The Rock Ford Foundation recently announced it had been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Lancaster County Community Foundations John J. Snyder, Jr. Fund for Historic Preservation. This grant is part of a total of $317,200 awarded in 2025 to support the efforts of 18 community initiatives dedicated to preserving Lancaster Countys rich heritage. The funding will support continued exterior maintenance and painting at Historic Rock Ford, the ca. 1794 home of Edward Hand, who served as Adjutant General to George Washington during the Revolutionary War. The preservation efforts ensure that this important historic site remains a valuable educational and cultural resource for future generations. This grant will go a long way toward funding our exterior maintenance project, something that is a necessity to ensure the General Edward Hand Mansion stays in good condition and it can continue to be a place where the public can learn about Americas formative years,states Christina McSherry, executive director of Historic Rock Ford. The Lancaster County Community Foundation helps people who love Lancaster County shape its shared future. Since 1924, individuals have established permanent funds to support the community by making grant investments to local organizations. Today, the Community Foundation manages approximately $200 million in community assets that support Lancaster County every year. Historic Rock Ford, located at 881 Rock Ford Road, Lancaster, Pa., is comprised of the General Edward Hand Mansion and the John J. Snyder, Jr. Gallery of Early Lancaster County Decorative Arts. It is owned and operated by the Rock Ford Foundation, a private, not-for-profit corporation.