Called “The Practical Farmer,” the Tavern House was built around 1800 to sell Captain McAllister’s brandies and whiskies, to accommodate overnight travelers, and to serve as a community center for surrounding farmers.  Later, it was home to the Dairy’s milking crew and farm hands.

The exterior is restored to the period of about 1870.  The interior houses a meeting room and offices for Dauphin County Parks and Recreation.