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February 16, 2025

Founding footsteps: Harrisonburg history will come to the fore as part of VA250

By Olivia DeWan, contributor

What does it take for a small cluster of springs in a rugged valley to become the heart of a thriving city? For Thomas Harrison, the answer was a vision, generosity and a deep connection to the land that would one day bear his name. 

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