Dive Into History with ACHS
If you are looking into local history, we are here to help!
Whether you are researching family history, your property, or delving into some other history mystery, chances are we can help you. Over the past 60+ years the Augusta County Historical Society has amassed an extensive collection of documents, maps, photographs, and objects to help unlock the answers that you are seeking. We also have several thousand volumes in our research library along with hundreds of family history and local history research files.
CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE RESOURCES
Our Augusta Community Portal has a growing numbers of links to online resources at ACHS and beyond. Included are indexes to 60 years of our research bulletin and 30 years of our newsletter, maps, cemetery records, and much more.
VISIT US IN PERSON
An in person visit provides the opportunity to peruse our library shelves as well as our family and research files. Our Archivist and research volunteers are available Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. or by appointment. Email us below to schedule a visit.
REQUEST RESEARCH ASSISTANCE
If you are unable to visit us in person, please complete our research request form linked below. We will work to add your request to our queue. Please allow 10 business days from submission for a response from us.
Location
RR Smith Center
for History & Art
20 S. New Street
Staunton, VA 24401
Hours
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
10 am to 1 pm