Educational Opportunities at Rock Ford Plantation

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Let Rock Ford be your students' door to the 18th century.....
They'll discover history “First Hand”!

At Rock Ford, students will become involved in a four-part program geared
to their grade level. In addition, prior to your visit we supply you with a free
pre-visit education packet so your students can get the
most out of their Rock Ford learning experience.

To book a tour, please contact our Museum

717.392.7223

Or Contact Cindy Trussell - Volunteer Coordinator

The program consists of:

Introduction in our restored barn

A costumed interpreter provides an interactive discussion on General Hand, his
military career, his family, and 18th century medicine.

18th Century Children's Clothing Demonstration

A few children may be chosen to don the types of clothing worn by children
living in the latter part of the 18th century.

Quill Pen Stations

We will explore reproduction period documents, focusing on the handwriting of their authors. Each student will be given the opportunity to practice writing in the 18th century way using a quill pen. Student work can be taken home as a souvenir.

Mansion House Tour

Students will explore 3 floors of the house where the Hands lived 200 years ago, with the guidance of a costumed interpreter. Primary source materials such as objects and documents will be used to bring the family “to life.”

RESERVATIONS & CONTACT

Student Group Tours are by reservation only.

Please provide the following information when making a reservation:

Planning an Education Field Trip to Rock Ford Plantation

Supervision

We strongly recommend one adult for every 8 students.

Please note that no gum, food, drink, or smoking is permitted in the House.

Group Size

Maximum: 55 Students
Minimum: 15 Students

For 55+ students, we recommend coordinating with another local museum. Call Rock Ford for more information on that.

Cost

Students 6 to 18 years: $4.00 per student with a reserved tour
(includes the hands on program and the house tour)

Teachers are free as are one adult per every 10 students
Each additional adult : $4.00

$3.00 a reserved student for the house tour only.
Adults with reservation, 10 or more, pay $3.00 for a house tour.

Payment is requested in the form of a check or money order payable to

Rock Ford Foundation, on the day of the tour.

Time

Tours take about 2 hours.

School tours can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday
from 9:15 until 3:00. April through October.

Parking

Free parking for your bus/van/car is provided in our parking lot. Vehicles may drive directly to the barn to drop off students who may have difficulty walking.

Cancellations

If you must cancel, please call Rock Ford as soon as possible. We will arrange a new date at that time, if possible.

Late Policy

Every effort will be made to accommodate your group. Your program, however, may need to be shortened to begin the next group on time.

PRE-VISIT EDUCATIONAL PACKET

Our packet is sent to the contact person free of charge.

Information on General Hand, his family, 18th century traditions,
fun pages, and art activities. are included so that the teacher

can offer his/her class appropriate background
material on Rock Ford before the actual field trip.

The information is reproducible and does not need to be returned to Rock Ford.

This is a great way to prepare for a more rewarding experience at Rock Ford!

PICNICS AT ROCK FORD

Student Groups are invited to eat their brown bag lunches on our grounds at no charge.