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    • Chicken BBQ Fundraiser
    • Colonial Fort Halifax Festival
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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 is an all volunteer service group that serves as the support group for Halifax Township for benefit of Fort Halifax Park.  FoFHP members are responsible for increasing public enjoyment of Fort Halifax Park by providing quality educational programs, managing and developing infrastructure, and maintaining and preserving the environmental and historical integrity of Historic Fort Halifax Park and Preserve. 

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 - Stephanie Hoover
  • Director at Large - Robert Keefer
  • Director at Large - Roz Ogden
  • Director at Large - Scott Theurer
FoFHP Meetings Information:
  • The Board of Directors meets regularly on the second Thursday of every month.  We welcome and encourage members to attend to offer suggestions, solutions, and share ideas.  
  • Meetings are held in Yeager House at Fort Halifax Park or at the Halifax Area Historical Society (HAHS) building.  HAHS is located at the corner of 3rd and Market Street in Halifax.  Members may also attend via phone conference.  Please email or call (223-237-0988) us if you would like to obtain instructions to dial in for a meeting.
  • Meeting dates and locations are listed on the Home page, on our Facebook page, or communicated to members through the Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc. mass member emails.
  • Board Member nominations (October) and elections (November) are held yearly.  ​​All members are notified via email two weeks prior to elections.  We encourage all members to attend to cast their votes.   

Honorary Board

  • Dane Harman
  • ​The Honorable Sue Helm

Become a Member, Volunteer, or Donate

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

Documents

  • ​Bylaws of Friends of Fort Halifax Park, Inc. (11/2022)
  • Standing Rules of Friends of Fort Halifax Park (11/2022)
  • Strategic Plan Summary of Friends of Fort Halifax Park (01/2022)
  • 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 Park, see our Rules and Regulations. 
​

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
  • 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
    • Links
  • Gallery
    • Event Photos >
      • Videos
    • Virtual Showcase/Exhibits