Educational Opportunities

We are pleased to announce that we have updated our programming as of spring 2025.

Our new programs allow educators the opportunity to choose programs covering various topics of history and culture during their visit to Fort Hunter Mansion and Park.

A Field Trip Request Form can be completed directly through our website by visiting our “Guided Field Trip” page. After completing the online registration form, a member of our education team will reach out to confirm your booking and provide details to secure a non-refundable deposit.

Groups may select from the following programs to create their own unique Field Trip Agenda. Please note there is a minimum fee of $150 per group.

For education program inquiries, please contact fheducation@dauphincounty.gov

Programs Offered:
All programs have a 40-minute run time unless noted as otherwise

Native American Programming:

The Story of the Susquehannock (2-6)
This program is an overview of Susquehannock life and covers topics such as family structure, housing, food acquisition, daily life, history, and the extermination of the Susquehannock people.

Native Plants and Uses (K-12)
This program explores foods native to the Susquehanna region and how they were traditionally used by indigenous people.

Native American Games: (K-4)
Students will burn energy and develop hand-eye coordination through play during this interactive program.

Children’s Mansion Tour (K-2)
In this abbreviated visit to the mansion, little learners will help “Aunt Helen” complete a checklist to make sure everything is ready for her big party on Saturday night.

Student Mansion Tour: (2-7)
This abbreviated tour of the mansion includes several prominent rooms of the house as students learn about the families that called the mansion home.

Standard Mansion Tour: (7-12)
Our Standard Mansion Tour gives students an opportunity to learn the history of the families that called Fort Hunter home over the years and explore each room of the mansion.

Uncovering History: (2-6)
This program explores a range of historic artifacts and what they teach us. Students will use clues from each artifact to uncover pieces of life in Central PA during the 1800’s.

Victorian Era Games and Chores: (K-6)
Students will have the opportunity to pump water from the well, do laundry on a washboard, and once their chores are done, learn several games from the 1800’s.

Museum Shop (All ages)
For groups wishing to visit the Mansion Shop, please select “Museum Shop” in addition to your desired programs. There is no fee for visiting the museum shop.