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  • August 2024

  • Wed 7
    August 7, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Stories on the Stairs: “Three Sisters Garden”

    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “Three Sisters Garden” written by Sandy Baker. After the story, we will discuss Native American gardening practices […]

    $5.00
  • Wed 21
    August 21, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Stories on the Stairs: “Rainbow Crow”

    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “Rainbow Crow” written by Nancy Van Laan. After the story, we will learn all about birds, where […]

    $5.00
  • September 2024

  • Tue 10
    September 10, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

    Monarch Tagging

    Heckton Church 5300 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Join a Naturalist near Heckton Church along the River for an afternoon of Monarch Tagging. Learn about Monarch Watch and Project Monarch Health, annual community science efforts to help track Monarch Butterfly migrations […]

    FREE
  • October 2024

  • Sat 5
    October 5, 2024 @ 5:00 am - October 6, 2024 @ 8:30 pm

    Hit the Road Educational Tours: Presidential Homes

    Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Join the Friends of Fort Hunter on a two-day bus trip of four presidents' homes in the scenic countryside of Virginia. A highlight of the trip is the energetic narration […]

    $355 – $510
  • Sat 5
    October 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

    Interactive Children’s Program: Native Americans along the Susquehanna River

    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Explore a wigwam, listen to stories, practice hunting, and do so much more at this family-friendly educational program. This special program is designed for adults and children to participate together […]

    $5.00
  • Sat 19
    October 19, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Hearth Cooking Demonstration 

    Tavern House Summer Kitchen 100 Fort Hunter Rd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Stop by the Tavern House Summer Kitchen to see how popcorn was made prior to the invention of the popcorn popper in the late 1800’s. This is an informal, meet-and-greet […]

    FREE
  • November 2024

  • Tue 5
    November 5, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

    Persimmon Walk

    Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Fall fruits are not just a favorite of squirrels and chipmunks! There are a few humans can enjoy as well. Take a walk with a Naturalist along the Towpath Trail […]

    FREE
  • Sun 17
    November 17, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 11:30 am

    National Take a Hike Day

    Fort Hunter Conservancy

    It’s National Take a Hike Day, get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery and exercise at Fort Hunter Conservancy. Join Executive Director Brook Lenker of Keystone Trails Association for a […]

    FREE
  • December 2024

  • Sun 8
    December 8, 2024 @ 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 […]

    Free
  • Sat 14
    December 14, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Kids Only Holiday Shop

    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    During the first 3 weekends in December, kids aged 12 and under can shop for family and friends in our Kids Only Holiday Shop with the help of Fort Hunter […]

    Free
  • Sat 14
    December 14, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Fort Couture

    Adorned in the holiday spirit, view dress forms decorated like Christmas trees!  Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local […]

    Free
  • Sun 15
    December 15, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Kids Only Holiday Shop

    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    During the first 3 weekends in December, kids aged 12 and under can shop for family and friends in our Kids Only Holiday Shop with the help of Fort Hunter […]

    Free
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Park Hours Every day, Dawn - Dusk

Mansion Hours (May 1 - Dec 23) Tue-Sat, 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Address 5300 N. Front St,
Harrisburg PA 17110

Phone (717) 599-5751

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