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A black-and-white photo of old houses connected by a dirt road

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.

January 22, 2020

More historic preservation? Alternative sites? Residents suggest ways to protect Denton building

By Bridget Manley, Publisher

With Rockingham County floating plans to purchase and potentially raze the old Denton building in downtown Harrisonburg, now is the time to consider a historic preservation ordinance to protect buildings and neighborhoods from destruction, the head of Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance said Tuesday.