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Historic Rock Ford consists of the circa 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion and the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts.
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Historic Rock Ford is open for tours from April-October. Visit our website for hours and ticketing. Historic Rock Ford was the home of General Edward Hand and his family as well as enslaved and free servants and laborers. During the American Revolution, Edward Hand was Adjutant General to George Washington. Today, Historic Rock Ford is comprised of 33 acres at the southeastern edge of Lancaster City surrounded by Lancaster County Central Park. It offers guided tours of the elegantly furnished rooms of the circa 1794 Hand Mansion as well as the opportunity to visit the John J. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts which is housed in a re-constructed 18th century bank barn. Historic Rock Ford offers visitors a peaceful enclave for lovers of history, art and nature just inside the boundaries of Lancaster City.

31/10/2026

Historic Rock Ford is closed for its 2026 tour season. Please visit our website for our remaining special events such as our "Persuasion" play in November and our annual Yuletide tours on December 26-27!

30/10/2026

Introducing the cast of "Persuasion" at Historic Rock Ford: Connor Kanya as Sir William Elliot!

Opening night is Friday, November 6 with performances at 7 PM and 8:30 PM. Additional performances:
Saturday, November 7 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Saturday, November 21 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Sunday, November 22 (2 PM and 3:30 PM)

Limited to 15 guests per performance. $25 per person. Reservations through our ticketing link on our event page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3058754174455567/3058754181122233/

30/10/2026

No filters needed on this spectacular fall foliage view from the Hand Mansion piazza today!

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow (October 31) is the final day of our regular tour season,

28/10/2026

Introducing the cast of "Persuasion" at Historic Rock Ford: Nick Silveri-Hillr as Sir Walter Elliot!

Opening night is Friday, November 6 with performances at 7 PM and 8:30 PM. Additional performances:
Saturday, November 7 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Saturday, November 21 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Sunday, November 22 (2 PM and 3:30 PM)

Limited to 15 guests per performance. $25 per person. Reservations through our ticketing link on our event page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3058754174455567/3058754181122233/

27/10/2026

Announcing our host for Historic Rock Ford's Annual Dinner on Thursday, November 12! Joshua William Green is a Lancaster-based director, actor, choreographer, writer, and recording artist. He grew up touring nationally and internationally in the Youngstown Connection and The Archangel Dance Theatre. Joshua studied musical theater and dance at AMDA NY and Youngstown State University. His favorite performance credits include: “Ragtime” 2016 National Tour, “Finding Neverland” 2018 National Tour, “Rocktopia on Broadway!,” background vocalist for Sam Smith 2018 Grammy Awards, and “America’s Got Talent” (Season 16). As a director and choreographer, Joshua has worked for many of the professional theatres in this area, such as Prima Theatre, The Fulton Theatre, Servant Stage Company, Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, Gretna Theatre, and Sight & Sound Theatre.

We look forward to Joshua guiding us through this special evening with his warmth, humor and musical talents!

https://www.facebook.com/events/28944741855212845

26/10/2026

Introducing the cast of "Persuasion" at Historic Rock Ford: Sam Shea as Captain Wentworth!

Opening night is Friday, November 6 with performances at 7 PM and 8:30 PM. Additional performances:
Saturday, November 7 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Saturday, November 21 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Sunday, November 22 (2 PM and 3:30 PM)

Limited to 15 guests per performance. $25 per person. Reservations through our ticketing link on our event page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3058754174455567/3058754181122233/

24/10/2026

Introducing the cast of "Persuasion" at Historic Rock Ford: Rachel Faust as Mary Musgrove! Rachel is also directing this production.

Opening night is Friday, November 6 with performances at 7 PM and 8:30 PM. Additional performances:
Saturday, November 7 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Saturday, November 21 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Sunday, November 22 (2 PM and 3:30 PM)

Limited to 15 guests per performance. $25 per person. Reservations through our ticketing link on our event page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3058754174455567/3058754181122233/

22/10/2026

Introducing the cast of "Persuasion" at Historic Rock Ford: Caitlin Hughes as Anne Elliot!

Opening night is Friday, November 6 with performances at 7 PM and 8:30 PM. Additional performances:
Saturday, November 7 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Saturday, November 21 (7 PM and 8:30 PM)
Sunday, November 22 (2 PM and 3:30 PM)

Limited to 15 guests per performance. $25 per person. Reservations through our ticketing link on our event page.

https://www.facebook.com/events/3058754174455567/3058754181122233/

19/10/2026

On Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 PM, Historic Rock Ford welcomes Dr. Shirley L. Green as she presents “The Frank Brothers and The American Revolution.” This lecture will explore the lives of her ancestors, William and Benjamin Frank, two brothers who enlisted in Second Rhode Island Regiment during the Revolutionary War.

This lecture will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Admission is for the lecture and does not include the Snyder Gallery or Hand Mansion. $10 General Admission/$5 Rock Ford Member

Visit the Special Events page of our website to reserve your tickets. Admission is also payable at the door.

Address

881 Rockford Road
PA
17602

Telephone

+17173927223

Website

http://www.HistoricRockford.org/

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