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Posted September 12, 2016Sunday, September 18 – Fort Hunter Day!

Who can pass up “Free?”  Lots of fun for everyone in the family – hayrides, pony rides, carriage rides, musical entertainment, cool demonstrations of old time chores, arts and craft […]

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Posted August 30, 2016Fort Hunter Mansion is open for tours!

Fort Hunter Mansion is open for tours! Don’t let the driveway improvement deter you from visiting.  Parking for the Mansion is to the left of the main entrance.  Make your way […]

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Posted July 15, 2016Saturday, July 16 Brewfest Tickets

Brewfest is almost sold out!  There are a limited number of tickets available. Tickets are only available at Dauphin County Parks and Recreation    If you get a screen on the […]

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Posted June 15, 2016Bring Dad to see the cars!

Vintage vehicles will be on  display free of charge, in the Mansion drive.  Stroll the grounds or take a tour of the Mansion, Dad’s admission is free, admission is charged […]

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Posted June 15, 2016Saturday, June 18 Civil War Days Panel Discussion

Sit in on the first of four free panel presentations throughout the day.  Fort Hunter hosts a discussion on Harrisburg’s Black Community as part of the Civil War Days weekend.

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Posted May 12, 2016Congratulations Spring Couture Winner!

Beauty in Bloom was the People’s Choice of the Spring Fort Couture exhibit.  Congratulations to creator Meredith Fitzgerald on her award winning creation!  The exhibit of decorated dress forms is […]

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Posted May 11, 2016Sunday, May 15 Tea tickets available

It is not too late, there are a few more tickets available for the Downton Abbey Tea.  Don’t miss this last chance to remember Sunday nights enjoying the intrigue and […]

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Posted April 28, 2016Lady Lacey at Fort Couture

View dress forms regaled in spring blooms and blossoms from 10am – 4pm in Fort Hunter Mansion during Garden Faire.  Vote for your favorite.  The forms are on display through […]

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Posted April 28, 2016Brave the Rain! Sunday May 1 Garden Faire

We’ll celebrate the rain that waters the gardens at Garden Faire on Sunday May 1 from 10 am – 4 pm, rain or shine!  Find great deals on plants, browse […]

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Posted March 3, 2016Sunday March 6 Maple Sugar Festival

Get outside and enjoy some fresh air and learn about modern and old-time ways of making maple syrup at Dauphin County’s Maple Sugar Festival.  March 6, 12 – 4 pm, […]

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