Weddings and Rentals at Historic Rock Ford
Make your own history at Historic Rock Ford. Our nationally registered historical property is tucked away on 33 serene acres of pristine Lancaster County woodland. Choosing to host your wedding or event at Rock Ford directly supports the continued preservation and education of Lancaster County history.
Charm
Climate-controlled Bridal Cottage & Grooms room
Katharine Suite with salon chairs, make-up vanities, kitchenette and restroom located on 3rd floor of the General Hand Mansion
A rustic 18th century barn with handcrafted Colonial-style lanterns, original hand-hewn beams and stone interior walls
18th century style bar for serving guests
Historical tours of the Hand Mansion and Snyder Gallery
Time
Access to the venue for set-up and clean up from Friday at 10am until Sunday at noon
A Friday evening rehearsal on the grounds
Seven hours of event time (for example: 4pm ceremony, 4:30-5:30 cocktail hour, 5:30-11pm reception)
Flexibility
Bring your own vendors
Use of the entire 33 acre property
Only one event per weekend
Dual interior lighting system controllable by dimmer switches
Barn interior is heated and air conditioned
Renters may choose the caterer and RAMP-certified bartender of their choice
Amenities
Set up and tear down of reception tables and chairs provided by Rock Ford
Free Wi-Fi in the barn and mansion
Separate catering area with microwave, commercial stainless-steel refrigerator, freezer, sink, and prep tables
40’ by 100’ concrete tent pad adjacent to barn for placement of the tent. Three tent sizes are offered throughout the season with the 40ft x 60ft included!
Included in the rental fee is the use of 125 wooden folding chairs, 90 plastic folding chairs, 23 round five-foot tables, 6 round four-foot tables, 8 rectangular eight-foot tables, 8 rectangular six-foot tables, 3 pedestal/high-top round tables, 2 wine barrels, and 1 sweetheart table.
Multiple ceremony locations to choose from!
Have your reception in the tent and barn!
To inquire about booking a wedding, party or special event, please click here, contact our Rental Coordinator at 717-392-7223, or email rentals@historicrockford.org.
We would like to thank the following photographers for providing the above images:
Wedding Photography by Frank E. King, LLC, Char Co Weddings, Katy Trefry Photography, MiVille Photography, Candid Moments Photography, Kate’s Lens Photography, Melissa Engle Photography, and Becky Darone Woodhouse.
Period Lighting Fixtures in the Historic Rock Ford barn were handcrafted by Olde Mill House Shoppes, 105 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17602 and American Period Lighting, 118 Weaver Road, Lancaster, PA 17603.
