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West Lawn 5300 N Front St., Harrisburg, PA, United States
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Monarch Tagging
Heckton Church 5300 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesJoin a Naturalist near Heckton Church along the River for an afternoon of Monarch Tagging. Learn about Monarch Watch and Project Monarch Health, annual community science efforts to help track Monarch Butterfly migrations and population trends. Try your luck with a butterfly net and get a chance to tag a butterfly with a unique round sticker. Program is […]
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Hit the Road Educational Tours: Presidential Homes
Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesJoin the Friends of Fort Hunter on a two-day bus trip of four presidents' homes in the scenic countryside of Virginia. A highlight of the trip is the energetic narration provided by Dr. Donald Koones. On this tour you will explore the homes of Washington, Madison, Jefferson & Monroe! Trip Includes: October 5: Mount Vernon […]
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Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Tavern House Summer Kitchen 100 Fort Hunter Rd, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesStop by the Tavern House Summer Kitchen to see how popcorn was made prior to the invention of the popcorn popper in the late 1800’s. This is an informal, meet-and-greet style demonstration; there is no registration and admission is free. Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-6941 Contact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov
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Persimmon Walk
Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesFall fruits are not just a favorite of squirrels and chipmunks! There are a few humans can enjoy as well. Take a walk with a Naturalist along the Towpath Trail to view and taste these curious fall fruits known as persimmons. Meet in front of the Mansion. This program is part of the Park Rx […]
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National Take a Hike Day
Fort Hunter ConservancyIt’s National Take a Hike Day, get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery and exercise at Fort Hunter Conservancy. Join Executive Director Brook Lenker of Keystone Trails Association for a strenuous, mountain hike ending with a picturesque view of the Susquehanna River. Four-legged, leashed friends are welcome too. This program is part of the Park […]
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Fort Couture
Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesAdorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like a Christmas trees. Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local businesses. Wearing fresh greens, natural and imaginative materials, these dress forms are some of the most unique holiday creations in the area. You do […]
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Fort Couture
Adorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like Christmas trees! Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local businesses. Wearing fresh greens, natural and imaginative materials, these dress forms are some of the most unique holiday creations in the area. You do not […]
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Fort Couture
Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesAdorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like a Christmas trees. Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local businesses. Wearing fresh greens, natural and imaginative materials, these dress forms are some of the most unique holiday creations in the area. You do […]
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Fort Couture
Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesAdorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like a Christmas trees. Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter and local businesses. Wearing fresh greens, natural and imaginative materials, these dress forms are some of the most unique holiday creations in the area. You do […]
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Art Heals: Bluebird Planter Workshop – Park Rx
Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesJoin Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of relaxing planter fun! The bluebird bowl is 8" W x 2" H. Participants will assemble the nest and plant the garden. Everything shown in the picture is included in the workshop. You’ll be able to enjoy this all season long or give it […]
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Virtual Illustrated Lecture: A Discussion of Victorian Funeral Practices
VirtualJoin us for the Friends of Fort Hunter’s first Virtual Illustrated Lecture of 2025. This program, presented by Friends of Fort Hunter Board Member, Glen Dunbar, will cover customs and rituals related to death in the Victorian Era. This is a completely virtual program that can be enjoyed live from your home and is offered […]
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