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.
Description
Your ticket includes a guided tour of the General Edward Hand Mansion along with admission for a self-guided tour of the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts.
The Snyder Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of our 18th century bank barn with entrance through the Welcome Center located in the rear of the barn. Visitors may go to the Snyder Gallery either before or after their guided tour of the Hand Mansion.
Restrooms are located in the Welcome Center.
The guided tour of the Hand Mansion is approximately 60-75 minutes in length.
Date & Time
Apr 4 - 1, 2026
Venue Details
Historic Rock Ford
881 Rockford RoadLancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
