Historic Rock Ford, 881 Rockford Road, Lancaster, will present its annual Yuletide tours on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 27 and 28, with timed entries at 4, 5, 6, and 7 p.m. and on Monday, Dec. 29, with timed entries at 2, 3, 4, and 5 p.m.

The General Edward Hand Mansion will be decorated with festive greenery and ornamentation in the style of the 1790s, and costumed volunteers will be present. In the mansion, visitors will find period dance and open-hearth cooking demonstrations and live harpsichord and violin music. Visitors will also be able to hear the voice of an actor portraying Edward Hand in his study recounting his memories of Christmas night in 1776, when he and his men crossed the Delaware River and launched a surprise attack against the Hessian Garrison at Trenton, N.J.

New this year, the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn will be open to Yuletide visitors. Guests may warm up with concessions such as hot chocolate and hot dogs, listen to live early American music by Forbes Road Frolic, enjoy a creative children's activity, and relax around the firepits in the area outside the barn if weather permits. Restrooms in the barn will be available for use by visitors.

Guests may explore the Hand Mansion at their own pace and then explore the activities in the Rock Ford Barn. Visitors should check in at the mansion upon arrival.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.historicrockford.org/special-events or http://www.simpletix.com/e/yuletide-at-historic-rock-ford-tickets-223190.