Historic Rock Ford

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881 Rockford Rd
Lancaster, PA 17602
+1 (717) 392-7223
http://www.historicrockford.org
Historic Rock Ford was the home of 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. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts which is housed on the 2nd floor of 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. Mansion tours offered at 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM (Tuesday-Friday and Sunday) and 10 AM and 12 PM (Saturday). Snyder Gallery open 10 AM - 4 PM (Tuesday-Friday and Sunday) and 10 AM - 2 PM (Saturday). 2024 SEASON: April - October 31, 2024.

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Georgianne V.
1/3/2018

We had a wonderful visit to the Rock Ford Plantation. It was a quiet day and had our own private tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. This truly is a little...

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Jeffrey B.
4/22/2023

My wife and I had a great time at the ROCK FORD Plantation and Barn Gallery tour. Lots of history there including the fact that George & Martha Washington were entertained on numerous occasions....

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Celeste A.
11/22/2015

Rock Ford Plantation was the home built by General Edward Hand, a general in the U.S. Continental Army. Gen. Hand was a close friend of George Washington and second president John Adams. The house...

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Lisa P.
5/24/2016

Beautiful house and property, but certain staff is extremely rude and unfriendly. The house tour itself is AMAZING! Rock Ford House is a beautifully restored 18th century house in a park....

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Katie M.
8/4/2017

Awesome, well preserved property! Such a historical place! Amazing to see this home built in the 1790's. Glad that people saved this treasure!

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