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Rock Ford Plantation

881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, PA 17602
717.392.7223
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View of the Rock Ford mansion from the barn area.
Ranked #9 of 31 attractions in Lancaster
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Museums
Re-enactors at Revolutionary Rock Ford (2009) Volunteers and guests dance around the Maypole at Tavern Night. Musican playing seasonal music at Yuletide. A cannon blast at Revolutionary Rock Ford (2009).
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Philadephia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Needs to advertise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
1
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This was a really worthwhile visit. You're guided by a docent in period dress through the home of a Revolutionary War Doctor and friend of President Washington. The home is a beautiful Georgian which was going to be torn down and turned into an incinerator and trash dump until concerned citizens fought to preserve this gem of Colonial history. We... More

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Nancy Bradley, Assistant to the Director at Rock Ford Plantation, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Thank you very much for your kind words about our historic site! We appreciate your feedback regarding your recent visit. Rock Ford Plantation does advertise throughout the County with the PA Dutch Visitors Bureau, FIG magazine, Lancaster Newspapers, and other publications as well as "rack cards" in many area hotels and tourist destinations. However, we still hear from many people... More

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Another Gem in Lancaster”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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person found this review helpful

This Revolutionary War period home is a great tour, and the grounds are wonderful. Very well done and maintained, this is a great place to soak up some history.

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Nancy Bradley, Assistant to the Director at Rock Ford Plantation, responded to this review
23 February 2012

Thank you for your review of Rock Ford Plantation. We hope that you will visit us "to step back in time" once again. Please visit our website to learn about our special events this year, including Revolutionary Rock Ford on June 9 and 10. It is always a pleasure learning about our guests' experiences at Rock Ford. More

Leola, Pennsylvania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Step back in Time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

This place looks exactly like it would have 200 years ago. Our guide was friendly and knowledgable. Extra plus was the wedding taking place on the porch as we were touring.

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Nancy Bradley, Assistant to the Director at Rock Ford Plantation, responded to this review
9 February 2012

Thank you for your kind review of Rock Ford Plantation. We hope that you will visit us again for one of our special events throughout the year. More

Lancaster, PA
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Beautiful historic location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

Tucked away, this is an interesting setting and building. Love the architecture & my husband knows all the history here. Nice place for photos, sometimes you can catch the nearby deer coming in to get food. Great location for a wedding reception or reunion, or photos. Please donate to them so they can keep up this rare find when you... More

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Nancy Bradley, Assistant to the Director at Rock Ford Plantation, responded to this review
27 January 2012

Thank you very much for your gracious comments about Rock Ford Plantation. We hope that you will be able to visit us when we are open for our regular season tours beginning April 4th or during any of our upcoming special events. We are particularly excited to be hosting the national Revolutionary War encampment on June 9 and 10. However,... More

PA, U.S.A.
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Wonderful candlelit Christmas tour”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

I guess I should really say "Twelfth Night" tour, since people in Edward Hand's time (1795) would have celebrated the holidays in twelve nights. Loved the costumed tour guides, stationed in each room, who had plenty of time for us. The singing and dancing in the main hall were a joy to hear and watch, and the house felt wonderfully... More

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Nancy Bradley, Assistant to Director at Rock Ford Plantation, responded to this review
31 January 2012

Thank you very much for your kind comments about Yuletide. We are glad that you were able to experience this special time of the year at Rock Ford. More

Maryland
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“Yuletide Tour Interesting and Informative”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2011

Our family visited the plantation for the candlelit Yuletide tour shortly after Christmas. The mansion was beautifully decorated, and the guides very knowledgeable and friendly. Originally, I was worried my 8-year old daughter might be bored, but the guides knew how to maintain her interest throughout the tour and even let her try out some of the children's toys. My... More

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Nancy Bradley, Assistant to the Director at Rock Ford Plantation, responded to this review
31 January 2012

Thank you for your review of Yuletide at Rock Ford. We are so glad that you and all members of your family enjoyed the evening. It is always a pleasure when younger children are engaged in an event at our museum! We hope that you will make the journey from Maryland to Rock Ford again to experience other events. More

NY
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Lovely property”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The property was really lovely and the tour was very informative. I felt it was worth the cost and the tour guide truly gave us a lot of information about the owner as well as life during that time. I think the little ones might get a little 'antsy' at the length of the tour though I imagine the guide... More

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23 reviews 23 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Ghosts”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2011 via mobile

They hosted a paranormal group. Suppossed ghosts roam the halls. In the middle of a fantastic park. You can make a whole day out of it.

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Long Island, NY
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70 reviews 70 reviews
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212 helpful votes 212 helpful votes
“Excellent Tour! Loved It!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

My friend and I have visited Lancaster several times over the years. I'm so sorry we hadn't hit this place sooner. We were the first and only ones there so we pretty much had a private tour. Our tour guide was wonderful! She took her time on the tour and answered any questions we might have. The house itself is... More

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VIRGINIA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Interesting history”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
2
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We visited Rock Ford Plantation on July 28th, 2011. I have been to Lancaster several times but had never visited Rock Ford. It was the home of General Edward Hand. He was George Washington's adjutant general (more or less his chief of staff). The home was built around 1794. It is one of the very best kept 18th century homes... More

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