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  • October 2023

  • Tue 10

    Fall Prevention and Balance Workshop

    October 10, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Interested in learning how to improve your balance and help to decrease your risk of falling? Did you know that 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 fall each year and that number is on the rise? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among persons aged 65 and older.   […]

    Free
  • Thu 19

    Succulent Fairy Garden Workshop

    October 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Join Plantscapes By Design at Fort Hunter Park for an evening of planting fun! Participants will create a whimsical succulent fairy garden planter to enjoy indoors over the cooler months ahead. It also makes a nice gift for the upcoming holiday season! The ladies at Plantscapes will provide all the materials and tips/tricks on caring […]

    $35.00
  • October 2024

  • Sat 5

    Interactive Children’s Program: Native Americans along the Susquehanna River

    October 5, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Explore a wigwam, listen to stories, practice hunting, and do so much more at this family-friendly educational program. This special program is designed for adults and children to participate together as they work, play, and learn about the Native Americans that called this region home for centuries. Part of the program will take place outside, […]

    $5.00
  • Sat 19

    Hearth Cooking Demonstration 

    October 19, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Tavern House Summer Kitchen 100 Fort Hunter Rd, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Stop by the Tavern House Summer Kitchen to see how popcorn was made prior to the invention of the popcorn popper in the late 1800’s. This is an informal, meet-and-greet style demonstration; there is no registration and admission is free. Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-6941 Contact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov

    FREE
  • June 2025

  • Tue 3

    Sound Meditation

    June 3, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Barn Lawn

    Join Certified Sound Therapist, Matthew Kramer for a Community Sound Meditation. Sound Meditations encourage deep listening practices which can create an ideal entry point for a meditative experience, particularly for anyone who has struggled to embrace more traditional forms of meditation. In the class, we’ll then begin with some gentle breath work and vocalizing, followed […]

    $9.00
  • October 2025

  • Wed 8

    Homeschool Days

    October 8, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Homeschool Days
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-9641 Contact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov

    $7.00
  • Thu 9

    Homeschool Days

    October 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Homeschool Days
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-9641 Contact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov

    $7.00
  • Wed 15

    Homeschool Days

    October 15, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Homeschool Days
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-9641 Contact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov

    $7.00
  • Thu 16

    Homeschool Days

    October 16, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Homeschool Days
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    During our Homeschool Days, students will discover the rich history of Fort Hunter in a series of 40-minute programs taking them throughout the park. This season’s programs include Story of the Susquehannock, Native American Games, Student Mansion Tour, and Uncovering History. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-9641 Contact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov

    $7.00
  • Sat 18

    Macabre Mansion Tour

    October 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Fort Hunter Mansion 5300 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry. This is not intended to be a scary or haunted tour of the Mansion, but rather an opportunity to dig up the history of customs and practices that have since been […]

    $8.00
  • February 2026

  • Sun 22

    Maple Tree Tapping and Historic Harvesting Methods

    February 22 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    Join a History Educator to learn how maple sap was harvested in years past and see how maple trees are tapped today using modern equipment. This event will take place outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Pre-registration is required. $5 per person Buy Tickets Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-6941 Contact Email: […]

    $5.00
  • April 2026

  • Tue 14

    Spring Homeschool Day

    April 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Centennial Barn 5395 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, United States

    New for Spring 2026, we will offer half-day programming. Each of our homeschool days this spring will have a morning and afternoon session covering the same material, so choose which time works best for your family’s schedule. Each session will run for approximately 90 minutes. For our April 14th programming, students will first learn about […]

    $7.00
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Mansion Hours (May 1 - Dec 23) Tue-Sat, 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Harrisburg PA 17110

Phone (717) 599-5751

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