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Spectacularly situated on a bluff overlooking the Susquehanna River and the Blue Mountain Range, this 40 acre park invites visitors to relax and explore Pennsylvania history.  Professionally guided tours of the elegantly restored Mansion look back in time to sophisticated country living in the nineteenth century. Fort Hunter is a 19th century plantation complex hosting nine structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Various outbuildings spark visitors' imaginations into the past.
Special annual events such as Fort Hunter Day in September and Christmas at Fort Hunter in December add seasonal interest (see the calendar page for details).   Fort Hunter Mansion and Park is owned and operated by the Dauphin County Parks and Recreation Department, the Board of Trustees for Fort Hunter, and the Friends of Fort Hunter, Inc.	Fort Hunter Mansion, built in 1814, bears the name of an 18th century fort constructed near the site.
Fort Hunter Park offers modern conference facilities, picnic pavilions, children's play equipment, a free walking tour brochure, a river front walking area, and a portion of the historic Pennsylvania Canal Trail.  Fort Hunter Park is located six miles north of Harrisburg along the Susquehanna River on Front Street. The park is open daily from 8:00 am to dusk.
MUSEUM TOUR HOURS:
May-December: Tuesday-Saturday (10:30 am-4:30 pm) Sundays (12 pm-4:30 pm) The Mansion is CLOSED Mondays, Holidays, & January- April.
ADMISSION PRICES:
Adults $5.00 Senior Citizens $4.00 Students $3.00 Group rates available by advance reservation.
Group Tours by Reservation Only. Call (717) 599-5751 during regular business hours for reservations.
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