This website will provide you a historical overview of the Fort, as well as information about current and upcoming activities at the park. Additionally, there is information about the Non-Profit Organization, The Friends of Fort Halifax Park, that serves as a support group for Halifax Township to assist with the purchase, development, programs and management of the park.
Discover Fort Halifax
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Fort Halifax was built in 1756 with the purpose of providing safe shelter for pack trains passing from Fort hunter (now in Harrisburg) to Fort Augusta (now in Sunbury.) Due to the French and Indian War conflict, settlers in the area regularly encountered deadly conflicts with Indians. Fort Halifax was built as a solution to the problem. |
Board MeetingsUpcoming Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc. Board Meeting*: Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019 Time: 6:00pm Location: Halifax Area Historical Society Building 3rd and Market Sts., Halifax, PA *Board Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month. |
Community Events14th Annual Banquet & Basket Raffle Tickets: Advance sale Adult - $15.00 Children 6-12 years of age - $8.00 Children under 6 - Free At-the-door - $17.00 (adults) Ticket Sales Contact: Bob Swope 717-903-7979 or friendsofforthalifax@gmail.com Guest Speaker: "Captain Jack" Dillman Presenting: History of the Wiconisco Canal Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019 Time: 5:00pm - Doors open 6:00pm - Turkey Dinner and Homemade Desserts Location: Halifax Ambulance Social Hall 31 Bunker Hill Road, Route 225 Halifax, PA 17032 |
Park EventsNo Park Events scheduled at this time. Check back soon! |
Links to Park Brochures, Maps, and Information
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