News & Updates

Posted February 28, 2017Early Blooms Sighted

The Hellebores or Lenten Roses have begun to bloom at Fort Hunter, see if you can locate them.

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Posted December 22, 2016Friday, December 23 – One More Day

Don’t miss your last chance to view Victorian Christmas at Fort Hunter Mansion.  Guided tours are offered on Friday, December 23 from 10 am – 4:30 pm.  After December 23, […]

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Posted December 16, 2016Saturday, December 17 – The Fort is Open!

Don’t let the winter weather change your plans!  Christmas at Fort Hunter is open for business.  Visit the Mansion decorated with fresh greens and dried materials, shop at the Kids […]

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Posted December 1, 2016Christmas at Fort Hunter

Holiday activities abound weekend!  There is something for everyone in the family to enjoy – don’t miss Craft Reunion, the Toy Train exhibit, the Kids Only Shop, Open Hearth Cooking […]

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Posted November 8, 2016Mansion and Park are open Sunday November 13

The Harrisburg Marathon will be running Sunday morning, November 13.  North Front Street through Fort Hunter Park will be closed in the morning but open to local traffic from the […]

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Posted October 12, 2016Successful Under the Hunter’s Moon Fundraiser

Many thanks and kudos to the Under the Hunter’s Moon Committee for a lovely evening of jazz, food, beverages and fun.  Click through for photos of the evening.     […]

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Posted September 30, 2016Sunday, October 2 – Swine & Dine is upon us!

If you like bacon and who doesn’t, this festival is for you.  All things pork – see a piglet, view cooking demonstrations and taste test the end result, make and […]

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Posted September 30, 2016Sunday, October 2 – Mansion Open During Festival

Visitors to Fort Hunter Mansion will find the Swine & Dine Festival in full swing on Sunday, October 2 from 12 – 4pm.  To enter the grounds for a guided tour […]

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Posted September 15, 2016Sunday September 18 – Fort Hunter Day Rain or Shine

A little fall shower won’t dampen the spirits of Fort Hunter Day!  If there is inclement weather, many of the outdoor events will be moved inside the historic buildings in […]

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Posted September 15, 2016Ongoing Archaeological Excavation has begun!

Where is that Fort?  Fort Hunter is the namesake of a French and Indian War fort that has been the subject of investigation for the last 8 years.  Join members of […]

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