212 S. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA
540-432-8935

The Hardesty-Higgins House Visitor Center is a multi-use facility located in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. Inside on the first floor you will find Visitor Services, Rocktown Gift Shoppe, The Valley Turnpike Museum, The Harrisonburg-Rockingham Civil War Orientation Center and Heritage Bakery & Cafe. Come to learn more about Harrisonburg’s rich historical roots, then stay for a delicious pastry.

212 S. Main St. Harrisonburg, VA
540-432-8935

Located in the historic Hardesty-Higgins House, the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Civil War Orientation Center opened in the fall of 2009. This center informs visitors on the valley’s rich Civil War history. The center also makes it easier for visitors to explore the Civil War sites throughout the area, including Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and parts of southern Page and northern Augusta counties.

620 Simms Ave Harrisonburg, VA
540-437-9213

The Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center hosts the permanent exhibition that celebrates the life of pioneering African-American educator, Lucy F. Simms, and the school named in her honor. The Lucy F. Simms School was built soon after her death and served African-American students from all over Rockingham County and beyond, between 1938 – 1965. The center spans 150 years of history to tell the history of the school and its place at the heart of local community life.

80 Court Square, Harrisonburg VA

Following the First Battle of Winchester on May 25, 1862, Gen. Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson utilized this courthouse and its yard as a prison pen to confine about 2,000 Union soldiers. Additionally, soldiers and townsfolk quenched their thirst at the springhouse in the southwestern corner of Court Square. Come explore this historical site located conveniently in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg.

1164 Turner Ashby Ln. Harrisonburg, VA

Gen. Turner Ashby, in command of Jackson’s cavalry, was mortally wounded at this site, which is now marked with a monument and a small park. His death in June 6, 1862, immediately preceded the battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic. Visit this free historical site in Harrisonburg.

21 Reservoir St, Harrisonburg, VA

Located off E. Market Street, this historic cemetery was founded in 1850 by community leaders as a non-denominational, non-profit community cemetery. Among the points of interest are the graves of Joseph White Latimer (Boy Major (VMI) in the Civil War), Confederate General John Robert Jones (Harrisonburg’s only Civil War general), a large square plot of 270 Confederate soldiers’ graves, “Little Arlington” of WWII veterans, as well as family and community mausoleums.

1921 Heritage Center Way, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
540-438-1275

This historic landmark was built inca. 1800 on Linville Creek by Abraham Breneman, who migrated from Pennsylvania in 1770. Due to its essential role in grinding grain into flour, hominy, and feed for cattle, the water-powered mill served as a center for community life during pioneer days. The mill is the only pre-Civil War mill remaining in Rockingham County with its original all its grist mill equipment still in place.;D neighbors helped put out fires set to the mill during General Sheridan’s 1864 campaign, the mill was. The mill survived burns from General Sheridan’s 1864 campaign, as neighbors helped put out its fires. Visit this Virginia Historical Landmark to learn more and explore.