Virtual Greens Sale
Tis the season to shop the annual Friends of Fort Hunter Holiday Greens Sale! Beautiful wreaths and arrangements are available while supplies last!
Tis the season to shop the annual Friends of Fort Hunter Holiday Greens Sale! Beautiful wreaths and arrangements are available while supplies last!
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 into a wigwam to learn about the Native Americans of the region. In the second part of the program, students will take a guided tour […]
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 into a wigwam to learn about the Native Americans of the region. In the second part of the program, students will take a guided tour […]
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 into a wigwam to learn about the Native Americans of the region. In the second part of the program, students will take a guided tour […]
During this 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. Throughout this tour, you will walk through the mansion’s rooms and learn about their different uses, see pictures of the people and animals that […]
Pop into the Mansion summer kitchen for a live, in-person demonstration. Each month explore a different skill or chore whether it’s drying fresh herbs from the garden, hand-washing laundry, or preserving food for the winter. Visit the summer kitchen on a guided tour or by itself. Demonstrations will also happen on Sunday May 21, June […]
Join speaker Bob Meehan and the Friends of Fort Hunter as we learn about dulcimers, a string instrument with a long and rich history, how they are made today, and the St. Thomas Dulcimer Society's upcoming performance. The annual St. Thomas Dulcimer Society Concert will be held in the Centennial Barn at Fort Hunter Mansion […]
Hit the Road Educational Tours sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter Ford’s Theare and Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Saturday, November 25th 7am-8pm Kick off the holiday season with a trip to the National Cathedral, Ford’s Theatre for a matinee performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” and an all-inclusive dinner at Tony and Joe’s […]
Co-sponsored by the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center, six themed Christmas trees are beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs. The trees will be raffled off at the end of the exhibition. Open Saturdays and Sundays only - 12:30 – 4:30 November 30 – December 22 Free
Join us for a tour of the beautiful Fort Hunter Mansion with ASL interpretation. While Christmas at Fort Hunter doesn't officially begin until December 1st, many of the rooms will be at least partially decorated for the holidays during this special tour. An ASL interpreter will provide simultaneous interpretation as you travel throughout the mansion […]
Join us in the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn to find the perfect holiday gift. Stroll around the Centennial Barn, Room 1 which will be filled with handmade crafts from local artisans. This annual open house is eagerly anticipated by visitors who value the opportunity to meet the makers of the fine crafts on offer. Buy […]
Co-sponsored by the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center, six themed Christmas trees are beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs. The trees will be raffled off at the end of the exhibition. Open Saturdays and Sundays only - 12:30 – 4:30 November 30 – December 22 Free
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 local businesses. Wearing fresh greens, natural and imaginative materials, these dress forms are some of the most unique holiday creations in the area. You do […]