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Titanic Mentioned in Diary

Helen Reily, last resident of Fort Hunter Mansion notes the sinking of the Titanic and the national attention it received in her diary.  Read these excerpts from her entries: April... More »

Maple Syrup Fun!

Enjoy a free, low-key, late winter festival as the maple sap begins to flow at Fort Hunter’s Maple Sugar Festival.  See maple sap being cooked into syrup, try to guess... More »

Winter Quiet

Enjoy the stillness and refreshment of winter as the park rests from its summer activities and the Mansion is closed for the season.  The grounds are open free to the... More »

State Museum Exhibit

The Fort Hunter archaeological excavation is the subject of an exhibit at the State Museum of Pennsylvania.  Why We Dig History at Fort Hunter Mansion and Park provides visitors an opportunity... More »