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Guest Blog by Chris Lassiter: Past, Present, and Future of Black Business in Staunton

Feb 26, 2026 / logansm

Born and raised in Staunton, Chris Lassiter is an unofficial ambassador of Visit Staunton. He's constantly telling everyone in his network to visit his hometown at every opportunity. A storyteller with Staunton Black Business Collective, Chris can be found wherever conversations around helping the community flourish are happening.  Since I’m guest blogging for Visit Staunton, I’d love to tell you about one of my all-time favorite Staunton visits. More

National Indie Bookshop Day in Staunton!

Apr 22, 2025 / cormierkb

"Bookshops are dreams built of wood and paper. They are time travel and escape and knowledge and power. They are, simply put, the best of places."  Evan Friss, The Bookshop Staunton is known for the American Shakespeare Center, Queen City Mischief and Magic and the Heifetz Music Festival. More

Staunton Is Made of Magic

Apr 18, 2025 / egnidziejko

Many people flock to Staunton in September to mingle with wizards and dragons at the annual Queen City Mischief and Magic Festival. However, Staunton is made of magic every day of the year! Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, Staunton, Virginia is the kind of place where everyday moments feel like a special kind of magic made just for you. More