The story of African-American transition after the Civil War is featured at Long's Chapel at Zenda in Harrisonburg. The chapel served as a spiritual and educational center of Zenda or “Little Africa,” a settlement formed after the Civil War by newly-freed slaves. Built between 1870 and 1871, the chapel was the first school for the community residents.
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Rockingham County Church/Cemetery 1340 Fridleys Gap Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802
