Fodor's Expert Review The Daniel Harrison House

Dayton Historic Home
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks and operated by the historical society, the Daniel Harrison House is named for Dayton's first settler and is the oldest house in the town. It's also called Fort Harrison, a nod to its fortified stone and frontier style. Costumed interpreters discuss how the furnishings—beds with ropes as slats and hand-quilted comforters—were made. Artifacts on display come from recent excavations undertaken adjacent to the house.

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335 Main St.
Dayton, Virginia  22812, USA

540-879–2280

www.fortharrisonva.org

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: Donations welcome, Mid-May–Oct. Fri. and Sat. 1–5, Closed Nov.–Apr. except by appointment and Sun.–Thurs. May–Oct.

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