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After the Fashion of His Country: Asians and Asia in the 18th Century

  • May 25, 2026 2:00 PM

  • Historic Rock Ford

    881 Rockford Road
    Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
Ticket Price $5.72-$11.54 Register Now
Description

Historic Rock Ford's Untold Stories of the American Revolution Lecture Series welcomes Daniel Sieh as he presents “After the Fashion of HIs Country: Asians and Asia in the 18th Century." Asia was known for centuries in Europe, and the British were keen to profit off the exotic goods through commerce. This trade was far from a one-sided exchange; it was a dialogue between two very distinct cultures. Goods, ideas and people flowed through trade routes established by the British East India Company and reached as far as the 13 colonies (soon, the nascent United States). These goods, and yes, even people, arrived as distant foreigners in a strange land, but left an indelible mark that has only recently been uncovered.

This presentation will begin at 2 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. It will be approximately one hour in length.  Please note that admission is for the lecture and does not include the Snyder Gallery.  

About the Presenter:  Daniel J. Sieh is a Public Historian with over 12 years of experience working with historical museums throughout the East Coast. Previously, Daniel has worked at Colonial Williamsburg and later at Claudemoore Colonial Farm as one of their historical interpreters. He graduated with a History degree from the College of William and Mary in 2016 and has a Master's degree from American University. He currently lives and works in Washington D.C. as a Financial Manager for Freddie Mac.

 

Date & Time

Mon, May 25, 2026 2:00 PM

Venue Details

Historic Rock Ford

881 Rockford Road
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 Historic Rock Ford
Rock Ford Foundation

Historic Rock Ford is comprised of the circa 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion and the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts. Our historic site is situated on 33 acres of gardens, woods and grounds surrounded by Lancaster County Central Park located in the southeast corner of Lancaster City.  This remarkable estate offers visitors the opportunity to encounter the outstanding original late-Georgian style architecture of the Hand Mansion, to experience its rooms furnished in exquisite period style while, in the Snyder Gallery, to explore a nationally recognized collection of Lancaster County decorative arts dating from circa 1760 to 1820 including furniture, portraiture, long rifles, tall case clocks, silver, and much more. 


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