Augusta County Historical Society

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Augusta County Historical Society Founded in 1964, The ACHS is dedicated to sharing and preserving Augusta County's history with others for generations to come.

https://www.wmra.org/2026-11-02/radar-mapping-project-reveals-hidden-history-of-newtown-cemetery?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVWDhBjbG...
11/03/2026

https://www.wmra.org/2026-11-02/radar-mapping-project-reveals-hidden-history-of-newtown-cemetery?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVWDhBjbGNrBVYNZmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEfHJ9QLyEZADndFid3Svtt3O5RlU4tJnQYHjINWZDDIwirCwEFMA-D1vNc7zA_aem_Qy0kE3BxpADNS4f7BWJLTQ

Archaeologists are mapping a historic cemetery in Harrisonburg with ground penetrating radar: a non-invasive way for researchers to see underneath the earth's surface, revealing structures – and people – at risk of being lost to time. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

We had an incredible month debuting the first ever "Shadows, Secrets, and Sin" tours at Thornrose Cemetery, and we could...
10/30/2026

We had an incredible month debuting the first ever "Shadows, Secrets, and Sin" tours at Thornrose Cemetery, and we could not have done it without our incredible sponsors, volunteers and board members. We would like to take the time to recognize:

McDonough Toyota
Henry Funeral Home
John's Computer Service
Chris Van Cleave
Scott Jackson
Alex Davis
Hunter Hanger
Lucinda Cooke
Barbara Wimble
Kevin and Luke Haynes of the Stonewall Brigade Band
Kelleigh Gamble and Branca Theory
Todd Dean and Alex Keller of Richards Wilbert
Ashley Tait
Justin Long
Linda Petzke
Marc Borzelleca
Andrew Phillips
Vera Hailey
Sue Leonard
Diana Easley
Prewitt & Beth Scripps
Kim Harris
Peyton Hamrick

Can't wait to spook you again next October! 👻🪦

10/20/2026

The story of Charles Thomson and his brothers is very much a part of Augusta County's story too!

10/17/2026

ACHS was featured in this week’s Tiny Town Rundown! Our spooky tour of Thornrose continues this weekend! Although we are sold out, stay tuned to our page and eblasts for updates about our 2027 events at Thornrose!

10/10/2026

Page Valley News (PageValleyNews.com) is an online local news site and an independent, locally owned community website serving Page County, Virginia. We provide daily news updates for Luray, Stanley, and Shenandoah.

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20 South New Street
Staunton, VA
24401

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Tuesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Friday 10am - 1pm

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