We're calling all ghosts and ghouls! Come in costume to Fort Hunter Park for the Trick or Treat Trek. Follow the clues to keep your search on track. Your reward? Goodies at each stop along the way! Trek Around Fort Hunter Park to Get Treats | Family Entertainment | Outdoor Lawn Games & More! Kids […]
** Due to Lack of Interest, the Hit The Road Educational Tours: Sagamore Hill and Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate bus trip has been cancelled. Refunds will be issued to those already registered** Join the Friends of Fort Hunter on a bus trip curated by Dr. Donald Koones to Sagamore Hill. the home of […]
Join us for a Walk with a Doc 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 accessible. Meet Up […]
Have you ever wondered how historic sites learn about their own history? Have you ever wondered what kinds of things are kept in museum archives? Join a Fort Hunter history educator at the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn to learn about the mansion through a unique lens as we study items from the park’s archives. This […]
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, learn about objects of their everyday life, and do some […]
Join us in this fun class to make a fused glass ornament workshop! This is an introduction to glass fusing workshop. In this 2-hour workshop, you will assemble pre-cut pieces to design two festive ornaments – one sweater and one tree. You can choose your pieces and design to make this uniquely yours. The ornaments will […]
'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 […]
The Friends of Fort Hunter Invite You to a Lecture on the Fort Hunter African American Cemetery, presented as part of their annual meeting! Join Dr. Steven Burg, professor of history at Shippensburg University, at the Fort Hunter Park Centennial Barn on Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. for an informative talk about the […]
** Due to Low Registration this Trip has been Cancelled** Join the Friends of Fort Hunter on a visit to Bucks County Playhouse to see ELF: The Musical and enjoy dinner at the Cock and Bull Restaurant in Peddler's Village! $183 members/$208 non-members Included in the ticket price: Transportation, admission, and snacks! Tickets […]
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
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
All aboard! The magical HO gauge model trains start rolling November 30– December 22 every Saturday and Sunday from 12:30 – 4:30. Presented by the Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society. Lots of interactive elements and the walk-around setup make this a must-see attraction for the whole family! Old and new trains will be displayed each week and […]
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
Catch the holiday spirit as you enjoy a guided tour of Fort Hunter Mansion decorated with fresh greens and fruits, dried materials and fresh flowers. Many thanks to the Civic Committee of the Garden Club of Harrisburg for their inspired decorating creations. The lives of the families that lived at Fort Hunter are highlighted on […]
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. Buy Local from the best of Central Pennsylvania’s artisans. Handcrafted, affordable pottery, jewelry, candles, metal sculpture, woodcraft, glass, fine art, photography, herbal soaps, photography, […]
During the first 3 weekends in December, kids aged 12 and under can shop for family and friends in our Kids Only Holiday Shop with the help of Fort Hunter elves. Staff and volunteers will assist kids in picking out tasteful and unique items from the Museum Shop at Fort Hunter. Grownups provide money and […]
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 […]