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Historic Rock Ford's America250 Lecture Series presents "Valley Forge Celebrates the French Alliance" by Nancy K. Loane, Ed.D. May 6, 1778 was a beautiful day for a celebration at the Valley Forge encampment. The alliance between France and the United States of America, important in supplying vital military and financial aid to the new country, […]
Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories Series welcomes author Zara Anishanslin as she presents a lecture on her book “The Painter's Fire: A Forgotten History of the Artists Who Championed the American Revolution.” Artists played a crucial role in the American Revolution, focusing on three figures: Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright. Her book […]
Historic Rock Ford's Fashion Lecture Series welcomes Robert S. DuPlessis as he presents “What Were They Wearing? Lancastrians (and Others) at the Time of the Revolution.” Though only settled in the 1720s, by 1760 Lancaster was already the largest inland town in British North America and had become an important commercial center for the “Indian […]
Historic Rock Ford's Untold Stories Lecture Series welcomes Samuel C. Slaymaker as he presents “The Patriot's Next Door: Revolutionary War Veterans at Woodward Hill Cemetery.” This presentation will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. The lecture will be approximately one hour. Admission is for […]
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 […]
Historic Rock Ford's Untold Stories of the Revolution Series welcomes Daniel Sieh as he presents “After the Fashion of HIs Country: Asians and Asia in the 18th Century." Asia was known for centuries in Europe, and the British were keen to profit off the exotic goods through commerce. This trade was far from a one-sided […]
Historic Rock Ford's Fashion Lecture Series welcomes photographer Michele Quigley as she presents “The 1790s Series: A Visual Representation of a Remarkable Period in History.” The 1790s Series is a photographic fine art series that celebrates and showcases the elegance and diversity of women's dress in the 1790s. Inspired by the works of artists like […]
Historic Rock Ford welcomes David and Ginger Hildebrand as they present a concert entitled “Music of the American Revolution: The 250th Anniversary.” The Hildebrands will don period attire to perform patriotic songs, ballads, dance tunes and theater songs known by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and others. They will explain and demonstrate their instruments, […]
Historic Rock Ford's Fashion Lecture Series welcomes April Thomas as she presents “Topping it all off! Headwear, Bonnets, and Hats in the Last Quarter of the 18th Century." This presentation will take place in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Admission is for the lecture only and does […]
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.
Join us at Historic Rock Ford for a special premiere screening of segments from the new docuseries, “For the Common Good: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation.” Produced in association with the National Society of The Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and You’ll Never Forget Productions, this series uncovers the inspiring stories of […]
Historic Rock Ford's America250 Lecture Series presents "When the Declaration of Independence was News." Presenter Emily Sneff focuses on the nation’s founding document at the moment of its creation in 1776, before anyone knew what the legacy of the Declaration would be or if the United States would win the war against Great Britain. It […]
Historic Rock Ford welcomes Forbes Road Frolic for a concert of Colonial Era Tavern Music. This musical duo offers a well-researched musical experience using instruments that are descended from those of the 17th and 18th centuries. They tailor the music to be enjoyed by today’s audiences even though it is at least 200 years old. […]
Historic Rock Ford's America250 Lecture Series presents "Analyzing the Ten Crucial Days: A Thematic Interpretation of a Turning Point in the Revolutionary War." Presenter David Price examines the Winter Campaign of 1776-77 -- one of the most stories in the annuals of military history. David's narrative differs from earlier works on the subject that are […]
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 […]
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