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Community members of all ages are invited to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly atmosphere. Our host of eco-conscious contributors and entertainers will educate, empower, and inspire our community to welcome environmental-sustainability practices into their daily lives. Earth Day Extravaganza is (mostly) an outdoor event, but we will bring it inside in […]
A mischievous duo starts to doodle… and ends up creating a whole imaginative world! Follow their vivid drawings (and a tiny little turtle) into a beautiful watery world where anything can happen. With live musicians, stunning interactive animation, and live whiteboard drawings, this touching and playful non-verbal show delivers an abundance of theatrical imagination. Free […]
Lancaster will celebrate National Poetry Month by preparing for The Lancaster Living Poetry Museum II. The event will be staged twice, the first time as part of First Friday festivities on May 1, 2026, from 6:00 - 10:00 pm. 16 performers will embody poets and musicians at four downtown venues throughout the city in one-person […]
Calling all rock hounds! Do you love gemstones and fossils? Are you crazy for collecting minerals? Come to the West Jewels neighborhood on May 2 for Gem Fest! Learn about, celebrate, and trade rocks! Emily the Geologist will present on rock identification, Fisher the Naturalist will present on fossils! Plus: paint a rock for the […]
Enjoy family friendly patriotic activities, living historians, and self-guided tours of the Hand Mansion and Snyder Gallery, including the 2026 focus exhibit “Lancaster’s Revolutionaries.” Advance Registration recommended, but tickets will also be available at the door. Special Guests currently attending: Ken Reinhard, Ye Olde Colonial Angler of 1770, specializes in the tackle and traditions of […]
Join us for family friendly America250 activities during this free event at Historic Rock Ford including:-Crafts-Themed activities in the General Edward Hand Mansion and -“Lancaster’s Revolutionaries” Exhibit in the Snyder Gallery-Interact with living historians including:1st Rhode Island RegimentLeslie Bramlett as Hannah Till-And more! Concessions will be available. All proceeds benefit Historic Rock Ford.
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at Historic Rock Ford! Our two-day celebration will offer various free, fun, and educational activities throughout the day, including:Live musiciansSelf-guided tours of the circa 1794 General Hand MansionLiving Historians and Sutlers, both military and civilian around the groundsLancaster’s Revolutionaries exhibit in the Snyder GalleryOpen Hearth Cooking DemonstrationsChildren’s scavenger huntPeriod dance demonstrationsAnd […]
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at Historic Rock Ford! Our two-day celebration will offer various free, fun, and educational activities throughout the day, including:Live musiciansSelf-guided tours of the circa 1794 General Hand MansionLiving Historians and Sutlers, both military and civilian around the groundsLancaster’s Revolutionaries exhibit in the Snyder GalleryOpen Hearth Cooking DemonstrationsChildren’s scavenger huntPeriod dance demonstrationsAnd […]
Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a relaxed evening under the stars at Historic Rock Ford! Our summer history-themed movie series is a perfect blend of entertainment and education for history lovers of all ages. Arrive early, get comfortable, and soak in the atmosphere before the film begins. Food and drink […]
Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a relaxed evening under the stars at Historic Rock Ford! Our summer history-themed movie series is a perfect blend of entertainment and education for history lovers of all ages. Arrive early, get comfortable, and soak in the atmosphere before the film begins. Food and drink […]
Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a relaxed evening under the stars at Historic Rock Ford! Our summer history-themed movie series is a perfect blend of entertainment and education for history lovers of all ages. Arrive early, get comfortable, and soak in the atmosphere before the film begins. Food and drink […]
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