| Begun in 1848 by Henry Higgins, and completed by the city’s first mayor, Isaac Hardesty in 1853, the Hardesty-Higgins House is a structure that has played an important role in Harrisonburg’s history. In August of 2005, the restoration of the Colonial Revival house was completed and the staff is always pleased to acquaint visitors with almost 150 years of history. As the second oldest home in historic downtown, it is the first stop in the city’s Downtown Walking Tour. It is home to Harrisonburg Tourism & Visitor Services and Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance. Also, located in this historic home are Mrs. Hardesty’s Tea Room, and the Valley Turnpike Museum, which records the developement of the Shenandoah Valley through the history of the road of many names, including Rt. 11.Come and visit the home where history and hospitality meet. |