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
The Pennsylvania Long Rifle Event is presented by Historic Rock Ford and the Kentucky Rifle Association.
Admission to this event includes self-guided tours of the circa 1794 General Edward Hand Mansion and the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts including the Last Chance to see the "Lancaster's Revolutionaries" 2026 Focus Exhibit.
Additionally, the following activities will take place in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn:
Displays of Pennsylvania Long Rifles
Rifle-making demonstrations
Have your rifle identified (no guns that use cartridges or are post-1830 permitted)
Food Concessions
Date & Time
Nov 13 - 14, 2026
Venue Details
Historic Rock Ford
881 Rockford RoadLancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
