Join us on the West Lawn of Fort Hunter Mansion for a picnic in the park. Admission will include a picnic lunch and live entertainment while you enjoy the view overlooking the beautiful Susquehanna river. Two ticket options are available for purchase. "Lunch and Live Music": $18 This ticket option includes a boxed picnic lunch […]
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Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “The Hike” written by Allison Farrell. After the story, we will learn some hiking basics and take a short hike through the park. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. REGISTER NOW Contact Name: Kelly VanDerpoel Contact Phone: 717-599-5751 Contact Email: kvanderpoel@dauphincounty.gov
During this interactive tour designed for children and families, learn what life was like for the families that lived in the Fort Hunter Mansion from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. You will walk through the mansion’s rooms and learn about their different uses, see pictures of the people and animals that lived there, […]
Join us on the front stairs of Fort Hunter Mansion as we read “We Are the Water Protectors” written by Carole Lindstrom. After the story, we will talk about the waterways in our park, how we can protect them, and even do some water experiments. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. REGISTER NOW Contact Name: […]
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 and learn how to make our own three sisters garden. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. REGISTER NOW Contact Name: Kelly VanDerpoel Contact Phone: 717-599-5751 […]
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 they live, and what makes them special. Pre-registration is required. $5 per child. **Please note that this program is exclusively for children and their accompanying […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
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 […]