Born enslaved in 1856, Lucy F. Simms went on to receive her degree from Virginia’s Hampton Institute, and eventually settled in Harrisonburg to teach over 1,800 students from three generations of families. This exhibit, spanning 150 years of history, tells the story of the school in terms of its place at the heart of local community life. The exhibit opened on April 25, 2016, and is permanently housed in the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center.
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
For more information on Lucy Simms, visit this link or visit Harrisonburg’s website here.