Fort Hunter Park

Hit the Road Education Tour: Ford’s Theatre and “A Christmas Carol”

Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Hit the Road Educational Tours sponsored by the Friends of Fort Hunter Ford’s Theare and Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” Saturday, November 25th 7am-8pm Kick off the holiday season with a trip to the National Cathedral, Ford’s Theatre for a matinee performance of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” and an all-inclusive dinner at Tony and Joe’s […]

$195 – $215

Succulent Fairy Garden Workshop

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

PawPaw Walk

Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

“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 […]

Free

Fall Prevention and Balance Workshop

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

Historical Tree Walk

Fort Hunter Park 100 Fort Hunter Road, Harrisburg, PA, United States

Join a naturalist for a leisurely walk around Fort Hunter Park. Learn one method for aging a tree and some historical facts about these living giants. Space is limited. Meet on the front lawn of the Mansion. This walk is free but pre-registration is required. Click here to register.

Free