Programs & Events

Sunset Mansion Tour

Visit Fort Hunter Mansion for a stunning sunset tour and see the house aglow by the warm afternoon sun. After your tour, enjoy freshly poured mocktails and a plate of sweet and savory snacks while watching the sun set over the Susquehanna River. Tours are limited and available by reservation only. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact […]

$16.00

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 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 […]

FREE

Walk with a Doc at Fort Hunter Park

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

Join us for a Walk With A Doc | Just Walk program on the Greenbelt Connector starting at Fort Hunter Park.  The walk will be approximately 2 miles in length, but it is a well-marked path and you can choose to do as much or as little as you would like. The pathway is paved and wheelchair […]

FREE

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 provided by Dr. Donald Koones. On this tour you will explore the homes of Washington, Madison, Jefferson & Monroe! Trip Includes: October 5: Mount Vernon […]

$355 – $510

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 as they work, play, and learn about the Native Americans that called this region home for centuries. Part of the program will take place outside, […]

$5.00

PawPaw Walk

Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

“Picking up pawpaws, put em’ in your pocket, way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.” That old familiar Appalachian Trail tune is a melody of the ages. Meet a Naturalist in front of the Mansion for an afternoon walk with a chance to learn about the largest native North American fruit, the pawpaw. This program […]

FREE

Fort Hunter Mansion and McAllister Cemetery Combo Tour

Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

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 […]

$15.00

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 style demonstration; there is no registration and admission is free. Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-6941 Contact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov

FREE

Macabre Mansion Tour

Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry. This is not intended to be a scary or haunted tour of the Mansion, but rather an opportunity to dig up the history of customs and practices that have since been […]

$8.00

Fort Hunter Conservancy Fall Foliage Hike

Fort Hunter Conservancy

Join a Naturalist for an afternoon hike at Fort Hunter Conservancy. Our adventure at this lesser-known park will include a look at plants, trees and whatever other interesting things we can find! Please bring water, a snack and proper footwear as the last section of the trail is very steep and has a lot of […]

FREE

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 to view and taste these curious fall fruits known as persimmons. Meet in front of the Mansion. This program is part of the Park Rx […]

FREE

Art Heals: Christmas Tree Mosaic Workshop

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

'Tis the season to make a Christmas tree mosaic! Learn to make a beautiful 10" tall Christmas tree mosaic in this workshop hosted by Amanda from Mosaic Montage. This is a beginner-level workshop, no prior experience is needed! During the class, you will get to pick from multiple shades of machine-tumbled stained glass to create […]

$45.00