On Friday evening, Nov. 21, at 6:30 p.m., Historic Rock Ford will welcome internationally renowned food historian Marc Meltonville, author of The Tavern Cook: Eighteenth Century Dining Through the Recipes of Richard Briggs, for an engaging look at what was cooked, poured, and celebrated in the 18th century, from kitchen hearths to tavern punch bowls. Discover the receipts, rituals, and real stories behind the flavors of the era at Historic Rock Ford. This lecture is free but advance registration is strongly recommended to assist with seating accommodations. Limited copies of Meltonvilles The Tavern Cook will be available for purchase. This lecture will be held in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn. Please park in the area located behind the barn. 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. It is owned and operated by the Rock Ford Foundation, a private, not-for-profit corporation. To learn more, call 717-392-7223.