Today In History

August 22, 1889 — As had been expected almost daily for several weeks past, Hon. William Milnes died at his home in this county last Wednesday evening about 5 o’clock, and was buried with Masonic […]

August 21, 1890 — Our public school will open Monday, Sept. 15. All should make a note of this fact, and see that the children are ready to enter the first day and continue a […]

August 20, 1987 — The sound of a horn split the air. Seconds later 10 tons of explosives made a pile of rubble out of a long-time Luray landmark. After 105 years of towering 90 […]

August 19, 1965 — A hearing held here last Thursday by the Highway Department to get local opinion on a proposed U.S. 211 bypass for Luray failed to develop any concrete results except to point […]

August 18, 1911 — The Luray Fire Department will leave for Newport News next Tuesday morning. About 25 or 30 members are expected to go. The reel team has been in daily practice for the […]

August 17, 1989 — Shenandoah’s newest police chief, Charles Hammer should have no trouble at his latest job. That’s because “Charles” as he is commonly known in the town, previously served as chief. The same […]