News & Updates

Posted January 8, 2016Fort Couture Winner Announced!

Congratulations to Mary Lundeen and Donna Seltzer for their award winning creation “Flora” in Fort Hunter’s first Christmas Tree Dress exhibit.  If you missed the exhibit this past holiday season, be […]

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Posted December 16, 2015December 19 & 20 Lots of great holiday activities this weekend!

Don’t let the Christmas Spirit pass you by – plan to visit Fort Hunter this weekend.  On Saturday take in a free puppet show and Sunday offers a free brass […]

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Posted December 9, 2015December Weekends – Fort Couture – Christmas Tree Dresses

Creativity gone wild!  Check out the Christmas Tree Dress exhibit at Fort Hunter this weekend and next weekend.   Dress forms provide the base for a dress made of evergreens, traditional and […]

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Posted November 25, 2015November 28 & 29 Trains and Trees at Fort Hunter!

This weekend kicks off Christmas at Fort Hunter.  Be sure to visit the Toy Train exhibit in the Centennial Barn and the Festival of Trees in the Tavern House.  The […]

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Posted September 18, 2015Sunday September 20 – Pies and Couture at Fort Hunter Day

Visit Fall Couture – dress forms in fall attire – and taste award winning Apple Pies on Fort Hunter Day, Sunday September 20 from 10 am – 5 pm.  Pies […]

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Posted September 16, 20153 days until Fort Hunter Day!

Sunday, September 20 is Fort Hunter Day, 10 am – 5 pm.  New this year – Apple Butter Making Demonstration, Fort Couture – fall floral fashion, Apple Pie Baking Contest […]

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Posted September 4, 2015The dig is on, check it out!

The archaeologists from the State Museum have returned to find the Fort, will this be the year?  Visit the dig on weekdays from 10 am until 3 pm through October […]

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Posted July 17, 2015Brew Fest Update

As of Friday, July 17, this year’s Brewfest is at capacity. There will not be any tickets available at the door. 

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Posted July 14, 2015Saturday July 18 Parking notice

The parking lot for Fort Hunter Mansion will be closed on Saturday, July 18 for Brewfest.  But never fear Mansion visitors, ample free parking is available across the street in […]

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Posted July 14, 2015Saturday, July 18 Brewfest

Sample craft beers and relax along the river at Brewfest.  Advance tickets $35, $50 at the gate.

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