Fort Halifax Park
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    • BINGO Fundraiser
    • Butterflies, Birds, Bees and Blooms Workshop
    • Canoe and Kayak Paddle and Picnic
    • Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
    • Colonial Fort Halifax Festival
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    • Tale of Farmstead History
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Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc.

The Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc. (FoFHP or "Friends") is a charitable corporation under the Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(3).  FoFHP serves as the support group for Halifax Township assisting with maintenance, development, management, and the educational, historical, and nature programing of Fort Halifax Park.

Mission

  • To help foster understanding of the relationship of Fort Halifax to Pennsylvania and early American history
  • To help preserve and maintain Fort Halifax Park
  • To encourage public enjoyment of the park as well as use of the Park for environmental and historical education

Board of Directors

  • President - Norma Shearer
  • Vice President - Reed Lebo
  • Recording Secretary - Victoria Vitolo
  • Corresponding Secretary - Tiffany Reynolds
  • Treasurer - Bruce Henry
  • Director at Large - Robert Keefer
  • Director at Large - Keith Keen
  • Director at Large - Roz Ogden
  • Director at Large - Frank Wilmarth
The Board of Directors meets regularly on the second Thursday of every month. All members are welcome to attend.  Meetings are held at the Halifax Area Historical Society (HAHS) located in downtown Halifax at the corner of 3rd and Market Streets, Fort Halifax Park, or via phone conference (during Covid-19 restrictions).

The meeting date and place is announced on the Home page, Facebook page, or communicated to members through the Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc. mass member emails.

Board Member elections are held every November.  ​​All members are notified two weeks prior and welcome to attend to cast their votes.

Honorary Board

  • Dane Harman
  • ​The Honorable Sue Helm

Become a Member and Volunteer

​Click the links below to learn more about how you can become a member and volunteer. FoFHP is an active group of members who work tirelessly to fulfil its Mission to preserve Fort Halifax Park, and still have fun doing it!
​Volunteer Opportunities
Membership Enrollment Form

Documents

  • ​Bylaws of Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc. (11/2015)
  • Standing Rules of Friends of Fort Halifax Park (11/2017)
  • Map of Fort Halifax Park Master Site Plan
  • Fort Halifax Master Site Plan​

Park Hours and Rules

Current Hours: Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

​To maintain a safe environment for everyone who visits Fort Halifax, see our Rules and Regulations. 
​

Quick Links

Membership Enrollment Form
Map & Brochure

Contact Us

friendsofforthalifax@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/forthalifaxpark
Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc. 
​PO Box 565
Halifax PA 17032

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Park: 570 N. River Road, SR 147, Halifax, PA 17032
© Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc., 2021
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Rules & Regulations
    • Map & Brochure
    • Membership Form
    • Awards, Certificates, Recognition, and Publicity
    • Store
  • Archaeology
    • Fort Halifax Rediscovery Project >
      • Rediscovery Blog
  • Community
    • Projects
    • Outreach
  • Events
    • Banquet Fundraiser
    • BINGO Fundraiser
    • Butterflies, Birds, Bees and Blooms Workshop
    • Canoe and Kayak Paddle and Picnic
    • Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
    • Colonial Fort Halifax Festival
  • Learn More
    • Fort Halifax History
    • Tale of Farmstead History
    • Discover
    • Links
  • Gallery
    • Event Photos >
      • Videos
    • Virtual Showcase/Exhibits