Today In History

May 29, 1890 — The strong feeling exhibited by the townsfolk of Luray, and the earnest desire of our merchants for rest and relief both for themselves and their hard-worked clerks, has at least culminated […]

May 28, 1987 — Negotiations are being completed for the sale of the Mimslyn, Luray’s elegant landmark hotel, it was reported this week. Details of the sale are expected to be announced at a media […]

May 27, 1965 — Luray Little League officially opened Saturday of last week as Hap Heiser threw out the first ball. Heiser, sports editor, was chosen for this honor because of the fact that he […]

May 26, 1887 — Mr. Thomas H. Menefee, son of Mr. G.G. Menefee, of this county, left Page 15 years ago, when only a boy aged 20. He now lives in Terra Haute, Ind., and […]

May 25, 1989 — Acclaimed Virginia artist P. Buckley Moss will be the guest speaker for the 63rd annual banquet of the Page County Chamber of Commerce Thursday, June 15, at Panorama Restaurant on Skyline […]

May 24, 1962 — The Page County Panthers of Coach Carroll Jay won the District 10, Group II high school baseball championship for 1962 by defeating the Clarke County Eagles last Saturday afternoon at Shenandoah, […]