Community Links Both the City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County provide a quality location for family or retirement relocation. Located in the central Shenandoah Valley of Virginia and steeped in History, we are convenient to the major metropolitan areas of Richmond, Washington-Baltimore, and the Tidewater area of Virginia. The Harrisonburg and Rockingham County public school systems do an excellent job in preparing our communities' youth for further education or for entering the work force. Additionally, there are private schools featuring pre-school as well as K-12 educational experiences. Other local institutions of higher learning offer not only educational opportunities but also provide a wealth of cultural and athletic events for the public at large. Blue Ridge Community College, James Madison University, Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite University are all located in or very near Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. I also invite you to visit the Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau websites for additional information.