April 18, 2025

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881 Rockford Road
Lancaster, PA 17602 United States Get Directions
717-392-7223
www.HistoricRockFord.org
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From Regency to Romantic: The Essentials of 1820s Fashion

Historic Rock Ford 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, United States

Historic Rock Ford welcomes Margaret O'Neil as she presents "From Regency to Romantic: The Essentials of 1820s Fashion." The 1820s was a transformational time in the history of fashion. Caught between the Regency and Victorian periods, the decade reflects changes in textile technology and changing artistic aesthetics. This lecture will unravel the style of this […]

$5

Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford

Historic Rock Ford 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Hand Mansion will be bedecked in its holiday grandeur complete with period dance demonstrations, open hearth cooking and live music from the harpsichord and violin. During the 1790’s at Rock Ford, Christmas Day was only the beginning of the Holiday season which encompassed twelve days of celebration culminating on Twelfth Night on January 6. […]

Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford

Historic Rock Ford 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, United States

The Hand Mansion will be bedecked in its holiday grandeur complete with period dance demonstrations, open hearth cooking and live music from the harpsichord and violin. During the 1790’s at Rock Ford, Christmas Day was only the beginning of the Holiday season which encompassed twelve days of celebration culminating on Twelfth Night on January 6. […]

The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County

Historic Rock Ford 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, United States

Join us as Greg Huber presents “The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County.” The two-level bank barn a/k/a the Sweitzer was likely the first barn of its specific type in North America that appeared initially in the middle third of the 18th century. Hear about the various factors that helped to influence the making […]

$10

Persuasion: A New Play inspired by Jane Austen

Historic Rock Ford 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, United States

“Persuasion: A New Play Inspired by Jane Austen” will be performed within the candlelit rooms of the circa 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion at Historic Rock Ford on November 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM. This one-act play is intended to provide audiences with the flavor of Austen’s […]

Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford

Historic Rock Ford 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, United States

Step back in time this holiday season and experience Christmas the way it was celebrated in the 18th century! Join us at the General Edward Hand Mansion for a festive event filled with traditional Yuletide customs and period dancing. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit as live music on harpsichord and violin fills the air. […]

$5 – $17

Emma: The Matchmaker

Historic Rock Ford 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA, United States

Historic Rock Ford is pleased to present “Emma: The Matchmaker." This one-act play, adapted by Historic Rock Ford Executive Director Sam Slaymaker from the classic novel by Jane Austen, will be presented in the candlelit rooms of the General Edward Hand Mansion, Performances will run approximately one hour with scenes taking place in each of […]

$20

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