Join us at the Mansion at 10am 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 walk to the McAllister Family Cemetery, approximately 1 mile from the park. The cemetery portion of the tour will take visitors through a […]
Join Certified Sound Therapist, Matthew Kramer for a Community Sound Meditation. 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 […]
Fall is right around the corner, and what better way to get into the spirit than by creating your own one-of-a-kind mosaic! In this class, you will get to make a bright orange 10” pumpkin mosaic. This workshop will be hosted by Amanda from Mosaic Montage. This is a beginner-level workshop, no prior experience is […]
During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-9641 Contact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-9641 Contact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
“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 […]
Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of relaxing planter fun! Create your very own "Pumsucculent" (Succulent Pumpkin)! We will have a nice variety of pumpkins for you to choose from and we will help you create a succulent arrangement on top! You will use a variety of succulent cuttings, moss […]
During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-9641 Contact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-9641 Contact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
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 […]
Cemetery Combo Tour Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:00 pm Fort Hunter Mansion $15 per attendee Visitors will begin their visit at Fort Hunter Mansion to learn about the McAllister family that first lived in the historic home. After a brief intermission, guests will then take a 40-minute round-trip walk to the […]
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 […]