Staunton launches VADeed Alert; neighboring localities add deed-alert options, historical grants & VA250 Passport [developing]
Key Questions
What is VADeed Alert and how can residents sign up?
VADeed Alert is a service launched by Staunton Clerk Falls on March 13, allowing parcel owners to sign up for notifications about deed recordings. Residents can sign up by calling 540-332-3874. It aims to prevent fraud by alerting property owners to potential unauthorized changes.
What digitization projects have occurred in Waynesboro and Augusta County?
Waynesboro Clerk Briggs and Augusta Clerk Landes have digitized records from 1745-1845. Landes received a $27k grant to restore 1745-1778 plats and wills. These efforts improve access to historical documents.
What is the VA250 Passport program?
The VA250 Passport is a program by the Virginia Museum of History and Culture (VMHC) inviting travelers to explore historic sites and collect stamps. It celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and boosts tourism. Rocktown History is a VMHC affiliate participating in the program.
How is Rocktown History involved with VMHC?
Rocktown History has joined the Virginia Museum of History and Culture as an affiliate for historic investments in Virginia history museums. This partnership enhances local historical preservation and tourism efforts. It aligns with initiatives like the VA250 Passport.
What historical spotlight is featured in Augusta County?
Augusta County highlights the Blue Ridge Tunnel history, built to connect Central Virginia and the West. The 'We The People' article details the people who constructed it. This ties into broader regional historical preservation efforts.
Staunton Clerk Falls rolled out VADeed Alert 3/13 (parcel signup, 540-332-3874). Waynesboro Briggs, Augusta Landes digitized 1745-1845; Landes $27k grant restores 1745-1778 plats/wills; Rocktown VMHC affiliate + VA250 Passport for historic site stamps boosting tourism; Augusta Blue Ridge Tunnel history spotlight. Priority: signup guides, outreach, fraud prevention, local passport affiliates.