Christmas at Fort Hunter

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Christmas at Fort Hunter 2022
Fort Hunter Park 

This month-long celebration begins with the Mansion decorated with artfully arranged fresh greens by the Garden Club of Harrisburg. View the special Gilded Age exhibition as part of your tour. The Fort Hunter Mansion is open for tours Tuesday-Sunday with reservations preferred and prioritized. Admission is just $7.00 per person. Learn more & register.

Weekends include a popular toy train exhibit in the Centennial Barn, decorated Christmas trees exhibited in the Tavern House, Fort Couture where dress forms are transformed into imaginative holiday decorations, and the kids-only holiday shop. Consider joining the fun at one of the special events!

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Special Weekend Exhibits

Trains _ Square Toy Train Exhibit
Saturday & Sunday ONLY
November 26 - December 18
12:30 - 4:30 PM
Free admission

All aboard! The magical HO gauge model trains start rolling Presented by the Keystone Model Railroad Historical Society.  This magical HO gauge model train set incorporates lots of interactive elements and a walk-around setup. 
This a must-see attraction for the whole family!

Old and new trains will be displayed each week and for the annual visitor, exciting new additions are made each year.

Thanks to the Friends of Fort Hunter
for underwriting this popular attraction.


Annual Festival of Trees
Saturday & Sunday ONLY
November 26 - December 18
12:30 - 4:30 PM
Free Admission

Get in the holiday spirit!

Co-sponsored by the Harrisburg Area Civic Garden Center, six themed Christmas trees are exhibited for viewing.

Beautifully decorated with handmade ornaments and trimmed by local garden clubs the trees are available for raffle. A selection of handmade ornaments will be available for purchase.

Festival of Trees Square
Fort Couture Square Fort Couture
Saturdays & Sundays ONLY
December 3 - 18
12:30 - 4:30 PM
Free Admission


Adorned in the holiday spirit, these dress forms decorated like a Christmas tree are a
twist on holiday decoration.

Displayed in the Stone Stable, these festive wonders are created by volunteers, Friends of Fort Hunter, and local businesses. Using fresh greens and other natural and imaginative materials, Fort Couture will amaze
and inspire your holiday season.


Kids Only Holiday Shop
Saturdays & Sundays ONLY
December 3 - 18
12:30 - 4:30 PM

Kids aged 12 and under can shop for family and friends with the help of Fort Hunter elves. All gifts are under $15 with items for all ages, including grandparents.

Children will shop with the guidance of Santa’s helpers who will assist youngsters in picking out tasteful and unique items from the Museum Shop at Fort Hunter. Parents provide spending money and a gift list.

The gifts will be wrapped and tagged by helper elves and children will emerge with smiles on their faces and secrets in their gift sacks.

Kids Only Store Square 

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Special Holiday Events

 

 

Brass Triumphant in Concert
December 18 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM
Centennial Barn | Free Admission

Enjoy a free concert of Christmas music.  Join the 8-member, Mechanicsburg area brass group as they play familiar holiday tunes and Christmas songs in an informal concert setting. Many thanks to Rich and Barb Leitzel for underwriting this concert.

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