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  • November 2023

  • Sun 26

    Mansion Tour with ASL Interpretation

    November 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm
    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    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 […]

    $7.00
  • December 2023

  • Sat 2

    Fort Couture

    December 2, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Fort Couture
    Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Adorned 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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 9

    Fort Couture

    December 9, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Fort Couture
    Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Adorned 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 […]

    Free
  • Sun 10

    Christmas at Fort Hunter Mansion

    December 10, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Christmas at Fort Hunter
    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    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 […]

    $5.00 – $8.00
  • Sun 10

    Fort Couture

    December 10, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Fort Couture
    Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Adorned 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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 16

    Fort Couture

    December 16, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Fort Couture
    Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Adorned 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 […]

    Free
  • Sun 17

    Christmas at Fort Hunter Mansion

    December 17, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Christmas at Fort Hunter
    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    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 […]

    $5.00 – $8.00
  • Sun 17

    Fort Couture

    December 17, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Fort Couture
    Stone Stable 105 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Adorned 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 […]

    Free
  • February 2024

  • Wed 21

    Virtual Illustrated Lecture: A Taste of History

    February 21, 2024 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Virtual

    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, […]

    FREE
  • March 2024

  • Wed 6

    Meditation For A Happy Life

    March 6, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    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. […]

    $5.00
  • Tue 19

    Zen Planter Workshop

    March 19, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of planting fun! Participants will create a calming zen succulent garden planter! All materials are provide along with tips/tricks on caring for your arrangement. Materials include: rooted succulent, succulent cuttings, soil, sand, marbles, sand stamper, miniature wooden bench, mini zen garden rake, mini succulent glazed ceramic planter pot, sand stamp for mini zen […]

    $38.00
  • Sat 23

    Backpacking 101

    March 23, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Learn the basics of backpacking before heading into the backcountry to discover new places. Whether you are a seasoned hiker who wants to extend your hikes across multiple days, or if you are new to the outdoors, this presentation will give you the essential information you need to put together a great plan. From trip […]

    $35.00
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Park Hours Every day, Dawn - Dusk

Mansion Hours (May 1 - Dec 23) Tue-Sat, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Sun, 12:00pm - 4:30pm

Address 5300 N. Front St,
Harrisburg PA 17110

Phone (717) 599-5751

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