General Edward Hand invites you to commemorate the birth of our nation’s Independence in the manner of the early American Republic! Featuring 18th Century dancing on the piazza, guided tours of the Rock Ford mansion on the hour, light refreshments, children’s games, an Independence Day American History Trivia Contest, demonstrations by the First Regiment Flying Camp of Lancaster County (Mortar Company) and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.

$8 Adults, $7 Seniors (65+), $6 Children (6-12) and free for children under 6

No reservations required.

Schedule for the Day:

10:15: Dancing on the porch

10:45: Dancing on the porch

11:00: Reading of the Declaration of Independence

11:15: Dancing on the porch

11:30: Firing of the cannons

11:45: Dancing on the porch

12 Noon: Trivia Contest

12:15: Dancing on the porch

12:45: Dancing on the porch

1:15: Dancing on the porch

1:45: Dancing on the porch

2:00: Reading of the Declaration of Independence

2:15: Dancing on the porch

2:30: Firing of the cannons

2:45: Dancing on the porch

Tours of the mansion will be held on the hour.