Come visit the Fort Hunter Mansion and join us for a social! Whether its knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc. bring your projects to work on. Fiber artists of all levels are welcome. Sit in our historic sitting room and enjoy socializing as you work on your projects. The event will take place in the Fort […]
Experience the Fort Hunter Mansion by candlelight this December and see the halls decked for the holidays and hear what traditions were celebrated in years past. 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30pm BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-6941 Contact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov
Experience the Fort Hunter Mansion by candlelight this December and see the halls decked for the holidays and hear what traditions were celebrated in years past. 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30pm BUY TICKETS NOW Contact Name: Katie Sciamanna Contact Phone: 717-780-6941 Contact Email: ksciamanna@dauphincounty.gov
Enjoy a 45-minute tour of the Historic Fort Hunter Mansion as the halls are decked and the mantles trimmed for the holiday season. After, make a holiday craft, enjoy some snacks, and partake in some festive activities led by our education staff. 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm $8 per […]
During this interactive tour designed for children and families, learn what life was like for the families that lived in the Fort Hunter Mansion from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. You will walk through the mansion’s rooms and learn about their different uses, learn about objects of their everyday life, and do some […]
Cemetery Combo Tour Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:00 pm Fort Hunter Mansion $15 per attendee Visitors will begin their visit at Fort Hunter Mansion to learn about the McAllister family that first lived in the historic home. After a brief intermission, guests will then take a 40-minute round-trip walk to the […]
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 […]
“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 at the Mansion at 10am to learn about the McAllister family and the beautiful building they called home. After a complimentary snack and comfort break, the group will take a walk to the McAllister Family Cemetery, approximately 1 mile from the park. The cemetery portion of the tour will take visitors through a […]
Explore the Fort Hunter Mansion in a whole new way! Children will help their “Aunt Helen” prepare to host a party by completing small tasks throughout the tour while the adults learn a little history about the stately home. This brief tour is perfect for families with small children that aren’t quite ready for our […]
Visit Fort Hunter Mansion for a stunning sunset tour and see the house aglow by the warm evening sun. After your tour, enjoy freshly poured mocktails and a plate of sweet and savory snacks while watching the sun set over the Susquehanna River. Tours are limited and available by reservation only. BUY TICKETS NOW Contact […]
During this interactive tour designed for children and families, learn what life was like for the families that lived in the Fort Hunter Mansion from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. You will walk through the mansion’s rooms and learn about their different uses, learn about objects of their everyday life, and do some […]