Join a Naturalist for a leisurely walk around Fort Hunter Park & Mansion. Learn one method for aging a live tree and some historical facts about these large giants. Participants will also view the Liberty Tree that was planted as a part of our nations 250th birthday. Space is limited. Meet on the lawn in […]
New for Spring 2026, we will offer half-day programming. Each of our homeschool days this spring will have a morning and afternoon session covering the same material, so choose which time works best for your family’s schedule. Each session will run for approximately 90 minutes. For our April 14th programming, students will first learn about […]
Join us at Garden Faire as we kick off the museum and festival season at Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. Browse through the plant sale & craft show and enjoy displays, relax over tasty food at the Cafe, and take in the art show and sale. Garden chats and children's activities are offered, […]
Saturday, May 9, 2026 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Fort Hunter Barn – Room 1 Free / $10 if participant wants certification This free certification course is a great way for the first-time boater or […]
Enjoy a delightful afternoon luncheon tea, along with an illustrated talk, and a tour of the Fort Hunter Mansion. The afternoon begins with the presentation “Margaret Mitchell: The Source of an Immortal Novel and Blockbuster Movie” by Dr. Donald Koones. Learn about the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel Gone With the Wind and the […]
Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 9 – 11 AM | Fort Hunter Park (Barn Room 2) | $22 per participant Earth altars are known as ephemeral nature-based artworks. A forest mandala is one example of an earth altar. During this program, we will learn about the “how-to’s” and the health and A wellness benefits of […]
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 6:30 – 8 PM | Fort Hunter Park (Barn Room 1) | FREE Explore Pennsylvania’s role in nature-based wellness in the 1700’s. Learn how “granny witches” (Healers) utilized knowledge of native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and other natural materials in their healing remedies. This session will touch on knowledge collected from Indigenous nations […]
Fort Hunter Day Sunday, September 20 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Fort Hunter Park | 5300 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA Presenting Sponsor: Welcome fall with a festival celebrating the old-time ways of life at our annual Fort Hunter Day celebration! Visitors will find arts and crafts, family-friendly games and activities, historic demonstrations and […]
Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 10 – 11 AM | Fort Hunter Park (Barn Room 1) | FREE Get inspired to make fall meals simple, cozy, and delicious. This class shares easy ideas and practical tips for using seasonal ingredients to create satisfying meals without stress. Led by Charlotte Scheid, GIANT Dietitian, you’ll leave with […]
Enjoy a guided walk to the McAllister family cemetery to see their final resting place and learn how the family lived. This tour will meet at the Stone Stable on the East side of the park. Please wear comfortable walking shoes as we will be crossing uneven terrain. The tour will last approximately 60-90 minutes. […]
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 1 – 2 PM | Fort Hunter Park (Barn Room 1) | FREE Join Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy for a Balance & Fall Prevention Workshop designed to help improve stability, confidence, and safety in everyday movement. Many adults experience dizziness, unsteadiness, or fear of falling, but most falls are […]
“Picking up pawpaws, put em’ in your pocket, way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.” That old familiar Appalachian Trail tune is a melody of the ages. Meet a Naturalist in front of the Mansion for an afternoon walk with a chance to learn about the largest native North American fruit, the pawpaw. This program […]