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*: No upcoming board meetings are posted yet! Check back soon! *Board Meetings are the 2nd Thursday of every month. |
Community Events15th Annual Banquet & Basket Raffle Tickets: $18.00 each/$20.00 at-the-door Children 6-12 $8.00 each/Under 6 Free Contact Bob Swope 717-903-7979 Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020 (Snow date: March 7, 2020) Time: 5:00pm - Doors open 6:00pm - Turkey Dinner and Homemade Desserts Take-outs available Location: Halifax Ambulance Social Hall 31 Bunker Hill Road, Route 225 Halifax, PA 17032 |
Park EventsMore Events and Information coming soon! 17th Annual Colonial Fort Halifax Festival - Saturday, May 2, 2020, 10:00am-5:00pm Butterflies, Birds, Bees, and Blooms Workshop - Saturday, June 20, 2020, 9:30am-12:30pm 3rd Annual Canoe and Kayak Paddle - |
Links to Park Brochures, Maps, and Information
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