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Collections Feature: Martyrs Mirror

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September Open House

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“Emma: The Matchmaker”

Historic Rock Ford is pleased to present “Emma: The Matchmaker.” This one-act play, adapted by Historic Rock Ford Executive Director Sam Slaymaker from the classic novel by Jane Austen, will ...Read More

Haunted Encounters: Personal Paranormal Experiences At Historic Rock Ford

Historic Rock Ford is thrilled to announce our upcoming one-day event, “Haunted Encounters: Personal Paranormal Experiences at Historic Rock Ford,” to celebrate the Halloween season. On this guided tour, two ...Read More

After Dark: Exploring The Haunted History Of Rock Ford

By day, the rooms of General Edward Hand’s 18th Century Georgian mansion are frequented by guides and visitors from across the nation who enjoy the beauty of its collections while ...Read More

Stream Study Saturday

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Did you know that fresh water sources are home to thousands of different plant and animal species? Union County Conservation District, Merrill Linn Land Conservancy, and ...Read More

Homeschool HOP (Hands-On-Program)

Thursday, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Join LCM educators on the third Thursday of each month from September-May for some hands on programming to supplement your homeschooling journey! During the first hour of ...Read More

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Two Weddings, Lancaster-Style

There’s nothing quite like a summer wedding, and the two we are presenting are quite different, as are the stories

Savannah Graybill and Chris Strup: Sliding Into Marriage

A winter Olympic sport known as skeleton led Savannah and Chris to become members of Team USA. While they didn’t

Jill Distler and Zachary Weire: Opposites Attract

When Jill met Zach, she lived on a farm; doted on her horses, dogs and cows; worked for a veterinarian

Dan Wecker: A Dutchman at Heart

In 1989, Dan and Donna Leigh Wecker took stewardship of an historic iron forge property that consisted of decaying buildings and 16

Growing Fruit With Climate Battery Technology

Greenhouses are magical places, as they envelop you in warmth and provide visuals of lush plant life. This is what

Lincoln Shoe Co: A Reimagined Event Venue Gets

Like a spunky old man, the building that was home to the Badorf Shoe Company worked hard in its day,

Decades: A Mix of Food, Fun & Events

“This space has so much history,” says Jonathan Yeager, who is a partner in the venture along with Chris Trendler

Scouting Out Mount Joy’s History

Tristan Bair may only be a high school senior, but of late he’s been thinking about people and places much,