News & Updates

Posted March 16, 2018September 22 Bus Trip to Fallingwater and Flight 93 National Memorial

Tickets are now on sale for the Friends of Fort Hunter bus trip through the Laurel Highlands to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, a lovely lunch at the Stone House Inn and a […]

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Posted March 16, 2018Pumpkin Baking Contest Fort Hunter Day 2018

Love to bake?  Looking ahead to fall baking season, think about entering a favorite pumpkin recipe in the Fort Hunter Day Pumpkin Baking Contest.  Not limited to pies, enter your […]

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Posted January 3, 2018Fort Couture Winners Announced!

Congratulations to the People’s Choice winners at Fort Hunter’s Fort Couture Christmas Tree Dress exhibit.  And many, many thanks to all who participated.  Nearly 2,000 people visited the exhibit where creativity […]

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Posted December 7, 2017Santa’s Reindeer and Christmas Tree Dresses

Another weekend full of free fun is on tap at Fort Hunter.  Mrs. Santa and a reindeer will make a quick stop from 12:30 – 2:30 on Saturday, December 9.  Sunday, […]

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Posted November 30, 2017Start Your Holidays at Fort Hunter!

Usher in the season, leave your cares behind.  Visit the Craft Reunion, Greens Sale, Kids Shop, Fort Couture, the Toy Train Exhibit and don’t forget the Mansion decorated for Christmas!  […]

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Posted September 22, 2017Sept 25 – 29 The Dig is On!

The archaeological excavation is underway in the Mansion back yard.  Look for the archaeologists on weekdays  between 10am and 3pm.  They are finding musket balls and shards of pottery from […]

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Posted September 15, 2017September 17 – Farm Show Milkshakes at Fort Hunter Day!

Sunday will be a great day for a cold milkshake.   Visit the Farm Show Milk Shake stand in front of the Tavern House to get yours and take a look at […]

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Posted September 14, 2017Friday, September 15 – 3rd in the Burg!

Join the archaeological excavation team from the State Museum on an evening dig at Fort Hunter.  Participating in Harrisburg’s 3rd in the Burg,  the Fort Hunter excavation will be open […]

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Posted September 11, 2017Sunday, September 17 – Fort Hunter Day!

Rain or shine – Fort Hunter Day is around the corner!  There is something for everyone – free pony, carriage and hay rides, acitivities for the kids, an arts and […]

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Posted August 18, 2017Apple Pie Contest

You think your apple pie is the best?  Enter the Fort Hunter Day contest to prove it to everyone else!  Fill out the form, send it in by September 8 with […]

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