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Irish

Children’s Event: Irish Story Time in the Barn
5 Feb 2020

Children’s Event: Irish Story Time in the Barn

by Nancy Bradley | | 0

In celebration of General Edward Hand’s Irish heritage, Rock ford will be hosting Irish Story Time in the Barn. This family-friendly event, designed for children of all ages, will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM … Continued

children's event, family-friendly, history, Irish, St. Patrick's Day, story time
Dancing Around the Maypole
16 Apr 2019

Dancing Around the Maypole

by Nancy Bradley | | 0

You are invited!  On Sunday, May 19, Rock Ford volunteers will “plant a maypole” to honor our friend and neighbor, Dr. Edward Hand.  Join the fun!  A bagpiper will lead our procession to where we raise the maypole and Rock … Continued

bagpiper, celebration, dancing, Irish, maypole
Children’s Event: Stories in the Barn
25 Oct 2018

Children’s Event: Stories in the Barn

by Nancy Bradley | | 0

In honor of General Edward Hand’s Irish heritage, this month’s Stories in the Barn will have a St. Patrick’s theme. The program will be held in the historic bank barn on the grounds of Rock Ford Plantation. Following the story, … Continued

children, family fun, history, Irish, St. Patrick, storytime

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