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SUMMARY:Spring Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION:New for Spring 2026\, we will offer half-day programming.\nEach 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. \nFor our April 14th programming\, students will first learn about the Susquehannock\, the Native Americans that called this region home. After\, they will play some traditional games passed down from the woodland era. \nFor more programming information\, please see “Story of the Susquehannock” and “Native American Games” program descriptions on our Guided Field Trips page. \nOur Homeschool Days for Spring 2026 will be half-day programs. \nMorning sessions begin at 10am. Afternoon sessions begin at 1pm.\n*Please note\, morning and afternoon sessions cover the same material. \nHow to have a successful visit:\nPlan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled start time to check in and use the facilities. \nDress for the weather – except in the case of inclement weather\, each of our programs has an outdoor element. \nBuy Tickets \nPlease visit our Homeschool Days page for more information! \n\nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-6941  \nContact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov           
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/homeschool-days-3-2/
LOCATION:Centennial Barn\, 5395 North Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Kids,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T150000
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SUMMARY:Maple Tree Tapping and Historic Harvesting Methods
DESCRIPTION: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. \n$5 per person \nBuy Tickets \nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-6941\nContact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov            \n\n 
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/maple-tree-tapping/
LOCATION:Centennial Barn\, 5395 North Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Adults,For Kids,Park RX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T193000
DTSTAMP:20250910T124943Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T124943Z
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SUMMARY:Macabre Mansion Tour
DESCRIPTION: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 laid to rest. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. \nBUY TICKETS NOW \nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-9641\nContact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/macabre-tour/
LOCATION:Fort Hunter Mansion\, 5300 North Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Adults,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T140000
DTSTAMP:20250805T142857Z
CREATED:20250717T185404Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBUY TICKETS NOW \nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-9641\nContact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/homeschool-days-8/
LOCATION:Centennial Barn\, 5395 North Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Kids,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T140000
DTSTAMP:20250805T142910Z
CREATED:20250717T185351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T142910Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBUY TICKETS NOW \nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-9641\nContact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/homeschool-days-7/
LOCATION:Centennial Barn\, 5395 North Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Kids,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T140000
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CREATED:20250717T185337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T142922Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBUY TICKETS NOW\nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-9641\nContact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/homeschool-days-6/
LOCATION:Centennial Barn\, 5395 North Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Kids,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T140000
DTSTAMP:20250805T142932Z
CREATED:20250717T185311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T142932Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBUY TICKETS NOW \nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-9641\nContact Email: fheducation@dauphincounty.gov
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/homeschool-days-5/
LOCATION:Centennial Barn\, 5395 North Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Kids,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T190000
DTSTAMP:20250418T193305Z
CREATED:20230829T190303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T193305Z
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SUMMARY:Sound Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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 by a relaxing journey of various overtone emitting instruments using the Gong\, chimes\, drums\, rainsticks\, rattles\, handpan\, singing bowls and others. This experience creates space for deep relaxation\, calming of the mind\, and empowering positive change within oneself. No experience is necessary! A Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration is required\, space is limited.  \n  \n No experience is necessary! A Park Rx wellness program sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration is required\, space is limited.  \n\nBUY TICKETS NOW \n\nContact Name: Nancy Gates  \nContact Phone: 717-599-5188\, ext. 2113 \nContact Email: nlgates@dauphincounty.gov
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/sound-meditation/
LOCATION:Barn Lawn
CATEGORIES:For Adults,For Kids,Park RX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T150000
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SUMMARY:Hearth Cooking Demonstration 
DESCRIPTION: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. \nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-6941\nContact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/hearth-cooking-demonstration-2/
LOCATION:Tavern House Summer Kitchen\, 100 Fort Hunter Rd\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Adults,For Kids,Historical
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T113000
DTSTAMP:20240807T133126Z
CREATED:20240715T174225Z
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SUMMARY:Interactive Children’s Program: Native Americans along the Susquehanna River
DESCRIPTION: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\, so please dress appropriately. \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the outdoor games will be substituted with indoor games and/or a craft. All children attending the program are required to register. One free adult registration is available for each child registered. \n**Please note that this program is exclusively for children and their accompanying adults** \n\nBUY TICKETS NOW \n\nContact Name: Katie Sciamanna\nContact Phone: 717-780-6941\nContact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/interactive-childrens-program-native-americans-along-the-susquehanna-river/
LOCATION:Fort Hunter Mansion\, 5300 North Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T193000
DTSTAMP:20230829T193022Z
CREATED:20230829T192927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T193022Z
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SUMMARY:Succulent Fairy Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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 for your arrangement. The workshop includes succulents\, sedum\, fairy\, soil\, and a brown garden bowl (8″W X 3″H). There will be a variety of additional fairy garden items available for purchase at a low price (fencing\, pond crystals\, sand\, walkway stones\, mushrooms\, etc.) or you can feel free to bring along some of your own additional items.
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/succulent-fairy-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:Fort Hunter Park\, 100 Fort Hunter Road\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Adults,For Kids
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T140000
DTSTAMP:20230829T191301Z
CREATED:20230829T191301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T191301Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Prevention and Balance Workshop
DESCRIPTION: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.   \nJoin us for this Balance and Fall Prevention workshop with Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy where we’ll cover:  \n1 – The biggest mistake balance sufferers can make  \n2 – The three major components of balance control  \n3 – How to get up from the ground after a fall  \n4 – What successful treatment for those struggling with falls and balance problems looks like  \nThis workshop will be taught by Dr. Dan Hinnerschitz who has 10+ years of experience in treating folks who have a history of falling due to decreased balance. This is a free workshop as part of the Park Rx Series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield.
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/fall-prevention-and-balance-workshop/
LOCATION:Fort Hunter Park\, 100 Fort Hunter Road\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T103000
DTSTAMP:20230829T191505Z
CREATED:20230829T190732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T191505Z
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SUMMARY:Greenbelt Connector Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join a Naturalist to walk the Greenbelt Connector from Fort Hunter to Wildwood Park. Plan to park along the river at Fort Hunter and meet at Heckton Church. The walk will proceed along the river past several historical and natural sites\, concluding at Wildwood Park. Here participants can choose to navigate back to Fort Hunter or walk around Wildwood. Please note that this is a roundtrip of 4 miles on paved flat surfaces. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. Details at explorewildwoodpark.org/events/. 
URL:https://forthunter.org/event/greenbelt-connector-walk/
LOCATION:Heckton Church\, 5300 N. Front Street\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,For Adults,For Kids
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