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Colonial Punches Class

Colonial Punches Class

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford welcomes Tony Shahan of Flavors of History as he presents a class on ā€œColonial Punches.ā€ Embark on a historical journey of flavors with…

Celebrate America250 with Historic Rock Ford

Celebrate America250 with Historic Rock Ford

Thu, Jul 2, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday at Historic Rock Ford! Our two-day celebration will offer various free, fun, and educational activities throughout the…

Let the Oppressed Go Free: Abolitionism in Revolutionary America

Let the Oppressed Go Free: Abolitionism in Revolutionary America

Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Nicholas P. Wood as he presents ā€œLet the Oppressed Go Free: Abolitionism in…

The Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs

The Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the American Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Don N. Hagist as he presents ā€œThe Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers…

Buff & Blue: How George Washington Fashioned the Revolution

Buff & Blue: How George Washington Fashioned the Revolution

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s Fashions Lecture Series welcomes Chloe Chapin as she presents ā€œBuff & Blue: How George Washington Fashioned the Revolution.ā€ Was…

Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America

Lineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection in Early America

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM—7:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s America250 Lecture Series welcomes author Karin Wulf as she presents ā€œLineage: Genealogy and the Power of Connection.ā€ This lecture is…

Movie Nights at Historic Rock Ford

Movie Nights at Historic Rock Ford

Fri, Jul 3, 2026 • 8:30 PM—10:30 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a relaxed evening under the stars at Historic Rock Ford! Our summer history-themed movie series is a…

Coffee with a Colonial with Living Historian Sam Leamer

Coffee with a Colonial with Living Historian Sam Leamer

Sun, Aug 2, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Step into the past – one sip at a time! ā€œCoffee with a Colonialā€ brings the sights, sounds, and flavors of 18th century America to life. Experience the…

Craft, Clues and Cooking: Recreating the Trimble Kitchen

Craft, Clues and Cooking: Recreating the Trimble Kitchen

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 • 6:00 PM—7:30 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford welcomes Tony Shahan of Flavors of History as he presents a lecture on ā€œCraft, Clues and Cooking: Recreating the Trimble Kitchen.ā€ ā€¦

Sneak Peak: Behind the Scenes of the Nutcracker Ballet

Sneak Peak: Behind the Scenes of the Nutcracker Ballet

Fri, Aug 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Come see what goes on during a typical rehearsal for the Nutcracker Ballet. Refreshment will be available in the lobby. Tickets will also be for sale.…

From the Mantuamaker to the Bicentennial: The Use & Reuse of 18th Century Gowns

From the Mantuamaker to the Bicentennial: The Use & Reuse of 18th Century Gowns

Tue, Aug 18, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s Fashion of the 18th and 19th Century Lecture Series presents ā€œFrom the Mantuamaker to the Bicentennial: The Use & Reuse of 18th…

The Archaeology and Memory of Paoli Battlefield

The Archaeology and Memory of Paoli Battlefield

Wed, Aug 19, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the American Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Matthew Kalos as he presents ā€œThe Archaeology and Memory of the Paoli…

18th Century Medical Day at Historic Rock Ford

18th Century Medical Day at Historic Rock Ford

Sun, Aug 23, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s 18th Century Medical Day features self-guided tours of the Hand Mansion and the Snyder Gallery and encounters with experts, displays…

Baroque Music Concert by the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble

Baroque Music Concert by the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble

Tue, Aug 25, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at After a successful performance here in 2025, Historic Rock Ford is delighted to welcome back the Ephrata Chamber Ensemble for an evening of Baroque chamber…

Redware Sgraffito Workshop with Denise Wilz

Redware Sgraffito Workshop with Denise Wilz

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford welcomes Denise Wilz for a workshop on Redware Sgraffito. The sgraffito technique was used by 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania German…

Half Crown Bakehouse Demonstrations by Justin Cherry

Half Crown Bakehouse Demonstrations by Justin Cherry

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 • 10:00 AM—4:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford welcomes Justin Cherry, owner of Half Crown Bakehouse, as he demonstrates the bread of the American Revolution on Monday, September 7…

The Bakers of Washington’s Army During the American Revolution

The Bakers of Washington’s Army During the American Revolution

Mon, Sep 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s America250 Lecture Series welcomes Justin Cherry of Half Crown Bakehouse as he presents a lecture on ā€œThe Bakers of Washington’s Army…

The Battle of Brandywine: On the Importance of Winning Our Freedom

The Battle of Brandywine: On the Importance of Winning Our Freedom

Wed, Sep 9, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s America250 Lecture Series presents ā€œThe Battle of Brandywine: On the Importance of Winning Our Freedom.ā€ Author Bruce E. Mowday will…

Celtic and Folk Music Concert by Seasons

Celtic and Folk Music Concert by Seasons

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford welcomes the band Seasons for an evening of Celtic and Folk Music. This award-winning band from the Harrisburg area is comprised of the…

The History and Preservation of Camp Security

The History and Preservation of Camp Security

Tue, Sep 29, 2026 • 6:30 PM—9:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Jonathan R. Stayer as he presents ā€œThe History and Preservation of Camp…

Thompson’s Pennsylvania Rifle Battalion of 1775

Thompson’s Pennsylvania Rifle Battalion of 1775

Wed, Sep 30, 2026 • 6:30 PM—7:30 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s America250 Lecture Series welcomes Col. (Ret) John A. Bonin, PhD as he presents ā€œThompson’s Pennsylvania Rifle Battalion of 1775 (Later…

Women at the Valley Forge Encampment

Women at the Valley Forge Encampment

Sun, Oct 4, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series presents ā€œWomen at the Valley Forge Encampment.ā€ Over 400 women—and some exceptional…

The Revolutionary War Hospital at Ephrata

The Revolutionary War Hospital at Ephrata

Tue, Oct 6, 2026 • 6:30 PM—8:30 PM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at Historic Rock Ford’s Untold Stories of the Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Bradley Smith as he presents ā€œThe Revolutionary War Hospital at Ephrata.ā€ In…

Lancaster Heart Walk

Lancaster Heart Walk

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM—11:00 AM Ā· Visit Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Ā· Lancaster, PA

at In a heartbeat, you could be the difference. 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital don’t survive. Most of the time, it’s because…