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SUMMARY:The American Revolution and Mennonites: A Crisis of Conscience
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Kenneth Sensenig as he presents “The American Revolution and Mennonites: A Crisis of Conscience.” In 1777\, during the defense of Philadelphia\, the peaceful Ephrata Cloister became an unlikely battlefield of conscience as wounded soldiers were brought there for nursing. Join us for an exploration of the story of John and Anna Baer\, Mennonite pacifists who faced an impossible dilemma: how to care for wounded soldiers whose cause contradicted their deepest beliefs.  \n\n\n\nChrista Mylin from Mennonite Life will also be assisting with this lecture regarding material artifacts that will be on display at the end of the lecture. There will also be a Q&A session. \n\n\n\nThis 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 not include the Snyder Gallery or Hand Mansion.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/the-american-revolution-and-mennonites-a-crisis-of-conscience/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Lancaster Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s America250 Lecture Series welcomes Benton G. Webber as he presents “Revolutionary Lancaster.” Lancaster County was not the site of any military battles of our country’s Revolutionary War\, but the community was impacted in almost every other way possible. Come and learn about life here 250 years ago and how it was turned upside down as “the course of human events” at the global and national scale came crashing down right here in Lancaster\, disrupting the lives of many in order to secure “certain unalienable rights.” \n\n\n\nThis presentation will begin at 7 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Admission is for the lecture only and does not include the Snyder Gallery.  
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/revolutionary-lancaster-lecture/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T140000
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SUMMARY:Songs & Stories of the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s America250 Lecture Series presents “Songs and Stories of the American Revolution.” Dressed in Colonial garb\, presenter Matthew Dodd takes audiences back in time to the days of the American Colonial settlement and the American Revolution. Using rousing period songs and stories that put the songs into the context of the time\, Matthew brings to life the exciting Days of 1776.  Matthew sings and plays guitar\, banjo and mandolin. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will begin at 2 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Prior to the lecture\, attendees may visit the Snyder Gallery and our 2026 Focus Exhibit. The Snyder Gallery closes at 4 PM.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: Matthew Dodd is a retired teacher and now a full time musician. He does a great many history and holiday-themed shows.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/songs-stories-of-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Music and Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
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SUMMARY:"That One Day Women Will Be Treated and Thought of the Same Way as Men"
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, April 12\, Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Mickey Herr as she presents\, “That One Day Women Will Be Treated and Thought of the Same Way as Men: Considering Women’s Contributions to Colonial Pennsylvania.”  \n\n\n\nHerr will share highlights from her research into Colonial Pennsylvania women\, a process of discovery which caused her to rethink everything she thought she knew. She found ministers\, interpreters\, diarists\, an inventor\, a fur trader\, and more! This revelation became the catalyst for a project of the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania\, “For the Common Good: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation\,” a nine-part docuseries featuring women who made important contributions to the founding of America. Mickey will highlight Lancaster-area ladies\, including Ann Wood Henry\, the first woman to hold public office in Pennsylvania.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will begin at 2 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Prior to the lecture\, attendees may visit the Snyder Gallery and our 2026 Focus Exhibit. The Snyder Gallery closes at 4 PM.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/that-one-day-women-will-be-treated-and-thought-of-the-same-way-as-men/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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SUMMARY:Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Yuletide season in 1790s style as the Hand Mansion is adorned in festive holiday finery. Enjoy an evening filled with: Guides in the Mansion’s rooms relating various aspects of the Yuletide season during the Hand family’s residency; Dance demonstrations reminiscent of late 18th and early 19th century celebrations; Live traditional music to set the Yuletide mood; and Open hearth cooking that brings the past to life. New This Year! The first floor of the Rock Ford Barn will be open to our Yuletide guests: Warm up with concessions such as hot chocolate; Listen to music by Forbes Road Frolic; Enjoy a creative children’s activity; and Relax around fire pits in the area in front of the Barn (weather permitting) For your convenience\, restrooms will be available in the Barn. Your timed entry ticket is for the Hand Mansion. Timed entries help spread out the crowd inside the Mansion. Guests explore the Mansion at their own pace\, and an average visit lasts about 60–75 minutes. After the Hand Mansion\, please explore the activities in the Rock Ford Barn! On December 27-28\, Mansion activities are from 4 PM-8 PM and Barn activities are from 5 PM-9 PM. On December 29\, Mansion activities are from 2 PM-6 PM and Barn activities are from 3 PM-7 PM.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/yuletide-at-historic-rock-ford-4/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Holiday
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SUMMARY:"Persuasion"
DESCRIPTION:“Persuasion” will be performed within the rooms on the first floor of the General Hand Mansion on November 14\, 15\, 21 and 22 at 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM and November 16 and 23 at 3 PM. This one-act play\, inspired by scenes from Jane Austen’s final novel\, was adapted by Samuel Slaymaker. The Actor’s School is the creative team for this production. “Persuasion” relates the story of Anne Elliot\, an aristocratic young lady who declines marrying Captain Frederick Wentworth at a youthful age even though she deeply loves him. After a period of seven years\, Anne and Wentworth meet again and must resolve their feelings through a series of encounters that are highlighted in the play. Due to size constraints within the rooms of the Hand Mansion\, audiences are limited to 15 guests per performance. Guests will be standing throughout the performance and will be moving from room to room following the action of the play.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/persuasion/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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SUMMARY:Haunted Encounters
DESCRIPTION: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 Mansion by long-time staff members who will share paranormal experiences gathered through the years. Their own experiences happened while supervising paranormal investigation teams in the Hand Mansion as well as during those intriguing moments when something unexplained goes bump in the night — or day.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/haunted-encounters/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250706T140000
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SUMMARY:A Sanctuary for the Rights of Mankind: Lafayette and Human Rights
DESCRIPTION: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 continents. This talk will take an in-depth look at Lafayette’s championship of the antislavery movement growing out of his experiences in the American Revolution and continuing throughout his life. His efforts in the years preceding the French Revolution for the restoration of civil rights to French Protestants and Jews\, his friendship for Native Americans\, his support for women writers and reformers\, and his opposition to solitary confinement and the death penalty will all be discussed.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/a-sanctuary-for-the-rights-of-mankind-lafayette-and-human-rights/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250603T180000
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SUMMARY:Baroque on the Piazza
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe event opens at 6 PM and the music will begin at 6:30 PM. There will be a short intermission. Seating location is on a first-come basis. Guests should bring their own chairs (blankets are not recommended so that everyone may have a good view of the ensemble on the piazza). \n\nIn the event of rain\, this event will be held under the tent by the Rock Ford Barn.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/baroque-on-the-piazza/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,History,Music and Dance,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T130000
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SUMMARY:From Regency to Romantic: The Essentials of 1820s Fashion
DESCRIPTION: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 exciting decade. \n\n\n\nThis lecture will be held in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/from-regency-to-romantic-the-essentials-of-1820s-fashion/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Rock Ford":MAILTO:office@HistoricRockFord.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T180000
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SUMMARY:Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION: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. A visit to Historic Rock Ford during Yuletide is a sure-fire cure for the post-Christmas blues!
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/yuletide-at-historic-rock-ford-2/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241227T200000
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SUMMARY:Yuletide at Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION: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. A visit to Historic Rock Ford during Yuletide is a sure-fire cure for the post-Christmas blues!
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/yuletide-at-historic-rock-ford-3/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T130000
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SUMMARY:The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County
DESCRIPTION: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 and use of this magnificent barn. \n\n\n\nAfter the presentation\, Huber will have copies of his book “The Historic Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania” available for purchase and signing. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will take place in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn which is a outstanding example of this style of barn.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/the-history-of-sweitzer-barns-in-lancaster-county/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T190000
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SUMMARY:Persuasion: A New Play inspired by Jane Austen
DESCRIPTION:“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 work and wit within the setting of a true Georgian Mansion. \n\n\n\n“Persuasion” relates the story of Anne Elliot\, an aristocratic young lady who declines marrying Captain Frederick Wentworth at a youthful age even though she deeply loves him. After a period of seven years\, Anne and Wentworth meet again and must resolve their complex feelings through a series of encounters that will be highlighted in the play. “Persuasion” was Austen’s final complete novel and has often been cited as her most insightful and mature work.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/persuasion-a-new-play-inspired-by-jane-austen/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Theatre
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