Join us at our annual Maple Sugar Festival for a fun day filled with sweet treats! Families can taste a variety of maple syrups, see how maple candies are made, practice tapping trees, make colorful crafts, and much more. Admission to the festival is free. For about six weeks nature cooks up its own sweet delights […]
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: […]
Sip tea, partake in light snacks, and design your own set of Victorian Era-themed Valentines to take home at the end of the evening. $10 per person Buy Tickets Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-6941 Contact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov
The Friends of Fort Hunter Invite You to a Lecture on the Fort Hunter African American Cemetery, presented as part of their annual meeting! Join Dr. Steven Burg, professor of history at Shippensburg University, at the Fort Hunter Park Centennial Barn on Wednesday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. for an informative talk about the […]
'Tis the season to make a Christmas tree mosaic! Learn to make a beautiful 10" tall Christmas tree mosaic in this workshop hosted by Amanda from Mosaic Montage. This is a beginner-level workshop, no prior experience is needed. During the class, you will get to pick from multiple shades of machine-tumbled stained glass to create […]
Join us in this fun class to make a fused glass ornament workshop! This is an introduction to glass fusing workshop. In this 2-hour workshop, you will assemble pre-cut pieces to design two festive ornaments – one sweater and one tree. You can choose your pieces and design to make this uniquely yours. The ornaments will […]
Have you ever wondered how historic sites learn about their own history? Have you ever wondered what kinds of things are kept in museum archives? Join a Fort Hunter history educator at the Fort Hunter Centennial Barn to learn about the mansion through a unique lens as we study items from the park’s archives. This […]
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
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
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
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
African dance and drum reduce stress and anxiety, build self-esteem, and assist with weight loss. This energy-filled class provides an opportunity to experience West African culture through learning traditional dance movements accompanied by live music, using traditional drums (djembe, djun-dun). Each class starts with a warmup. Then participants are given the history, background, and name of […]