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🌱 How Luray’s historic Black school still serves local kids today.
Luray, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Luray! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Luray’s historic Black school still serves local kids today.
- See which Page County and Luray students made spring college honor rolls.
- Thinking of going up Skyline Drive? Don’t miss this Luray-area overlook.
Also on today's calendar: July 4th Weekend At National Harbor and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the bird say when he flew over Walmart? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Hazy sun, very hot and humid, with a high of 97 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny; very hot, humid, temps: high: 98, low: 72.
- Friday: Very hot; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 100 and low of 71 degrees.
• Luray unveils portrait of community leader for whom Black school was named (afroconsciousmedia.com) — Luray residents now have a face to match the legacy of Andrew J. Jackson, as a newly unveiled portrait honors the Black merchant whose name the historic Black school carried for decades. Community members, school officials, and descendants gathered at the former school site, which today operates as a free rec center offering tutoring, meals, and summer programs for Page County children.
• College and universities report on spring graduates, honors among Page County students (pagevalleynews.com) — Page County families, including those in Luray, can celebrate a long list of local students earning spring 2026 degrees and academic honors from colleges like JMU, Radford, Shenandoah, Ohio Wesleyan, SNHU, and Cedarville. The roundup highlights Dean’s and President’s Lists, work-based learning, and recent graduates tied directly to Page County communities.
• This Shenandoah Valley View Proves The Blue Ridge Mountains Outshine Any Virginia Beach Sunset (myfamilytravels.com) — If you’re in Luray, one of the most spectacular nearby sunset spots is Stony Man Mountain Overlook in Shenandoah National Park, officially listed with a Luray address. The article walks you through driving Skyline Drive, hiking the short Stony Man Trail, and timing your visit for unforgettable views, wildlife encounters, and year-round photo opportunities high above the Shenandoah Valley.
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July 4th Weekend At National Harbor →
National Harbor, National Harbor
12:00 pm
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Artist in Residence Public Program with Matt Stock
Shenandoah National Park , Luray, VA 22835 -
Independence Day Holiday Observed - County Offices Closed →
Page County, VA Calendar Luray, VA 22835 -
Tom Wopat "Luke Duke" @ Luray →
Cooter's Place - Luray, 4768 US-211, Luray
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Luray July 4th Celebration →
Luray Caverns, 101 Cave Hill Rd, Luray
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Sit & Stitch @Page Public Library →
Page Public Library, 100 Zerkel St, Luray
11:00 am -
Youth Cheer Camp
Luray High Luray, VA 22835
5:30 pm -
Board of Supervisors Work Session →
Page County Board of Supervisors County Government Center > Board of Supervisors Room - 103 South C
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Board of Equalization Meeting →
Page County, VA Calendar, 103 South Court Street Suite F, Luray
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Purcellville Wine and Food Festival →
Fireman's Field Complex, 250 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, VA, 20132
2:00 pm
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Page County VA250 Dedication Ceremony in Stanley →
Ed Good Memorial Park And Hawksbill Skatepark, 332 E Main St, Stanley
6:30 pm -
An Evening with Nocturnal Neighbors: Exploring Echoes After Dark →
Seven Bends State Park, 2111 S Hollingsworth Rd, Woodstock
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Tai Chi with Sifu RW Godlewski →
Rappahannock County Library, 4 Library Rd, Washington
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Copper Fox Distillery — Bingo Night In Sperryville →
Copper Fox Distillery Sperryville, 9 River Ln, Sperryville
6:00 pm
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Delaware North posted a job opening for Housekeeper, Skyland Lodge in Luray. Apply here.
- Community Housing Partners posted a job opening for Apartment Maintenance Technician II in New Market. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Luray here.
Woodstock
- Communities ready to celebrate the Fourth of July (nvdaily.com)
- Before the first settlers: Exploring Shenandoah County's earliest history (nvdaily.com)
- 2026 Girls Tennis Player of the Year: Central's Eye puts together stellar junior season (nvdaily.com)
Shenandoah
- Harding graduates from Shenandoah University (wvnews.com)
- Fundraiser by Kathleen Wissinger : Support Orchard Workers After Spring Freeze (gofundme.com)
- Which national parks are pet-friendly? What to know before you go. (thestate.com)
Ok Luray! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Cheap, cheap (Thank you maryanne L. for sending it in!)
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