Tom M
Well-known member
We visted Historic Rock Ford Plantation (1794) in Lancaster a couple years ago, and we went again last week to see the new museum of the John Snyder collection. Mr. Snyder left Rock Ford a significant portion of his collection of Lancaster Furniture and Decorative Arts. Rock Ford opened the museum on the 2nd floor of an 18th century barn this past April. It is really well done and should be on all SAPFM wish list. Unfortunately the receptionist told us they usually get 1 to 5 visitors each day.
We also visited the York County Historical Society which has several Tall case clocks from the region.
Another highpoint (although not Period Furniture related) was the AACA Car Musuem in Hershey. Really a great place. When we arrived we got to see them moving a 1913 (?) Packard from the parking lot into a new Parkard display they were preparing. We were the only visitors and had the whole museum to ourselves. The docents let us behind the ropes and opened doors so we could get a better view. They have three Tuckers! and an amazing collection of Tucker engines (prototypes), engineering drawings, sketches and etc.
We also visited the York County Historical Society which has several Tall case clocks from the region.
Another highpoint (although not Period Furniture related) was the AACA Car Musuem in Hershey. Really a great place. When we arrived we got to see them moving a 1913 (?) Packard from the parking lot into a new Parkard display they were preparing. We were the only visitors and had the whole museum to ourselves. The docents let us behind the ropes and opened doors so we could get a better view. They have three Tuckers! and an amazing collection of Tucker engines (prototypes), engineering drawings, sketches and etc.
