Programs & Events

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

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 […]

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 […]

$15.00

Homeschool Days

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

During our Homeschool Days, students will explore different aspects of American history in our two-part program. The first portion of the program, Native Americans along the Susquehanna River invites students […]

$7.00
Event Series Homeschool Days

Homeschool Days

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

During our Homeschool Days, students will explore different aspects of American history in our two-part program. The first portion of the program, Native Americans along the Susquehanna River invites students […]

$7.00

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 […]

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 […]

$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 […]

FREE

Homeschool Days

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

During our Homeschool Days, students will explore different aspects of American history in our two-part program. The first portion of the program, Native Americans along the Susquehanna River invites students […]

$7.00

Homeschool Days

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

During our Homeschool Days, students will explore different aspects of American history in our two-part program. The first portion of the program, Native Americans along the Susquehanna River invites students […]

$7.00

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