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How Staunton Became America’s Fourth of July Town

How a quiet park, four hometown stars, and 25 summers of free concerts made Staunton the place America comes to celebrate itself.

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Brad Thomas
Jun 27, 2026
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There is a version of American patriotism manufactured for television and another kind that grows from a specific place, belonging to specific people. Staunton has …

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