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Upcoming Special Events at Historic Rock Ford

Yuletide
Dec
27
4:00 PM16:00

Yuletide

  • Friday, December 27, 2024
  • 4:00 PM 8:00 PM 16:00 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Timed entry admission at 4 PM, 5 PM and 6 PM

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Yuletide
Dec
28
2:00 PM14:00

Yuletide

  • Saturday, December 28, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 6:00 PM 14:00 18:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Timed entry admission at 2 PM, 3 PM and 4 PM

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Yuletide
Dec
29
2:00 PM14:00

Yuletide

  • Sunday, December 29, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 6:00 PM 14:00 18:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Timed entry admission at 2 PM, 3 PM and 4 PM

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Pride and Prejudice
Feb
14
8:00 PM20:00

Pride and Prejudice

  • Friday, February 14, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ticketing information coming soon!

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Pride and Prejudice
Feb
15
8:00 PM20:00

Pride and Prejudice

  • Saturday, February 15, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ticketing information coming soon!

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Pride and Prejudice
Feb
16
8:00 PM20:00

Pride and Prejudice

  • Sunday, February 16, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ticketing information coming soon!

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Pride and Prejudice
Feb
21
8:00 PM20:00

Pride and Prejudice

  • Friday, February 21, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ticketing information coming soon!

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Pride and Prejudice
Feb
22
8:00 PM20:00

Pride and Prejudice

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ticketing information coming soon!

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Pride and Prejudice
Feb
23
8:00 PM20:00

Pride and Prejudice

  • Sunday, February 23, 2025
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Ticketing information coming soon!

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Lafayette Day 2025
Jul
28
10:00 AM10:00

Lafayette Day 2025

  • Monday, July 28, 2025
  • 10:00 AM 4:00 PM 10:00 16:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Events at Historic Rock Ford as part of Lafayette200!

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"Persuasion"
Nov
23
8:30 PM20:30

"Persuasion"

  • Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 20:30 21:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

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"Persuasion"
Nov
23
7:00 PM19:00

"Persuasion"

  • Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

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The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County
Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00

The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County

  • Saturday, November 23, 2024
  • 1:00 PM 3:00 PM 13:00 15:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A presentation about the Rock Ford Barn style found in Lancaster County!

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"Persuasion"
Nov
22
8:30 PM20:30

"Persuasion"

  • Friday, November 22, 2024
  • 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 20:30 21:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

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"Persuasion"
Nov
22
7:00 PM19:00

"Persuasion"

  • Friday, November 22, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

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"Persuasion"
Nov
16
8:30 PM20:30

"Persuasion"

  • Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 20:30 21:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

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"Persuasion"
Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00

"Persuasion"

  • Saturday, November 16, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

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"Persuasion"
Nov
15
8:30 PM20:30

"Persuasion"

  • Friday, November 15, 2024
  • 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 20:30 21:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

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"Persuasion"
Nov
15
7:00 PM19:00

"Persuasion"

  • Friday, November 15, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SOLD OUT

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The 2nd Annual Enigmatical Dinner: A Feast for the Mind
Nov
14
5:30 PM17:30

The 2nd Annual Enigmatical Dinner: A Feast for the Mind

  • Thursday, November 14, 2024
  • 5:30 PM 9:00 PM 17:30 21:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our annual fundraising event!

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"Persuasion"
Nov
9
8:30 PM20:30

"Persuasion"

  • Saturday, November 9, 2024
  • 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 20:30 21:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A New Play Inspired by Jane Austen

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"Persuasion"
Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

"Persuasion"

  • Saturday, November 9, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A New Play Inspired by Jane Austen

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"Persuasion"
Nov
8
8:30 PM20:30

"Persuasion"

  • Friday, November 8, 2024
  • 8:30 PM 9:30 PM 20:30 21:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A New Play Inspired by Jane Austen

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"Persuasion"
Nov
8
7:00 PM19:00

"Persuasion"

  • Friday, November 8, 2024
  • 7:00 PM 8:00 PM 19:00 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A New Play Inspired by Jane Austen

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Haunted Encounters: Personal Paranormal Experiences Tour
Oct
24
6:30 PM18:30

Haunted Encounters: Personal Paranormal Experiences Tour

  • Thursday, October 24, 2024
  • 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 18:30 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A unique after-dark tour of the Hand Mansion!

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Haunted Encounters: Personal Paranormal Experiences Tour
Oct
10
6:30 PM18:30

Haunted Encounters: Personal Paranormal Experiences Tour

  • Thursday, October 10, 2024
  • 6:30 PM 8:00 PM 18:30 20:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A unique after-dark tour of the Hand Mansion!

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"Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman 1730-1803"
Sep
28
2:00 PM14:00

"Edward Duffield: Philadelphia Clockmaker, Citizen, Gentleman 1730-1803"

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A special presentation regarding an important clockmaker.

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Aug
16
7:30 PM19:30

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

  • Friday, August 16, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays in a truly magical setting!

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Aug
15
7:30 PM19:30

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

  • Thursday, August 15, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays in a truly magical setting!

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Aug
11
7:30 PM19:30

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

  • Sunday, August 11, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays in a truly magical setting!

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Aug
10
7:30 PM19:30

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

  • Saturday, August 10, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays in a truly magical setting!

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Aug
9
7:30 PM19:30

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

  • Friday, August 9, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays in a truly magical setting!

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"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Aug
8
7:30 PM19:30

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"

  • Thursday, August 8, 2024
  • 7:30 PM 10:00 PM 19:30 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays in a truly magical setting!

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Exploring the Traditions and Features of Pennsylvania's Historic African American Burial Grounds
Jul
27
2:00 PM14:00

Exploring the Traditions and Features of Pennsylvania's Historic African American Burial Grounds

  • Saturday, July 27, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A special presentation to complement our 2024 Focus Exhibit.

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Revolutionary War Medicine
Apr
20
2:00 PM14:00

Revolutionary War Medicine

  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
  • 2:00 PM 3:30 PM 14:00 15:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A presentation by “Dr. James Craik,” George Washington’s personal physician

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"A Time to Mourn: Death & Mourning in Pennsylvania 1750-1820"
Apr
2
to Oct 31

"A Time to Mourn: Death & Mourning in Pennsylvania 1750-1820"

  • Tue, Apr 2, 2024 10:00 AM 10:00 Thu, Oct 31, 2024 4:00 PM 16:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Focus Exhibit in the Snyder Gallery opening April 2, 2024!

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School Programs Volunteer Meeting
Mar
18
6:00 PM18:00

School Programs Volunteer Meeting

  • Monday, March 18, 2024
  • 6:00 PM 7:30 PM 18:00 19:30
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn how to facilitate Historic Rock Ford’s 2024 school programs activities. Light refreshments will be served. Volunteers must be 18+ years of age.

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"Let Her Eat Cake"
Mar
10
8:00 PM20:00

"Let Her Eat Cake"

  • Sunday, March 10, 2024
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A new play in collaboration with Orpheus Theatre Company

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"Let Her Eat Cake"
Mar
9
8:00 PM20:00

"Let Her Eat Cake"

  • Saturday, March 9, 2024
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A new play in collaboration with Orpheus Theatre Company

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"Let Her Eat Cake"
Mar
8
8:00 PM20:00

"Let Her Eat Cake"

  • Friday, March 8, 2024
  • 8:00 PM 10:00 PM 20:00 22:00
  • Historic Rock Ford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A new play in collaboration with Orpheus Theatre Company

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881 Rockford Road,
Lancaster, PA 17601,
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