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Historic Rock Ford invites you on a nighttime journey through the General Edward Hand Mansion to explore the personal side of Rock Ford's 200 years of haunted history. This unique after-dark tour of the General Edward Hand Mansion is perfect for the Halloween season. Visitors will be led through the rooms of the darkened Hand […]
The Marquis de Lafayette is best known in America for his role in the American Revolution—from his arrival in 1777 as a nineteen-year-old volunteer to his pivotal contributions to the successful culmination of the Yorktown Campaign in 1781. What is less well known is Lafayette’s remarkable role as an advocate for human rights on three […]
Historic Rock Ford welcomes the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble for “Baroque on the Piazza” at the General Edward Hand Mansion for an outdoor evening filled with the sounds of historic Baroque chamber music. The ensemble will be presenting Vivaldi's Double Trumpet Concerto in C Major, as well as works by Handel, Telemann, Corelli, and J.S. Bach. […]
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 […]
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 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. […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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