Ryan Bachman's Research on Antebellum Harrisonburg
African American Property Ownership in Antebellum Harrisonburg, Virginia by Ryan Bachman Presented Feb. 2, 2017 Photo of Bryan Painting used with the permission of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Historical Society
"Prior to the Civil War, the downtown Harrisonburg area contained a vibrant, property owning African American community." by Ryan Bachman Click on the button above and go to Ryan Bachman's website.
"Prior to the Civil War, the downtown Harrisonburg area contained a vibrant, property owning African American community. Today, almost no traces of that community remain. Property records reveal not only the physical locations where these people lived, but also information regarding their everyday lives." Ryan Bachman
A clear look at where the Peters, Gibson and other antebellum Black families lived in Harrisonburg. Go to his website to his interactive map. A true gift! Thank you, Ryan!
The Antebellum Valley
Valley Freedmen of 1850 and their Trades
Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document.
Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document.
www.valleyblackheritage.org; Director (540 746-2088), directormlr@valleyblackheritage.org; Mailing address: SVBHP, 425 Hill St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802 EIN 81-1709430