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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. Participants should be age 12 and older. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Let your new year […]
Local artist Amanda Rife of Mosaic Montage will be leading a crafting session in the Historic Centennial Barn. Each participant will design their own modern mosaic artwork inspired by Dutch hex signs commonly seen on barns throughout the region. Participants don’t have to worry about grouting their projects- the instructor will take the projects with […]
Get creative and hands-on as you design your own unique cactus mosaic. This is a beginner-level workshop hosted by Amanda from Mosaic Montage, and no prior experience is needed. During the class, you will be given a 10” tall painted wood cactus cut out and a washable water-based glue. You will get to pick from […]
Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “Now and Ben” written by Gene Barretta. After the story, we will make our version of one of Ben Franklin’s inventions. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. REGISTER NOW Contact Name: Kelly VanDerpoel Contact Phone: 717-599-5751 Contact Email: kvanderpoel@dauphincounty.gov
Enjoy a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion followed by a stroll to the McAllister Family Cemetery. Join us at the Mansion at 1 p.m. to learn about the McAllister family and the beautiful building they called home. After a complimentary snack and comfort break, the group will take a 20-minute walk to the […]