The Journey: The history of Staunton's Montgomery Hall Park
The Journey: The history of Stauntonâs Montgomery Hall Park Montgomery Hall Park hosted picnics, swimming lessons and more. (Source: WHSV/Augusta County Historical Society) By Simone McKenny | WHSV | February 12, 2021 at 8:31 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 8:31 PM STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) â Montgomery Hall Park is one of many historical landmarks for the Staunton community. The story of the park begins with a plantation owned by John Howe Peyton. âThat plantation was a success because of the slave labor that was there. About 50 people at any one time were enslaved on the far...