Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
The Staunton downtown area has been extensively revitalized with a wide assortment of antique shops, craft and specialty outlets and other shops in a Victorian setting. This charming city is the Birthplace of President Woodrow Wilson, and visitors can visit the beautiful home and gardens. The Frontier Culture Museum features four different farms showcasing the lifestyles of the early pioneers that settled here.
Attractions
FRONTIER CULTURE MUSEUM 540-332-7850 Voice
Fax: 540-332-9989 540-332-9212 TTY
www.frontiermuseum.org
1250 Richmond Road, P. O. Box 810, Staunton, VA 24402
I-81 Exit 222 to Rte 250 West, entrance 1/2 mi on left.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Four living history farms representing pre-immigration life in Europe, and America prior to the Civil War.
PARKING: 6 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Concrete, asphalt, fine sandy gravel trails do have steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs.
ENTRANCE: At building 50 yds from parking lot. Entry doors, 34 in. wide, open in with pull handle located 44 in. above floor. Exit doors, 34 in. wide, open out, with push handle 44 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Beside entrance and 1/2 way along trail. Doors 34 in. wide, open out. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 12-24 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 36 in. Pipes wrapped.
ELEVATOR: In educational and research center-limited public access for library and lecture hall.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are tours in American Sign Language, for groups only, with advance reservations. Captioned orientation video used.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits such as weaving, gardening, cooking, etc., and signs with contrasting background.
For guests with mobility disabilities, who can not go up stairs in farmhouses, the museum has photo albums of the 2nd story available. Free admission for person assisting guest in wheelchair. 3 motorized scooters available free of charge.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 36-38 in. wide. Counters 50 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles usually clear of temporary displays.
STAFF TRAINING: Museum staff trained annually to serve guests with mobility, visual or hearing impairments by various agency staff with disabilities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards MC, DS, AE and V. Admission fee. Open 9-5 daily. Winter Hours: 10-4 Dec 1-Mar 15. Allow 3 hours for a self-guided walking tour. Call for information for visitors with disabilities. Pets prohibited, but assistance animals are welcome.
BLACKFRIARS PLAYHOUSE-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE CENTER
540-851-1733 Toll-free: 877-682-4236
www.americanshakespearecenter.com
10 South Market Street, Staunton, VA 24401
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: A world-class theatre, an internationally acclaimed theatre company that performs Shakespeare’s works under their original staging conditions-on a simple stage, without elaborate sets, and with the audience sharing the same light as the actors.
PARKING: 13 designated accessible parking spaces, located 1 1/2 blocks away. Nearby ramps well marked. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Paved paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Slight upgrade may require assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Length of paths 50 ft.
ENTRANCE: Located on street level in front of building. Doors easily opened, assistance is available.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located all 3 floors. Available without steps. Doors open in. No turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible stalls have doors opening in, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available. Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR: In front lobby. Serves all levels. Buttons in braille and raised. Door stays open 10 seconds. Audible floor change signal.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Accessible phones located all floors. Lowered phones. Amplified headsets.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
Special guide book for guests with disabilities.
For guests with hearing disabilities, signing interpreters are available with advance notice. Written scripts available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs in large print, with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
STAFF TRAINING: Ushers have been trained to serve guests with mobility, visual, or hearing disabilities. We have a standard manual with the assistance of the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind.
TRINITY CHURCH 540-886-9182
Fax: 540-885-3096 www.forministry.com/24401tec
214 West Beverley Street (P.O. Box 208), Staunton, VA 24401
Downtown Staunton - take I-81, exit 222 - follow US 250 w to downtown. Go west on Johnson St. to Church St. Go right on Church St. - parking spaces are on right side.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Historic church located in downtown Staunton, restored in 2000. Famous for stained glass windows, some by Tiffany. Was site of Virginia General Assembly in 1781.
PARKING: 4 designated accessible parking spaces. Located Church St. between Beverly and Johnson. Nearby ramps well marked.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Brick - some with uneven texture. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Length of paths 100 ft.
ENTRANCE: Northwest corner of main church. 3 exterior steps, each 7 in. high. Handrails on left/right. Ramps provided. Entry doors, 39 in. wide, easily opened with push bar handle.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Wheelchair accessible rest room.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, signing interpreters are available with advance notice. Amplified audio units, written scripts and tour brochure also available.
For guests with visual disabilities, sermons and prayer books are available in large print.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Organized Saturday tours each week. Phone for details. Non-smoking facility.
WOODROW WILSON BIRTHPLACE AT THE PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY 540-885-0897
888-4WOODRO (Toll Free) Fax: 540-886-9874 www.woodrowwilson.org
24 North Coalter Street, Staunton, VA 24402
I-81, Exits 222 or 225, follow signs.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Fully restored Antebellum era home gives authentic picture of Shenandoah Valley life at the time. Museum covers Wilson’s public life, includes 1919 Presidential limousine.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space located next to museum.
TYPES OF PATHS: Brick and slate. To access second floor, there is an outside path from the first floor with a grade requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs. Interior has flat carpet or wood floor.
ENTRANCE: Front of museum. Glass entry doors, 40 in. wide, easily open out with clearly marked knob handle located 38 in. above floor. Birthplace building has a portable ramp leading to a door approximately 40 in. wide. Guide opens door.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In museum. Doors are 31 in. wide, and open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. wide doors opening out and handrails. 15 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 32 in. Pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator with sound indicator located in museum.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities,there are signing interpreters available with advance notice, and written scripts .
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
For guests with mobility disabilities,there is a pictorial exhibition of third floor rooms.
GIFT SHOP: Not accessible to guests in wheelchairs. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC. Admission fee. Group rates. Open 9-5 daily, Mar-Oct, 10-4, Nov-Feb.
BELLE GRAE INN 540-886-5151
Fax: 540-886-6641 www.bellegrae.com
515 West Frederick Street, Staunton, VA 24401
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces, and 1 wheelchair accessible parking place with 96 inch wide accessible aisle.
ENTRANCE: Doors easily opened.
FACILITIES: Luggage handling and non-smoking rooms available.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located at Old Inn & Garden Room. Turns to enter. Unisex restrooms have handrails. Accessible stalls have handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height. Accessible restroom checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex and/or companion assisted rest
room available at the public rest room.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Located on Old Inn & Jefferson House floors. 2 wheelchair accessible rooms each with queen-size bed on a frame with no obstruction beneath. Unneeded furniture can be removed. 60 in. circular clear space in room. Grab bar in tub. Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for a lateral transfer. Handrail with toilet. Flashing light smoke alarms, TTY, phone flasher, door knock light, closed captioned TV or decoder.
RESTAURANT: All tables accessible for guests in wheelchairs. There is increased wattage lighting in dining and meeting areas.
SAFETY PROCEDURES: Guests in wheelchairs routinely assigned to first floor rooms. Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities and their type, in case of emergency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC and AE. Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM.
HOLIDAY INN GOLF & CONFERENCE CENTER
540-248-6020
Fax: 540-248-2902 www.holidayinnstaunton.com
152 Fairway Lane, Staunton, VA 24401
I-81 Exit 225 at Woodrow Wilson Parkway and Country Club Road.
PARKING: 8 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
ENTRANCE: Located at front of hotel. 1 exterior step, 3 in. in height. Ramps provided. Electric doors.
FACILITIES: Lowered drinking fountains. Luggage handling available. Non-smoking rooms available.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In lobby. Doors are 36 in. wide, open out. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 18 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 30 in. Pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator with sound indicator. Interior of car is 88 in. by 53 in.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone. TTY.
ACCOMMODATIONS: First floor, accessible by elevator. 4 wheelchair accessible rooms. 2 have 2 double beds and 2 have king-size beds, each on a frame with no obstruction beneath. Cots available. Unneeded furniture can be removed. 60 in. circular clear space in room and bath. Bathroom door is 36 in. wide, with 1/2 in. sill. Grab bar in tub. Hand held shower heads. Sink 30 in. high. Pipes wrapped. Handrail with toilet. 19 in. toilet seat height. Room numbers with recessed markings. Flashing light smoke alarms, TTY, phone flasher, door knock light, and closed captioned TV or decoder. Lowered closet rods. Extended drapery rod pulls. Lowered light switches, thermostat and peep holes.
STAFF TRAINING: Front desk personnel and bellmen have been trained to serve guests using wheelchairs, guests having mobility, visual or hearing impairments. New personnel are trained to assist guests with special needs and the location of special equipment.
RESTAURANT: There are 20 tables for guests in wheelchairs, located upper level, main dining room. Table height is 28 in. Menus are available on non-glossy surface.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC, DC, DS, CB, AE and JCB. Check-in 3 PM, check-out noon. Children 18 and under stay free. Room service available. Pool and cable TV.
MICROTEL INN 540-887-0200
Fax: 540-887-9676 www.microtel-virginia.com
200 Frontier Drive, Staunton, VA 24401
I-81 exit 222, Rte 250 W. Left at Burger King. Inn on right.
PARKING: 3 designated accessible parking spaces. Parking space 8 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 3 ft. wide. Nearby ramps well marked.
ENTRANCE: Automatic entry doors, 36 in. wide.
FACILITIES: Lowered drinking fountains. Signage printed in contrasting colors with raised lettering. Non-smoking rooms available.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Doors 36 in. wide, open in. Accessible stalls with handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 12 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available. Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.
ELEVATOR: In lobby, serving all levels. Door width 42 in. Control buttons 42 in. high. Elevator car is 52 in. by 52 in. Buttons in braille, and raised. Door stays open 15 seconds. Audible floor change signal.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone located 1st floor near front desk. Numbers are raised.
ACCOMMODATIONS: 4 wheelchair accessible rooms, 2 on first floor and 2 on second floor, each with 1 or 2 queen-size beds on frames with no obstruction beneath. 60 inch circular clearspace in room and in bathroom. Bathroom door is 36 in. wide. Grab bar in tub. Roll-in showers. Hand held shower heads. Wrapped pipes. Handrail with the toilet. 19 in. toilet seat height. Wheelchair can be parked beside the toilet for a lateral transfer (32 in. min.) Room numbers with braille and raised markings. Large digit display alarm clocks. Smoke alarm with flashing light. TTY. Amplified phones. Room light flashes when phone rings. Closed captioned TV or decoder. Door knock light. Vibrating alarm clock. Lever handles on doors. Closet rods wheelchair height. Lowered peep holes, thermostats and light switches. Extended drapery rod pulls.
SAFETY PROCEDURES: Wheelchair guests routinely assigned to first floor rooms. Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type, in case of emergency.
Restaurant
TASTEE-FREEZ 540-886-4191
2207 West Beverley Street, Rte. 254 West, Staunton, VA 24401
I-64 East/West, I-81 North/South, Rte 11 North/South - to Staunton follow Rte 254 West.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces. Parking space 8 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 3 ft. wide. Ramps nearby well marked.
ENTRANCE: In front of building. Glass entry doors easily open out with clearly marked handles .
FACILITIES: Steps from the lobby level to public rooms. Signage printed with raised and recessed lettering.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located dining area. Doors are 36 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 10 in. between commode and wall. Accessible stall checked for obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Located outside. Numbers raised.
DINING: There are 4 tables for guests in wheelchairs, located in dining area. Aisle width between tables is 24 in.
