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Historic Rock Ford

881 Rockford Road · Lancaster, PA

Why you should go…

Historic Rock Ford is the well-preserved Georgian-style home built in 1794 for Edward Hand, George Washington's Adjutant General, with original woodwork, rails, and windowpanes still intact. The 33-acre grounds sit inside Lancaster County Central Park and include the Snyder Gallery, with guided house tours offered several days a week.

  • #historic house
  • #georgian architecture
  • #lancaster
  • #revolutionary war
  • #museum

Good to know

General museums guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Check the special exhibition separately

    Touring shows usually carry their own ticket and their own opening hours, listed apart from general admission.

  • Look for the free window

    Many museums run community days, member evenings, or discounted late openings. It is worth a look before you pay full price.

  • Travel light through the door

    Large bags and backpacks often have to go to a coat check, and lines for it move slowly at opening.

  • Weekday mornings beat weekend afternoons

    School groups clear out by early afternoon midweek, while weekends stay busy from late morning on.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Historic Rock Ford, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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    Foodie Favorite

    Southern Market

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  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Lancaster City Welcome Center

    Free

    The City of Lancaster's own visitor welcome center offering maps, brochures and walking tour information for downtown Lancaster.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Theatre & Events
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    Fulton Theatre

    $25–$50

    A National Historic Landmark theatre in downtown Lancaster, reportedly the oldest working theatre in the US.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Theatre & Events

  • Museums
    Family Favorite

    North Museum of Nature and Science

    Under $25

    Natural history museum in Lancaster with a planetarium, dinosaur gallery and live animal exhibits.

    2.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    LancasterHistory

    Under $25

    Lancaster County's history museum and the historic Wheatland estate of President James Buchanan.

    2.7 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania

    Under $25

    State-run railroad museum in Strasburg with over 100 historic locomotives and rail cars.

    7.3 mi awayMore like this