Today In History

July 27, 1961 — A new use for by- products from animal hides may be on the horizon as the result of research done at the Virginia Oak Tannery and the Virginia Polytechnic Institute. The […]

July 26, 1990 — Fort Rhodes, one of Page County’s most important historic landmarks, was completely destroyed in a lightning-set blaze Friday night. Only two chimneys, the old cellar fort believed to have been a […]

July 25, 1991 — Shenandoah Town Council members Tuesday denied a Shenandoah man’s rezoning request — but not until after a heated debate. The six council members and Mayor Clinton O. Lucas squared off over […]

July 24, 1890 — Luray should be lighted by electricity. The dingy, sickly coal oil lamp doesn’t suit this age, and this town. They are no good. They are a nuisance and should get out […]

July 23, 1891 — Having never seen anything in your valuable journal from this section of the moral vineyard, we will endeavor to write down a few items that may be of interest to your […]

July 22, 1965 — Three Page County men have been arrested and charged with breaking and entering the Hawksbill Service Station and Restaurant on U.S. 340 east of Stanley early Monday morning. They are being held […]