Celebrate the Yuletide season in 1790s style as the Hand Mansion is adorned in festive holiday finery. Enjoy an evening filled with:
Guides in the Mansion's rooms relating various aspects of the Yuletide season during the Hand family's residency at Rock Ford
Dance demonstrations reminiscent of late 18th and early 19th century celebrations
Live traditional music to set the Yuletide mood
Open hearth cooking that brings the past to life
New This Year! The first floor of the Rock Ford Barn will be open to our Yuletide guests:
Warm up with concessions such as hot chocolate
Enjoy a creative children's activity
Relax around fire pits in the area in front of the Barn (weather permitting)
For your convenience, restrooms will be available in the Barn
Your timed entry ticket is for the Hand Mansion. Timed entries help spread out the crowd inside the Mansion. Guests explore the Mansion at their own pace, and an average visit lasts about 60–75 minutes. After the Hand Mansion, please explore the activities in the Rock Ford Barn!
On December 27-28, Mansion activities are from 4 PM-8 PM and Barn activities are from 5 PM-9 PM.
On December 29, Mansion activities are from 2 PM-6 PM and Barn activities are from 3 PM-7 PM.