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 March 19th programming, students will learn how historians […]
Visit the summer kitchen at the Tavern House and step back in time to learn skills and trades of generations past. Members of the Fort hunter education team will be available to answer questions. March 22 - Beeswax for Food Storage April 25 - Traditional Net Tying May 17 - Herb Drying for Home Use […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
Students will learn how historians use artifacts to uncover truths about the past, then try living as the Victorians did by doing chores and playing games from the late 1800's. Pre-registration is required. One free parent/chaperone per paid student admission. To register: Click the link below. Select the date of the program highlighted on the […]
Students will learn how historians use artifacts to uncover truths about the past, then try living as the Victorians did by doing chores and playing games from the late 1800's. Pre-registration is required. One free parent/chaperone per paid student admission. To register: Click the link below. Select the date of the program highlighted on the […]
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. […]
Students will first learn about the Susquehannock, the Native Americans that called this region home. After, they will play some traditional games passed down from the woodland era. For more programming information, please see “Story of the Susquehannock” and “Native American Games” program descriptions on our Guided Field Trips page. Pre-registration is required. One free parent/chaperone per […]
Students will first learn about the Susquehannock, the Native Americans that called this region home. After, they will play some traditional games passed down from the woodland era. For more programming information, please see “Story of the Susquehannock” and “Native American Games” program descriptions on our Guided Field Trips page. Pre-registration is required. One free parent/chaperone per […]