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SUMMARY:Valley Forge Celebrates the French Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s America250 Lecture Series presents “Valley Forge Celebrates the French Alliance” by Nancy K. Loane\, Ed.D.  \n\n\n\nMay 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\, had just been ratified. Now\, Washington’s soldiers could hope that the war would soon be over\, the Continental Army would disband\, and they would go home.  \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/valley-forge-celebrates-the-french-alliance/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T193000
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SUMMARY:The Painter's Fire
DESCRIPTION: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.”  \n\n\n\nArtists played a crucial role in the American Revolution\, focusing on three figures: Robert Edge Pine\, Prince Demah\, and Patience Wright. Her book argues that art was a powerful tool for forging revolutionary ideals\, highlighting how these diverse artists—including a woman and an enslaved man—used paint\, canvas\, and wax to support the cause of liberty on both sides of the Atlantic.  \n\n\n\nA limited number of copies of the author’s book will be available for purchase and signing following the lecture. \n\n\n\nThis lecture will be held 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-painters-fire/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T160000
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SUMMARY:What Were They Wearing? Lancastrians (and Others) at the Time of the Revolution
DESCRIPTION: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.”  \n\n\n\nThough 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 trade\,” the furs and skins supplied by Native Americans\, as well as for agricultural and metal goods that settlers produced. How did this bustling trade affect the material lives of residents of the borough and its rural hinterland? To what extent did they participate in the consumer revolution that northwestern European nations and their North American colonies experienced? Did the kinds of changes in material culture observed in Philadelphia\, with which Lancaster had close economic links\, also affect the borough and surrounding countryside? Or did Lancastrians develop a characteristic inland or frontier material culture?  \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. Visitors may park in the area located behind the 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/what-were-they-wearing-lancastrians-and-others-at-the-time-of-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
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SUMMARY:The Patriots Next Door: Revolutionary War Veterans at Woodward Hill Cemetery
DESCRIPTION: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.”   \n\n\n\nThis 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 the Lecture Only and does not include the Snyder Gallery or Hand Mansion. \n\n\n\nAbout the presenter: Samuel C. Slaymaker was Executive Director of the Rock Ford Foundation from 2005-2024 and now serves as Director Emeritus\, while contributing extensively to local historical and community boards. He is a 1986 Trinity College history graduate with a J.D. from The Dickinson School of Law (1989) and an M.A. in American History from Millersville University (2005). He moved from a legal career as a federal law clerk and attorney to leadership in historical preservation\, serving as Executive Director of the James Buchanan Foundation for the Preservation of Wheatland (2000-2004) prior to being appointed at Rock Ford.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/the-patriots-next-door-revolutionary-war-veterans-at-woodward-hill-cemetery/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260525T140000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day at Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION: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.” \n\n\n\nAdvance Registration recommended\, but tickets will also be available at the door.  \n\n\n\nSpecial Guests currently attending: \n\n\n\nKen Reinhard\, Ye Olde Colonial Angler of 1770\, specializes in the tackle and traditions of fly fishermen of Colonial Times. His expertise includes making angle rods from whole cane\, fly lines made from braided horse tail and hook making from needles and nails. He demonstrates the art of fly tying using the in hand method\, without the use of a vise. Ken’s vivid presentations are well known throughout the Mid-Atlantic States including Colonial Williamsburg. \n\n\n\nDaniel J. Sieh is a Public Historian with over 12 years of experience working with historical museums throughout the East Coast. Previously\, Daniel has worked at Colonial Williamsburg and later at Claudemoore Colonial Farm as one of their historical interpreters. He graduated with a History degree from the College of William and Mary in 2016 and has a Master’s degree from American University.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/memorial-day-at-historic-rock-ford/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,History,Holiday,Special Events
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SUMMARY:After the Fashion of His Country: Asians and Asia in the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION: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.”  \n\n\n\nAsia 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 exchange; it was a dialogue between two very distinct cultures. Goods\, ideas and people flowed through trade routes established by the British East India Company and reached as far as the 13 colonies (soon\, the nascent United States). These goods\, and yes\, even people\, arrived as distant foreigners in a strange land\, but left an indelible mark that has only recently been uncovered. \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. It will be approximately one hour in length.  Please note that admission is for the lecture and does not include the Snyder Gallery.  
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/after-the-fashion-of-his-country-asians-and-asia-in-the-18th-century/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T190000
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SUMMARY:The 1790s Series: A Visual Representation of a Remarkable Period in History
DESCRIPTION: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 Vigée Le Brun and others\, the 1790s Series is a tribute to the artistic legacy of the late 18th century. \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. This presentation will be approximately one hour in length.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/the-1790s-series-a-visual-representation-of-a-remarkable-period-in-history/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T183000
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SUMMARY:Music of the American Revolution: The 250th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION: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\, including the hammered dulcimer\, violin\, and Spanish and English guitars — interpreting various musical traditions\, featuring both the formal and less refined aspects of music in early America. \n\n\n\nDavid and Ginger specialize in researching\, recording\, and performing early American music. Since 1980\, the Hildebrands have presented concerts and educational programs throughout the country and abroad at museums\, historic sites\, schools and universities. Mount Vernon\, The National Gallery of Art\, The National Archives\, and Colonial Williamsburg are among their many past sponsors. The Hildebrands have produced seven CD recordings. In addition to appearances on C-SPAN television\, BBC radio\, NPR and “History Detectives\,” they have provided soundtrack materials and served as period music consultants for PBS broadcasts\, including the series Liberty!–the American Revolution\, and one-hour specials Jefferson: A View from the Mountain\, Re-discovering George Washington\, and Anthem: The Story of the Star-Spangled Banner. In 1999\, along with dance historians Kate van Winkle and Robert Keller\, they co-founded The Colonial Music Institute\, now directed by the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon. \n\n\n\nThe performance will be held on the piazza of the Hand Mansion with seating on the lawn. The performance area will open 45 minutes prior to the concert time. Seating 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 piazza). In the event of rain\, this event will be held under the tent by the Rock Ford Barn.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/music-of-the-american-revolution-the-250th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
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SUMMARY:"Topping it all off!" Headwear\, Bonnets\, and Hats in the Last Quarter of the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION: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.”  \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.  \n\n\n\nApril C. Thomas is the owner of Fashions Revisited which provides authentic\, historic reproduction clothing and patterns. April has over 25 years of experience in living history and historic costume design and holds a degree in Fashion Design. She is a graduate of the Winterthur Institute program\, and she collects antique clothing and textiles which she uses in the development of her historic patterns.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/topping-it-all-off-headwear-bonnets-and-hats-in-the-last-quarter-of-the-18th-century/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204606Z
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SUMMARY:America250 Family Day
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nConcessions will be available. All proceeds benefit Historic Rock Ford.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/america250-family-day/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free Events and Activites,History,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260402T204800Z
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SUMMARY:"For the Common Good: The Women Who Shaped Our Nation" Docuseries Premiere Event
DESCRIPTION: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 pioneering women—business owners\, healers\, and leaders—who helped build the foundation of America. This exclusive event highlights four remarkable Pennsylvania women: Ann Wood Henry\, Dinah of Stenton\, Elizabeth Coates Paschall\, and Mary (Polly) Norris Dickinson. \n\n\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\n\n\nDocuseries Segments Screening: View selected segments from the multi-part docuseries. \n\n\n\nExpert Talkback: Engage with the production team and historians in a live Q&A session. \n\n\n\nGallery Access: Visit the John J. Snyder\, Jr. Gallery to see the 2026 Focus Exhibit\, “Lancaster’s Revolutionaries\,” featuring the portrait of Ann Wood Henry by Benjamin West. \n\n\n\nWhere: Event tent in front of the Barn at Historic Rock Ford
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/for-the-common-good-the-women-who-shaped-our-nation-docuseries-premiere-event/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events and Activites,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260402T204935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T204936Z
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SUMMARY:When the Declaration of Independence was News
DESCRIPTION: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 explores how the Declaration was communicated to people in the new nation and around the Atlantic world and reveals the stories of the many people involved in the process of declaring independence\, from printers to soldiers to diplomats to translators. \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/when-the-declaration-of-independence-was-news/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260402T205344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T205345Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Era Tavern Music Concert with Forbes Road Frolic
DESCRIPTION: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. This music is not the formal music of the Baroque era or chamber music! Rather\, Forbes Road Frolic tries to replicate the gritty\, colloquial music that was likely to be heard in a tavern in British America of the period from the 1750’s through the American War of Independence. Dressed in period attire\, they provide an authentic colonial tavern musical experience in ways.  \n\n\n\nForbes Road Frolic previously performed at Historic Rock Ford during our Lafayette Day celebration and Yuletide special event in 2025.  \n\n\n\nAbout this performance: The performance will be held on the piazza of the Hand Mansion with seating on the lawn. The performance area will open 45 minutes prior to the concert time. Seating 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 piazza). In the event of rain\, this event will be held under the tent by the Rock Ford Barn. Concessions will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Historic Rock Ford.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/colonial-era-tavern-music-concert-with-forbes-road-frolic/
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:20260621T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260621T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T193458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193459Z
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SUMMARY:Analyzing the Ten Crucial Days
DESCRIPTION: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 largely a chronological account of this period. Copies of his new book “Winning the Ten Crucial Days” will be available for purchase and signing. \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/analyzing-the-ten-crucial-days/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T193712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193713Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate America250 with Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION: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 more! \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is recommended for planning purposes.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/celebrate-america250-with-historic-rock-ford/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free Events and Activites,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T194015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194016Z
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SUMMARY:Colonial Punches Class
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford welcomes Tony Shahan of Flavors of History as he presents a class on “Colonial Punches.” \n\n\n\nEmbark on a historical journey of flavors with your tastebuds. Follow the development of punches from their 17th century beginnings with arrack\, through the changing uses of brandy and rum\, and ending with whiskey adopted by the patriots. The tasting will be accompanied by stories and trivia about punch history and drinking habits. A fun way to explore American history in the glass. Participants will sample 5 punches featuring rum\, brandy\, and whiskey during the tasting. This program also includes complimentary refreshments. \n\n\n\nThis class will be held in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE PRESENTER: During his over 38 years working in in museums\, Tony Shahan has worked to ensure that the stories of our shared past remain alive and accessible. He also developed a passion for historic food and beverage. He mostly works with 17th and 18th century receipts but has recreated beverages and dishes from ancient Greece\, Rome\, Egypt\, Medieval Europe\, and the 19th century. Tony regularly creates historic drinks during classes and for curated tastings.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/colonial-punches-class/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes and Workshops,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T193845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T193846Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate America250 with Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION: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 more! \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is recommended for planning purposes.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/celebrate-america250-with-historic-rock-ford-2/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free Events and Activites,History
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T194316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194317Z
UID:57278-1783110600-1783117800@archive.visitlancastercity.com
SUMMARY:Movie Nights at Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a relaxed evening under the stars at Historic Rock Ford! Our summer history-themed movie series is a perfect blend of entertainment and education for history lovers of all ages. Arrive early\, get comfortable\, and soak in the atmosphere before the film begins. Food and drink concessions will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Historic Rock Ford.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a memorable night of film and and community in a truly special setting! \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is recommended! \n\n\n\nSummer Movie Night offerings: \n\n\n\nFriday\, July 3: “National Treasure” at 8:30 PM (Walt Disney Pictures\, 2004\, running time: 131 minutes\, rating: PG) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 21: “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets” at 8:30 PM (Walt Disney Pictures\, 2007\, running time: 124 minutes\, rating: PG) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 11: “Johnny Tremain” at 8:00 PM (Walt Disney Studios\, 1957\, running time: 80 minutes\, rating: unrated)
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/movie-nights-at-historic-rock-ford/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,First Friday,Free Events and Activites,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T194442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194443Z
UID:57281-1783260000-1783263600@archive.visitlancastercity.com
SUMMARY:Let the Oppressed Go Free: Abolitionism in Revolutionary America
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Nicholas P. Wood as he presents “Let the Oppressed Go Free: Abolitionism in Revolutionary America.”  \n\n\n\nIn 1764\, on the heels of the French and Indian War\, slavery was legal in every British colony and poised for expansion as Britain acquired new territories in the Americas and Africa. Yet within just two decades – by the end of the Revolutionary War – six northern states had taken decisive steps toward abolition\, with two more soon to follow. In this talk\, Professor Nicholas P. Wood explores how the American Revolution reshaped public attitudes toward slavery by intersecting with preexisting Quaker antislavery movement along with Black resistance. Pennsylvania became the first state to pass an abolition law in 1780\, and this decision can only be understood in the context\, war\, antislavery theology\, and Black activism.  \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/let-the-oppressed-go-free-abolitionism-in-revolutionary-america/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T194604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194605Z
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SUMMARY:The Revolution's Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the American Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Don N. Hagist as he presents “The Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs.”  \n\n\n\nDuring a Civil War that threatened to tear the United States apart came the realization that only a handful of veterans of the American Revolution still survived – men who had fought the war that created the nation. Six of these men were photographed and interviewed for a book that appeared late in 1864. Their images have captivated generations since then; but\, through a combination of faded memories and the interviewer’s patriotic agenda\, the biographies accompanying these amazing photographs were garbled and distorted\, containing information that ranged from inaccurate to implausible. Now for the first time the military careers of these men have been researched in detail using a wide range of primary sources. The result is a new perspective on the actual service of these soldiers\, from enlistment to discharge\, along with new details of their relatively quiet post-war lives \n\n\n\nThis presentation will begin at 6:30 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. It will be approximately 2 hours in length. Please note that admission is for the lecture and does not include the Snyder Gallery.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/the-revolutions-last-men-the-soldiers-behind-the-photographs/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Rock Ford":MAILTO:office@HistoricRockFord.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T194736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194737Z
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SUMMARY:Buff & Blue: How George Washington Fashioned the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s Fashions Lecture Series welcomes Chloe Chapin as she presents “Buff & Blue: How George Washington Fashioned the Revolution.” Was George Washington America’s first fashion designer? George Washington designed his own military uniform\, and within fifteen years\, men across America\, England\, and France were copying his look. In this talk\, fashion historian Chloe Chapin will unpack the fascinating history of the iconic “buff and blue\,” and how it had such a lasting impact on American style. \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. Visitors may park in the area located behind the 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/buff-blue-how-george-washington-fashioned-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T194914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T194915Z
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SUMMARY:Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s America250 Lecture Series welcomes author Karin Wulf as she presents “Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection.” This lecture is based upon her book of the same name and explores how genealogy was a powerful force in 18th-century America\, shaping society\, law\, and identity for all people\, not just elites. The book argues that family records\, created in diverse forms from documents to artifacts\, were crucial for individuals and institutions to claim status\, define freedom (especially in relation to slavery)\, and navigate legal and social structures\, connecting personal emotion with political power. Wulf shows how genealogy was a universal practice\, used by everyone from enslaved people seeking freedom to founding fathers seeking status\, making it central to understanding the American past.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will be held in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Please note that admission is for the lecture only and does not include the Snyder Gallery.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/lineage-genealogy-and-the-power-of-connection-in-early-america/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T195052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195053Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Nights at Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a relaxed evening under the stars at Historic Rock Ford! Our summer history-themed movie series is a perfect blend of entertainment and education for history lovers of all ages. Arrive early\, get comfortable\, and soak in the atmosphere before the film begins. Food and drink concessions will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Historic Rock Ford.  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a memorable night of film and and community in a truly special setting! \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is recommended! \n\n\n\nUpcoming Summer Movie Night offerings: \n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 21: “National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets” at 8:30 PM (Walt Disney Pictures\, 2007\, running time: 124 minutes\, rating: PG) \n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 11: “Johnny Tremain” at 8:00 PM (Walt Disney Studios\, 1957\, running time: 80 minutes\, rating: unrated)
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/movie-nights-at-historic-rock-ford-2/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free Events and Activites,Holiday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T195230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195231Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee with a Colonial with Living Historian Sam Leamer
DESCRIPTION:Step into the past – one sip at a time! “Coffee with a Colonial” brings the sights\, sounds\, and flavors of 18th century America to life. Experience the warmth and bustle of a colonial coffeehouse or tavern\, where history isn’t just told – it’s lived!  \n\n\n\n“Coffee with a Colonial” gives the opportunity to have a moment to sit down and enjoy sipping through history\, enjoying a favorite beverage with discussion and interacting with 18th century material culture. Where the world is so busy today\, living historian Samuel Leamer invites you to take a pause and enjoy the simple pleasure of conversation over and about coffee\, either of the 18th or the 21st century variety. \n\n\n\nThis program will be held at 2 PM\, 3 PM and 4 PM in the kitchen of the General Edward Hand Mansion. \n\n\n\nSam Leamer was born and raised in Berk County PA. He holds a history degree from Cairn University and is a life-long living historian/re-enactor with a decade of experience working with 21st century Coffee. He brings a blended passion of history and coffee. Sam wishes to provide a deeper\, richer\, and perhaps a more flavorful understanding of the Colonial Coffee Culture in North America and how it fueled a nation’s beginnings.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/coffee-with-a-colonial-with-living-historian-sam-leamer/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T195352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195353Z
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SUMMARY:Craft\, Clues and Cooking: Recreating the Trimble Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford welcomes Tony Shahan of Flavors of History as he presents a lecture on “Craft\, Clues and Cooking: Recreating the Trimble Kitchen.”  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a journey of discovery as we recreate the Trimble House Kitchen and pantry. Learn about the research and archaeology that uncovered the important evidence in this 1739 kitchen at Newlin Grist Mill\, Glen Mills\, PA. Follow along with each new discovery as we peel back the layers to uncover the early 18th century space and its later uses. Learn about how the space was restored as an experimental kitchen and meet some of the trades and craftspeople who reconstructed furnishings to make the kitchen functional. This is a study of a kitchen from the architectural\, archaeological\, documentary\, and cook’s perspectives. \n\n\n\nThis lecture will be held in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Admission is for the lecture only.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/craft-clues-and-cooking-recreating-the-trimble-kitchen/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T220000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T195514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195515Z
UID:57302-1786478400-1786485600@archive.visitlancastercity.com
SUMMARY:Movie Nights at Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a relaxed evening under the stars at Historic Rock Ford! Our summer history-themed movie series is a perfect blend of entertainment and education for history lovers of all ages. Arrive early\, get comfortable\, and soak in the atmosphere before the film begins. Food and drink concessions will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Historic Rock Ford.  \n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 11: “Johnny Tremain” at 8:00 PM (Walt Disney Studios\, 1957\, running time: 80 minutes\, rating: unrated) \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but registration is recommended!
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/movie-nights-at-historic-rock-ford-3/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun,Free Events and Activites,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T195916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T195917Z
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SUMMARY:From the Mantuamaker to the Bicentennial: The Use & Reuse of 18th Century Gowns
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s Fashion of the 18th and 19th Century Lecture Series presents “From the Mantuamaker to the Bicentennial: The Use & Reuse of 18th Century Gowns.” Before the Industrial Revolution\, expensive handwoven textiles and the handsewn gown made from them were used\, altered and mended. Textile Conservator\, Margaret O’Neil of Costume and Conservation\, will discuss the many lives of these pre-industrial garments from their beginnings in the mantuamaker shop to their reuse in liturgical vestments\, Victorian fancy dress\, Colonial Revival home furnishings\, and museum objects through her past conservation treatments and archival research. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will begin at 6:30 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. The presentation will be approximately two hours in length. Please note that admission is for the lecture only and does not include the Snyder Gallery.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/from-the-mantuamaker-to-the-bicentennial-the-use-reuse-of-18th-century-gowns/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Rock Ford":MAILTO:office@HistoricRockFord.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T200041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T200042Z
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SUMMARY:The Archaeology and Memory of Paoli Battlefield
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the American Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Matthew Kalos as he presents “The Archaeology and Memory of the Paoli Battlefield.”  \n\n\n\nThis lecture will focus on the archaeology of the Paoli battlefield and how it is remembered throughout history. In addition to covering the history of the battle\, Dr. Kalos will discuss how memory is created in different historical moments\, and how archaeologists can approach the production and maintenance of mnemonic practices. Such ideas are especially important as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. \n\n\n\nThis presentation will begin at 6:30 PM in the Langmuir Education Room on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. It will be approximately 1.5 hours in length. Please note that admission is for the lecture and does not include the Snyder Gallery.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/the-archaeology-and-memory-of-paoli-battlefield/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Rock Ford":MAILTO:office@HistoricRockFord.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260406T200206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T200207Z
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SUMMARY:18th Century Medical Day at Historic Rock Ford
DESCRIPTION:Historic Rock Ford’s 18th Century Medical Day features self-guided tours of the Hand Mansion and the Snyder Gallery and encounters with experts\, displays and living historians focusing on 18th century medicine.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/18th-century-medical-day-at-historic-rock-ford/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T225016
CREATED:20260414T144831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T144833Z
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SUMMARY:Baroque Music Concert by the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:After a successful performance here in 2025\, Historic Rock Ford is delighted to welcome back the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble for an evening of Baroque chamber music.  \n\n\n\nThe ensemble was started by harpsichordist Faith Martin. After studying music at the harpsichord for several years\, Faith realized that she most enjoyed using this instrument in collaboration with other musicians\, which led her to organize the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble. Her sister Mercy on the violin\, her brother Clayton on the cello\, and several musician friends and vocal soloists will join her to bring this program of live music to Rock Ford. Guests to Historic Rock Ford may also recognize Faith and Mercy from their performances in the Hand Mansion during the annual Yuletide event for the past four years. \n\n\n\nAbout this performance: The performance will be held on the piazza of the Hand Mansion with seating on the lawn. The performance area will open 45 minutes prior to the concert time. Seating 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 piazza). In the event of rain\, this event will be held under the tent by the Rock Ford Barn. Concessions will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Historic Rock Ford.
URL:https://archive.visitlancastercity.com/event/baroque-music-concert-by-the-ephrata-chamber-ensemble/
LOCATION:Historic Rock Ford\, 881 Rockford Road\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Music and Dance
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