Harrisonburg, VA
Lucy F. Simms was an educator for over 50 years. Born enslaved around 1855, she obtained an education after freedom and attended Hampton Institute at the same time as Booker T. Washington.
I first heard of her when I visited the chapel at Zenda. (See
this marker that I
contributed to Historical Marker Database.) In 2020, I shared a mural honoring
her in
a post here.
Her house in Harrisonburg is a private residence. She was buried in
nearby Newtown cemetery.
Great photos, I like the house and mural.
ReplyDeleteTake care, have a great day!
...a wonderful post for Black History Month.
ReplyDeleteAmazing accomplishments considering the odds. I glad to know this.
ReplyDeleteYour cemeteries are so much more open than the ones here
ReplyDeleteit is great to see black, enslaved women honored in this way!!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and thanks for the history lesson. It encourages me to learn more.
ReplyDeleteYour historical posts about Lucy SImms are very interesting. The buildings that are preserved must provide some very good memories of her.
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