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Thank You for Visiting Fort Halifax Park Online!

​This website will provide you with a Park overview of the newly rediscovered French and Indian War Fort (1756), Fort Halifax, its history, the 1800's farmstead, the nature park, as well as information about past, current, and upcoming activities.  Additionally, there is information about the non-profit membership organization, Friends of Fort Halifax Park Inc..  The Friends members, volunteers, and partners serve as the support group for owner, Halifax Township, assisting with maintenance, development, management, and the educational, historical, nature, and event programing of Historic Fort Halifax Park and Preserve.  Historic Fort Halifax Park and Preserve is 174 acres of passive recreation with picnic areas, the scenic Susquehanna River and Armstrong Creek, walking trails, gardens, and more. Visitors welcome dawn to dusk.

​Discover Fort Halifax

Fort Halifax, originally known as "the camp at Armstrong's", was built in 1756 with the purpose of providing safe shelter along the Susquehanna River for supply bateaux's and pack trains passing to and from Fort Hunter (Harrisburg) and Fort Augusta (Sunbury).  Due to the French and Indian War, settlers in this area regularly encountered deadly conflicts along this route. Fort Halifax was built as a solution to the problem.
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​Meetings, Events, and News

Friends of Fort Halifax Park Inc. - Board Meetings

​2023 Board Meeting Dates:​​​   ​ ​​​​
  • October 12 - Board Nominations - Yeager House Meeting Room or Park Picnic Grounds @ 6pm - all are welcome to attend
  • November 9 - Board Elections - General Membership Meeting
  • December 14

Board Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of every month at 6:00pm.  Meetings may be held at any of the locations listed below.
  • Yeager House at Fort Halifax Park
  • the Halifax Area Historical Society Building at 3rd and Market St.
  • or via phone conference
​​All members are welcome to attend meetings to offer suggestions, solutions, and share ideas.  All meetings include an "After Meeting Social" with light refreshments.  
  • If you have something you would like to discuss with the FoFHP Board, please contact us via email to be part of the agenda.
  • Memberships are easy, please click here.  
Thank you for your support!

Events

Current 2023 Schedule: check back often for updates​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​
  • September 22, 2023 - "Campfire Talk" First Historical Speaker Series featuring Lynn Otto - 7pm at the park.  This is the first of the "Campfire Talk" Historical Speaker Series events!  There will be a short introduction to Fort Halifax Park followed by our Guest Speaker who will talk about what life was like for the soldiers of the Augusta Regiment stationed at Fort Halifax.  Bring flashlights and lawnchairs to the campfire where you will enjoy hot chocolate, s'mores, and a great talk about local history!  We look forward to seeing everyone, come join us!
  • October 12, 2023 - FoFHP Board Nominations Meeting
  • October 28, 2023 - Stay tuned...
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Current News

FoFHP Plans and Goals - FoFHP members have done more outreach this year and have enjoyed meeting so many Fort Halifax Park and FoFHP supporters!  Many preservation, history, environmental, and education initiatives and programs are in the planning stages for the park.  In addition to our successful annual Colonial Festival held every first Saturday in May and 5B's Pollinator and Garden Faire the third Saturday of June, we are now offering a new history "Campfire Talk" speaker series just begun in September.  FoFHP hosted another (June '23) successful three week archaeology field school with Juniata College whose field school students found additional artifacts and areas of historic Fort Halifax (1756).  Also, in June we hosted an educational skilled trades partnership with Dauphin County Technical School where students renovated and/or repaired three park outbuildings.  And we are planning even more!  Look for us to expand and upgrade trails, meadows, and gardens too.  We would love for you to help too, and be part of all these exciting programs and  future plans!  It's easy to become a member.  Feel free to contact us via email or phone 223-237-0988, with any questions you may have.  Thank you for your support!

Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc. receives Community Initiative Award:
Read about this award that FoFHP, Inc. is honored to have received here.
Thank you to the PA State Historic Preservation Office, Joe Baker, Dr. Jonathan Burns, our members, and community!
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Juniata College "Rediscovery of Fort Halifax" Annual Archaeology Field School Projects 
Our 2023 Motto was "May The Fort Be With You", and it was!
Read all about it soon...
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"sills" and hearth

"Find the Fort" became "Found the Fort!​"
  Read all about it here! 
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Additional News of Interest:
  • Fort Halifax Park chosen as Preservation Pennsylvania - PA at Risk site!  Read more here!
  • ​National Register of Historic Places -  FoFHP received official notification in December 2020 that the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) has designated Fort Halifax Park and Farmstead eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.  This designation will assist the "Friends" in the process of qualifying for additional grants for the stabilization, restoration, and preservation of the 1800's Schweitzer Bank Barn, companion Farmhouse, and all outbuildings.  The Sycamore Allee, part of Route 147 that bisects Fort Halifax is already on the National Register. 

Park Hours and Rules

Current Hours: Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk

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

Membership Enrollment Form
Map & Brochure

Contact Us

​friendsofforthalifax@gmail.com
or via phone 223-237-0988 

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
  • Membership Form
  • About Us
    • Map & Brochure
    • Rules & Regulations
    • Awards, Honors, Certificates, Recognition, and Publicity
    • Store
  • Community
    • Projects
    • Outreach
    • Partners & Links
  • Events
    • Banquet Fundraiser
    • BINGO Fundraiser
    • Butterflies, Birds, Bees, Bats, and Blooms
    • Canoe and Kayak Paddle and Picnic
    • Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
    • Colonial Fort Halifax Festival
  • Archaeology
    • Fort Halifax Rediscovery Project >
      • Rediscovery Blog
  • Learn More
    • Fort Halifax History
    • Tale of Farmstead History
    • Discover
  • Gallery
    • Event Photos >
      • Videos
    • Virtual Showcase/Exhibits