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
Historic Rock Ford's America250 Lecture Series presents "Songs and Stories of the American Revolution." Dressed in Colonial garb, before a set of a Colonial garb, presenter Matthew Dodd takes audiences back in time to the days of the American Colonial settlement and the American Revolution. Using rousing period songs and stories that put the songs into the context of the time, Matthew brings to life the exciting Days of 1776. Matthew sings and plays guitar, banjo and mandolin.
This presentation will begin at 2 PM in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Prior to the lecture, attendees may visit the Snyder Gallery and our 2026 Focus Exhibit. The Snyder Gallery closes at 4 PM.
About the Presenter: Matthew Dodd is a retired teacher and now a full time musician. He does a great many history and holiday-themed shows.
Date & Time
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 2:00 PM
Venue Details
Historic Rock Ford
881 Rockford RoadLancaster, Pennsylvania 17602
