Experience the rich history of Augusta County, founded in 1738, on this driving tour featuring four private homes located in the villages of Verona, Mount Sidney, and Fort Defiance. Visitors will follow tributaries of the Shenandoah River through picturesque rolling hills to properties located ten miles or less northeast of Staunton. This rural area features seasonal crops, vineyards, hiking trails, and battlefields. Several vintage houses served as havens, hospitals, and military headquarters during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.