Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Question: What year was the Great Stalacpipe Organ at Luray Caverns installed?

Answer: In 1954. It was designed by Leland W. Sprinkle, a mathematician and electronics scientist, who spent three years meticulously selecting stalactites that would produce a unique pitch. The instrument uses rubber mallets to gently tap these formations, turning them into an organ that spans more than three acres of underground space.