Experiences & Tours
Luray Caverns - 2 Admission Passes
- Item Number
- 141
- Estimated Value
- 54 USD
- Sold
- 34 USD to k454e299
- Number of Bids
- 10 - Bid History
Item Description
Visit magnificent Luray Caverns, the largest and most popular caverns in Eastern America.
Cold air rushing out of a limestone sinkhole atop a big hill west of Luray, Virginia, blew out a candle held by Andrew Campbell, the town tinsmith, on the morning of August 13, 1878. So began the discovery of Luray Caverns.
Campbell, three other men, and his 13-year-old nephew, Quint, were exploring the area, looking for a cave. With the help of local photographer Benton Stebbins, the men dug away loose rocks for four hours before, candle in hand, Campbell and Quint slid down a rope into the cave. They could scarcely believe what they saw. The party had discovered the largest series of caverns in the East, an eerie world of stalactites and stalagmites seen by the light of a candle.
Item Special Note
Non-Transferrable.
Expires 11/30/17.
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