by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Sep 18, 2013 | Blog
We have to applaud the early explorers for their bravery, determination, perseverance, and fearlessness of the unknown elements, terrain, disease, and beasts. Without them, we would not have civilization in this area as we know it today. As early as 1669 and 1670 John...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Aug 26, 2013 | Blog
General Anthony Wayne and his family estate of Waynesborough in Chester County, Pennsylvania are synonymous in acquiring our namesake. In tribute, the General Wayne Hotel was erected and was host to many important figures – General and Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower,...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Jul 21, 2013 | Blog
by Richard G. Williams, Jr. In 1947, a 12-year old boy sat at a desk in a bedroom of his grandfather’s home. There he sketched a pencil drawing of his hero–General Robert E. Lee. It is an excellent profile likeness of the good General; especially considering it was...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Jun 16, 2013 | Blog
Here’s an earlier depiction of the early Basic and Waynesboro area. It is taken from the book, “1835 Gazetteer of Virginia and the District of Columbia” by Joseph Martin. “Waynesboro’s P.V. 109 ms. from R. and 10 from W., situated at the...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Jun 16, 2013 | Blog
Well before the Romans, or the Greeks or the Egyptians created their cultures, an ethnic group known as the “First People” began its colonization of North American. There are a number of theories of how the original settlers came to the continent. Some belive they...
by Waynesboro Heritage Foundation | Jun 16, 2013 | Blog
This Spring is located at the south bend of Arch Avenue near the back of the Crompton Plant. This spring was also noted for its minerals and “healing” qualities. Water cress is visible along these banks today. In this immediate area, the hikers of the...
