Join a Naturalist to walk the Greenbelt Connector from Fort Hunter to Wildwood Park. Plan to park along the river at Fort Hunter and meet at Heckton Church. The walk will proceed along the river past several historical and natural sites, concluding at Wildwood Park. Here participants can choose to navigate back to Fort Hunter […]
Interested in learning how to improve your balance and help to decrease your risk of falling? Did you know that 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 fall each year and that number is on the rise? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among persons aged 65 and older. […]
In this virtual lecture we will learn about the many steps it takes to go from the idea for a museum display, through the research phase, and ending with the final product when it comes to the world of hair. Our speaker, Ashley Leitzel-Reichenbach, IATSE Hairstylist from NYC, has shared her talents in several exhibits […]
Pop into the Mansion summer kitchen for a live, in-person demonstration. Each month explore a different skill or chore whether it’s drying fresh herbs from the garden, hand-washing laundry, or preserving food for the winter. Visit the summer kitchen on a guided tour or by itself. Demonstrations will also happen on Sunday May 21, June […]
Join speaker Bob Meehan and the Friends of Fort Hunter as we learn about dulcimers, a string instrument with a long and rich history, how they are made today, and the St. Thomas Dulcimer Society's upcoming performance. The annual St. Thomas Dulcimer Society Concert will be held in the Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Mansion […]
Hit the Road Educational Tours sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter Ford’s Theare and Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Saturday, November 25th 7am-8pm Kick off the holiday season with a trip to the National Cathedral, Ford’s Theatre for a matinee performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” and an all-inclusive dinner at Tony and Joe’s […]
Join us for a tour of the beautiful Fort Hunter Mansion with ASL interpretation. While Christmas at Fort Hunter doesn't officially begin until December 1st, many of the rooms will be at least partially decorated for the holidays during this special tour. An ASL interpreter will provide simultaneous interpretation as you travel throughout the mansion […]
Catch the holiday spirit as you enjoy a guided tour of Fort Hunter Mansion decorated with fresh greens and fruits, dried materials and fresh flowers. Many thanks to the Civic Committee of the Garden Club of Harrisburg for their inspired decorating creations. The lives of the families that lived at Fort Hunter are highlighted on […]
Catch the holiday spirit as you enjoy a guided tour of Fort Hunter Mansion decorated with fresh greens and fruits, dried materials and fresh flowers. Many thanks to the Civic Committee of the Garden Club of Harrisburg for their inspired decorating creations. The lives of the families that lived at Fort Hunter are highlighted on […]
Join the Friends of Fort Hunter and Camp Hill artist Julie Riker as she discusses her process of painting at various sites along the river, including Fort Hunter. To receive the link to attend the lecture, please register for this free virtual program here or using the link below. A meeting link will […]
Join the Friends of Fort Hunter and Fort Hunter Park History Educator Katie Sciamanna as we explore the history of food in central PA. We'll discuss how certain foods arrived in our region, how they were used, and other food-related topics. This event is free to the public. To receive a link to the program, […]
This one-hour course will go over the basics of meditation and have some short, simple meditations to practice. These will be meditations you can easily use, whatever your belief system is. Let your new year be better than ever before! You must be at least 12 years of age or older to attend this program. […]