Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry, funeral biscuits to grave robbery. 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 […]
Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry, funeral biscuits to grave robbery. 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 […]
“Picking up pawpaws, put em’ in your pocket, way down yonder in the pawpaw patch.” That old familiar Appalachian Trail tune is a melody of the ages. Meet a Naturalist in front of the Mansion for an afternoon walk with a chance to learn about the largest native North American fruit, the pawpaw. This program […]
Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry, funeral biscuits to grave robbery. 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 […]
Join us after hours for a tour of the historic Fort Hunter Mansion as we explore taboo topics from mourning etiquette to hair jewelry, funeral biscuits to grave robbery. 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 […]
Catch the holiday spirit as you enjoy a guided tour of Fort Hunter Mansion decorated with fresh greens and fruits, dried materials and fresh flowers. Many thanks to the Civic Committee of the Garden Club of Harrisburg for their inspired decorating creations. The lives of the families that lived at Fort Hunter are highlighted on […]
**Victorian Tea 2026 will be updated as information becomes available** Sample sweet and savory treats as you sip cups of spiced tea and enjoy the Mansion adorned for the holidays with fresh greens and natural trimmings. Guests begin their visit with a self-guided tour of the holiday decorations by the Civic Committee of the […]