“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” has been known as the 3 R’s for a long time, but did you know there are actually many more R’s, including “Repurpose?” Join Fort Hunter this Earth Day to repurpose metal cans as lanterns using similar methods to those used in the 1800’s when tin punching was popular. This program is […]
Join a naturalist for a leisurely walk around Fort Hunter Park. Learn one method for aging a tree and some historical facts about these living giants. Space is limited. Meet on the front lawn of the Mansion. This walk is free but pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
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 June 25 and […]
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, July […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Interested in learning how to improve your balance and help to decrease your risk of falling? Did you know that 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 fall each year and that number is on the rise? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among persons aged 65 and older. […]
In this virtual lecture we will learn about the many steps it takes to go from the idea for a museum display, through the research phase, and ending with the final product when it comes to the world of hair. Our speaker, Ashley Leitzel-Reichenbach, IATSE Hairstylist from NYC, has shared her talents in several exhibits […]
Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of planting fun! Participants will create a whimsical succulent fairy garden planter to enjoy indoors over the cooler months ahead. It also makes a nice gift for the upcoming holiday season! The ladies at Plantscapes will provide all the materials and tips/tricks on caring […]