On Friday after my interview, I went in search of something to do. I ended up at Fort Hunter, on the east shore of the Susquehanna River. The Susquehanna is such a beautiful river, with islands throughout. I was FINALLY able to get some pictures of the river.
Fort Hunter was built in 1725 as a grist mill, known as Hunter's Mill. During the French and Indian War, a military fort was added to the land, and served the military until 1763, when it was abandoned. A Revolutionary War hero bought all the land in 1787, and expanded it to include a saw mill, a country store, a brewery, tavern, and distillery. The fort was dismantled, and changed hands several times until 1956, when its owner formed a trust to maintain it. It is now maintained by Dauphin County.
You can tour the mansion and outbuildings, but I did not.
It's a great spot to walk, take pictures, and I saw several painters working on their canvasses, overlooking the river. It was a beautiful day, sunny and in the mid-80's! A perfect spot on a perfect day!
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