Harrisonburg, Virginia is an independent city situated in the Shenandoah Valley and the county seat of Rockingham County. In 1716, the first European explorers to come through the area were led by Alexander Spotswood. It was first called Rocktown but was later renamed in honor of Thomas Harrison, who settled the Shenandoah Valley in 1737. In 1865, when the slaves who lived in the Shenandoah Valley were freed, they settled next to Harrisonburg, in a place which they called Newtown. Around the end of the 19th century, Newtown was annexed by Harrisonburg. It has kept its flavor, and today, most of the black churches remain in the former Newtown.
Regular Blogs
Focuses on the quest to bring downtown to a more vibrant life, with topics covering people, businesses, and local history. Additionally offers a section called “Ask Eddie,” where people ask Eddie Bumbaugh, the Executive Director for the Downtown Renaissance, for information about what they are doing.
https://downtownhburg.wordpress.com
Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Posts here are about the people, events, projects, and businesses which make up the community. Topics include Dining, art, recreation, shopping, and news about the area.
http://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/blog/
Shares news, announcements, and upcoming events taking place in Harrisonburg, though most of the blog is now archived, the bloggers having moved on to other things. It is, however, an interesting record of local history, having been online for more than five years.
http://hburgnews.com
