We are currently accepting registration for Summer (June-August) and Fall (September-November) 2025 only.
Registration for 2026 field trips will go live on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park is situated along the Susquehanna River, just 6 miles north of Harrisburg. The park is home to Fort Hunter Mansion, along with many other historic buildings both original to the property as well as some moved to the park from surrounding areas. Field trips cover a variety of history related topics with a focus on the people that lived at Fort Hunter over the past few centuries.
Thank you for considering Fort Hunter Mansion and Park as the destination for your school or organization’s field trip! To initiate the process, kindly complete the form provided below. Prior to the form, you’ll find our availability calendar, color-coded to indicate available dates. Please be aware that field trip reservations are granted on a first-come, first-served
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Why isn’t the booking calendar/registration form showing up in my browser?
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What is a typical schedule for field trips?
Full-day field trips can be scheduled for 10am-2pm.
Half-day field trips can be schedule for 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm.
Full-day sample schedule:
9:45 am Arrive at Park
10:00 am Program 1
10:45 am Program 2
11:30 am Lunch Break
12:30 pm Program 3
1:15 pm Program 4
2:00 pm Depart from Park
Where can we eat lunch?
We encourage all groups to eat outside wherever they prefer in the park. In the event of inclement weather, an indoor space will be provided for your group. Pavilions can also be rented at an additional cost.
**Please note: due to impending construction, the East Pavilion (near the Centennial Barn) is not available for reservations through July of 2025.
Can we purchase lunch at the park?
There are no concessions/food available at the park. All visitors are asked to bring their own food and beverages to the park. Water bottles may be purchased in the Mansion Shop.