Historic Rock Ford was the home of General Edward Hand and his family as well as enslaved and free servants and laborers. During the American Revolution, Edward Hand was Adjutant General to George Washington. We will reopen for our 2026 Tour Season on April 1, 2026. Open April through October. Guided tours of the circa 1794 Hand Mansion: Tues-Fri and Sun 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM and Sat 10 AM and 12 PM. Admission includes the Snyder Gallery located in the 18th century barn. The Snyder Gallery: Tues-Fri and Sun 10 AM-4 PM and Sat 10 AM-2 PM. The museum offices are open Monday through Friday 10 AM-4 PM. For rental information, please contact our Rental Coordinator at [email protected] or 717-392-7223 ext. 105.
A great historic place to visit. While i was there a herd of deer was in the next field, beautiful to watch. The surrounding County Park is lovely too. Trails, River, Covered Bridge is all there. Also there will be a Liberty Bell replica with artwork on display for America 250th Anniversary for 2026.
October 2025
The plantation is part of our central county park so never really visited the actual building just drove by but I do enjoy the large park and it's trails
August 2025
A beautifully kept hidden gem. Our guide Cristina was fantastic, and the gentleman in the Snyder Collection was equally wonderful. Everything is so well-maintained and presented—highly recommend!
