The Daniel Harrison House, also known as Fort Harrison, was restored in 1978-79 and is very likely the oldest stone dwelling in the Shenandoah Valley. Learn about the recent dendrochronology study which verified that Daniel Harrison and his family constructed the house in 1749, just a few years before the French and Indian War broke out here on the frontier. Discuss the latest archaeological finds, discovered by JMU students under the direction of Dr. Dennis Blanton. Experience some hands-on learning about Colonial Medicine and the career of Dr. Peachy Harrison, a prominent physician here in Rockingham and the last Harrison to own the house. Prior to becoming Director at Fort Harrison several years ago, Pat Early was an Outreach Instructor for the Jamestown/Yorktown Foundation and conducted hands-on classroom activities for elementary schools throughout the Valley. She also worked as a guide at Montpelier, the home of James Madison. Her first position in the history field was as an education instructor, house guide and plantation tour interpreter at Monticello.