Farm-to-River VI marries the fresh flavors of Central PA's farm-raised food with the rustic fare of Italy! Gather during a delightful, late August evening on the picturesque lawn of Fort Hunter Mansion, enjoy scenic river views and live music from the Joe Cooney Duo. Patrons will be hosted prior to dinner at 4:30 pm, dinner […]
Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion every other Wednesday morning this summer for Stories on the Stairs! Families will enjoy reading a story on the front steps of the mansion followed by a hands-on activity related to the story. Limit 20 children, pre-registration required. Second and fourth Wednesdays, June through August. […]
Dauphin County Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a summer of fun events for the whole family with our Sunset Music & Movie Series! This 13-week series will highlight local performing arts organizations and a summer movie series. Pack a picnic basket (or purchase from our food concessions), bring your blankets and your lawn […]
Looking for a unique date night? Visit Fort Hunter for a Sunset Mansion Tour and see the house filled by the warm afternoon sun. After your tour, enjoy freshly poured mocktails and sweet desserts while watching the sun set over the Susquehanna River. Tours available by pre-reservation only. Each ticket will include: 45 minute tour […]
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 […]
During this tour designed for children and families, learn what life was like for the families that lived in the Fort Hunter Mansion from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. Throughout this tour, you will walk through the mansion’s rooms and learn about their different uses, see pictures of the people and animals that […]
Join Dauphin County Parks and Recreation for the 16th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival at beautiful Fort Hunter Park as we welcome 6 national bands, wine tasting by PA wineries & more! Browse among a gathering of Central Pennsylvania's top wineries, craft, and food vendors. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Outside […]
Join Dauphin County Parks and Recreation for the 16th Annual Dauphin County Jazz & Wine Festival at beautiful Fort Hunter Park as we welcome 6 national bands, wine tasting by PA wineries & more! Browse among a gathering of Central Pennsylvania's top wineries, craft, and food vendors. Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets. Outside […]
Join a Naturalist near Heckton Church along the River for an afternoon of Monarch Tagging. Learn about Monarch Watch and Project Monarch Health, annual citizen 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 […]
Sound Meditations encourage deep listening practices which can create an ideal entry point for a meditative experience, particularly for anyone who has struggled to embrace more traditional forms of meditation. In the class, we’ll then begin with some gentle breath work and vocalizing, followed by a relaxing journey of various overtone emitting instruments using the […]
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 […]
Fort Hunter Day ushers in fall with a free celebration of the old-time way of life. Sponsored by M&T Bank, visitors will find arts and crafts, children’s games and activities, historic demonstrations and exhibits, entertainment, a bake sale, festival food and more. Hear music at Heckton Church throughout the day. View antique tractors and vintage […]