesboro, VA 22980 (540) 942-6746
www.waynesboro.va.us/library.php

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