Historic Rock Ford in Lancaster, Pa., is pleased to present its annual Yuletide special event. During this popular seasonal event, the General Edward Hand Mansion will be adorned with festive greenery and ornamentation in the refined style of the 1790s, and costumed volunteers will be throughout the mansion. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience demonstrations of period English country dancing and open-hearth cooking as well as live performances of traditional music on the harpsichord and violin evocative of the era that General Hand and his family resided at Rock Ford. In the generals study, visitors will listen to the recorded voice of an actor portraying Edward Hand recounting his memories of Christmas night in 1776 when he and his men crossed the Delaware River and launched a surprise attack against the Hessian Garrison at Trenton, N.J. New for this year, the first floor of the ca. 1800 Rock Ford Barn will be open to Yuletide visitors where they may warm up with concessions such as hot chocolate and hot dogs, listen to live early American music by Forbes Road Frolic, enjoy a creative childrens activity, or relax around the firepits in the area outside the barn (weather permitting). Restrooms in the barn will be available for use by visitors. Yuletide tours will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 27 and 28, with timed entries to the Hand Mansion at 4, 5,6, and 7 p.m., and on Monday, Dec. 29, with timed entries at 2, 3,4, and 5 p.m. Guests may explore the Hand Mansion at their own pace, and after the Hand Mansion, explore the activities in the Rock Ford Barn. Visitors should check in at the mansion upon arrival. For additional details and ticketing, visit www.historicrockford.org/special-events or www.simpletix.com/e/yuletide-at-historic-rock-ford-tickets-223190. 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.