Sometimes the proof is in the pudding. However, in this case it is in the photos. This is another home we saw along the Roanoke Valley pre-Civil war tour and though it wasn’t open for touring inside the home, we walked away pretty impressed.. The Back Story The oldest portion of the home, constructed of stone. was built in 1797 by Samuel Harshbarger who moved … Continue reading A very old house ~ Restoration. Who says it can’t be done?