May 2019
Dancing Around the Maypole
Rock Ford volunteers will “plant a maypole” to honor our friend and neighbor, Dr. Edward Hand. Join the fun! A bagpiper will lead our procession to where we raise the maypole and Rock Ford’s dancers will lead our visitors in traditional maypole dances. Bring a picnic lunch and spend the day! The maypole procession and dancing will commence at 10:30, 12:00 and 1:30. Practiced for generations in countries such as Germany and England, the maypole dance is a spring ritual…
June 2019
Children’s Event: Stories on the Porch
During this program, a Rock Ford docent reads a selected story of Early America to the children while gathered on the spacious porch of the mansion. Following the story, children participate in a fun activity. Afterwards, children and their adults may enjoy the grounds of Rock Ford Plantation. Stories on the Porch is geared toward children from preschool through 5th grade. Children must be accompanied by a parent or other responsible adult. This is a free event; donations are always…
