Harrisonburg: Community & Culture
Harrisonburg hosts 1 library, 29 congregations, and 6 cultural organizations.
- 0.6 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 1.2 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Massanutten Regional Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 174 South Main Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 434-4475 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22801 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2704 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (16)
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
ROCKINGHAM ROTARY FOUNDATION
KIWANIS CLUB OF HARRISONBURG VIRGINIA
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION
VFW OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA
ROTARY CLUB OF HARRISONBURG CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
AMVETS
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
AMVETS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
| Churches · Total count | 29 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (13)
Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District
Harrisonburg Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Ida Mae Francis Tourist Home
Breneman-Turner Mill
Earman, George, House
Inglewood
Kyle's Mill House
Long Meadow
Longs Chapel
Massanetta Springs Historic District
Melrose Caverns and Harrison Farmstead
Peale, Jonathan, House
Taylor Springs
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 6 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (4)
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY 4-H
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF HARRISONBURG-ROCKINGHAM COUNTY INC
UNITED WAY OF HARRISONBURG & ROCKINGHAM COUNTY INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF HARRISONBURG AND ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BEDFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 339 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Harrisonburg+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=22801 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=22801 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=22801 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=22801 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 78 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 74 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 19 |
| Craft Beverages · Breweries · Total count | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing
Virginia Quilt Museum
Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center
Bridgewater Historical Society
Grand Caverns Museum and Entrance
Town of Shenandoah Museum & Welcome Center
Miller-Kite House Museum
Plains District Memorial Museum
Augusta Military Academy Museum
Museum of American Calvary
New Market Battlefield Military Museum
New Market Battlefield Military Museum & Wharton Advance Trail
Main Street of Yesteryear
American Celebration on Parade
Jumbo Antique Fire Engine Museum
Attractions (3)
Museum Of American Jewelry Design and Manufacturing
Virginia Quilt Museum
Brethren & Mennonite Heritage Center
Other
Organizations (4)
HARRISONBURG CHILDRENS MUSEUM
LINCOLN SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA
JOHN KLINE HOMESTEAD TRUST
SHENANDOAH VALLEY BLACK HERITAGE PROJECT INC
Clubs (1)
SPOTSWOOD COUNTRY CLUB INC
Stations (18)
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 60.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 339 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 43 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 9 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 1 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 4 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 27 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Harrisonburg