Volume 17, Issue 4 - Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center

INSIDE
Heritage Headlines
Winter 2014
Volume 17, Issue 4
Returning Thanks
September 24, 2014, was an extraordinary day!
Page 2 and 3:
Upcoming Exhibits
Textile Workshop
Annual Fund
Page 4 and 5:
Homeschool Workshops
Children’s Education
Programs
Page 6:
Family Tours
German Lessons
Dialect Conversation
Group
Day of Remembrance
Senate Resolution
Page 7:
Heritage Tour Report
Library and Archives:
New Additions
Page 8 and 9:
Penn Dry Goods
Market
Page 10:
Brown Bag Lunches
Friends’ Programs
Page 11:
Fall Programs and
Exhibits
Page 12:
Christmas Market
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Pennsburg, PA 18073-1898
Phone: 215.679.3103
Fax: 215.679.8175
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First, a Schwenkfelder Thanksgiving Day of
Remembrance Resolution was adopted by
unanimous consent in the Pennsylvania Senate.
Introduced by Senator David Argall (29th), a
Schwenkfelder descendant, the legislation was cosponsored by Senators Bob Mensch (24th), John
Rafferty (44th), Daylin Leach (17th), and Anthony
Williams (8th). This was special recognition of the
fact that our country's longest continuous Thanksgiving
celebration began 280 years ago. On September 24, 1734,
a band of Schwenkfelders fleeing persecution in Europe
landed here to pursue religious freedom, build new
homes…and, in the process, help create America.
Senator David Argall enjoys receiving St. Andrew’s
Landing print from Joanne Jalowy representing the
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center on
September 24, 2014.
Opening with a prayer from guest chaplain Rev. Dr. David McKinley, Senior Pastor of
Central Schwenkfelder Church and Conference Minister of The Schwenkfelder Church, the
session was attended by representatives of the churches and the Schwenkfelder Library &
Heritage Center. See page 6 for highlights from the text of the resolution, a copy of which is on
display at the Heritage Center.
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center is the place that preserves and honors
this heritage – the work of the hearts and hands of brave immigrants who survived a perilous
journey to an unknown land. Here they found new opportunities and built new lives and
new communities. These are rights prized by every American today.
Also on September 24 we embarked upon our third Heritage Tour, a journey of
return to the historic German and Polish homelands of an amazing group of people. Led by
David Luz and Allen Viehmeyer – 20 Heritage Center friends participated in this two-week
venture. Heartfelt words of previous travelers abound:
“Listening to the firsthand account of the night the Berlin Wall went down
was an incredible experience.”
“I connected with places that were real to my ancestors – I connected to real
family history.”
“I hope that I can take my children some day.”
As you consider the story of your family’s journey, please join us with a generous
annual gift to the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. It will be your gift of
thanks for the freedoms and opportunities cherished by your family and forebears …
a gift for your children, now and into the future.
Please return your 2014/2015 gift in the enclosed envelope today! (If you
have already made a gift, thank you. Please share the envelope with a friend.)
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CHRISTMAS PUTZ 2014
A PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH FARM
First Floor Galleries, through March 1, 2015
For our annual Christmas Putz this year we’re
reviving a popular theme – the Pennsylvania Dutch
farm – which will incorporate all the wonderful handmade farm buildings from our Putz collection and all of
the animals, people, vehicles, and activities you might
have found on an early 20th century farm. It’s a great
complement to our Pennsylvania Dutch Historic Landscape exhibit, even if our Putz landscape is imaginary and
fanciful, and sometimes the animals are much larger than
the people!
THE
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH
HISTORIC LANDSCAPE: SELECTIONS
FROM THE
SCHWENKFELDER LIBRARY
& HERITAGE CENTER’S
PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION
Art Gallery, through March 1, 2015
VALLEY FORGE RUG BRAIDERS EXHIBIT
November 8 – March 1, 2015
Meeting Room
Join us this winter for a special exhibit of the
work of the Valley Forge Rug Braiders. The charming
warmth of these creations is the perfect antidote for a
cold winter’s day.
The Heritage Center is delighted to introduce
our visitors to the craft of rug braiding. Perhaps you
recall handmade braided chair mats or rugs from your
family homes, or even had some yourself – whatever
the case, these are not your grandmother’s braided rugs!
The artistry and creativity that is invested in these rugs by
members of the Valley Forge Rug Braiders will dazzle
you. For those visitors joining us for the Christmas
Market, there will be a special demonstration of rug braiding
and an explanation of the craft by these talented artisans.
This photographic tour of southeastern and
central Pennsylvania highlights historic architecture that
may still be in existence, and also many structures either
destroyed or altered, which, through the foresight of
H. Winslow Fegley and other photographers, have been
preserved for perpetuity. This exhibit is sponsored
through a generous grant from The Shelley Pennsylvania
German Heritage Fund.
THE WOODLAND COLLECTION
OF ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE
CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS
First Floor Galleries, November 15 – March 1, 2015
Schwenkfelder descendants and friends of the
Heritage Center, the Woodland family collected antique
and vintage Christmas decorations for decades. Now
they have consented to share a bit of their amazing
collection with our visitors. If you are a fan of the
whimsical glass European ornaments and other holiday
embellishments of years past, or want to learn more
about them, this is an excellent opportunity to view a
superb and well-curated collection of rare pieces.
Combined with our annual Christmas Putz, it is a
display sure to put even the biggest Scrooge in the
mood to deck the halls!
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FROM GARDEN TO TABLE:
A HARVEST OF CONTEMPORARY
HOOKED RUGS AND FOLK ART FROM
THE HERITAGE CENTER COLLECTION
Fraktur Gallery, November 15 – March 1, 2015
This winter season we will be partnering with our
good friend Susan Feller, artist and hooked rug designer,
on an exhibit titled “From Garden to
Table,” which will feature contemporary hooked rugs with fruit and
vegetable themes and a wonderful
group of related objects from our
collection. You’ve never seen so
much wax fruit in one location!
Come and partake of a bit of summer’s
bounty when the winter cold is upon us.
COMMON THREADS
TEXTILE CONFERENCE
SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY
The Schwenkfelder, the Mennonite Heritage Center,
and the Goschenhoppen Historians invite you to a one-day
Pennsylvania German textile history conference, scheduled for
Saturday, February 21, 2015 (snow date, Saturday, February 28) in
the Meeting Room of the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage
Center. The cost of the conference is just $30 and will
include what is certain
to be a delicious lunch!
We will have
several speakers lecturing on aspects of our
local textile history including Alan G. Keyser,
on Pennsylvania German
weaving; Ann Hermes,
on Pennsylvania patchwork pillowcases; Nancy
Roan, discussing and
showing an extraordinary group of local 19th and 20th century quilts; Joel Alderfer, on Mennonite textiles; Caitlin Harvey, on Victorian
clothing; and Candace Perry, on the Schwenkfelder townscape needlework pictures.
Register soon by calling Joanne Jalowy at 215-679-3103,
or emailing [email protected]. Seating is limited.
Save your place soon for what is sure to be a terrific textile
day!
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Below is our 2014-2015 Annual Fund response
form. Please tear off, complete, and mail in
the enclosed return envelope!
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HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOPS
Themes and activities are based on temporary and permanent
exhibition topics, gallery discussions, and related
Pennsylvania history. Each workshop is $5 per participant.
Parents are welcome to join in the activities. Most lessons
and activities are designed for the elementary and middle
level but some exceptions apply. Please pre-register for
workshops. You can find the registration form at
www.schwenkfelder.com. Please call Museum Educator
Laura Price, 215-679-3103, for more information.
Christmas Putz
Tuesday, December 2, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
A popular tradition from the
area is setting up Christmas Putz
displays. A Putz is a miniature village set out during the holiday season.
After viewing examples of Putz
displays, we will create our own
version of a Christmas Putz by making gingerbread houses. Please bring
an empty pint-size milk carton or
school-size milk carton along with
you to be the foundation of your
house! Milk cartons will not be provided. Other materials to make and decorate your gingerbread house will
be provided. You may also bring your own materials to
decorate your gingerbread house. You do not want to
miss out on this sweet workshop! Christmas Traditions and Celebrations
Tuesday, December 16, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
It is the holiday season! Learn about Christmas
traditions that are celebrated in Germany and share your
own Christmas traditions. Inspired by traditions from the
past and present, we will create an assortment of holiday
ornaments and festive decorative crafts.
Fairy Tales – Meanings and Twists of Stories: Frozen!
Tuesday, January 6, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Explore the story that inspired the popular film
“Frozen” and discover its origins, meanings, and how the
fairy tale changed! Later you will
choose your personal favorite fairy
tale and make it your own by writing
and illustrating your own version and
work of fiction.
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Groundhog Day
Tuesday, January 20, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Celebrate and learn about Pennsylvania German
culture and our friend the groundhog. Learn dialect
phrases, engage in crafts and games, and help our
Grundsau forecast the weather for spring!
Valentine Card Art
Tuesday, February 3, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Explore past and present
traditional forms of art to create
a Valentine Day card inspired by
fraktur and scherenschnitte.
Create a Valentine card with
your own style of Fraktur and
Scherenschnitte to give to
someone special on Valentine’s Day. This activity is
perfect for all ages. Pennsylvania Dutch Historic Landscape
Tuesday, February 17, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
View the photographic tour of southeastern
and central Pennsylvania’s historic architecture that
has been captured and preserved in H. Winslow
Fegley’s and others’ photographs. After viewing the
Pennsylvania Dutch Historic Landscape exhibit, you will
recreate and paint a historic architectural structure based
on a picture of a historic building. You will have a
historically inspired work of art to keep! Textiles
Tuesday, March 3, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Textile work was a
central part of daily life throughout our history. Learn why it
was so important and explore
our collection of textiles. After
learning and looking at examples
of textile work, you will create
and design your very own
version of a textile project. Tinware
Tuesday, March 17, 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Create and design a tin punch project inspired
by the objects of tin in the Heritage Center’s collection
and the work made by local tinsmiths while learning
about its uses and history! www.schwenkfelder.com
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6th ANNUAL
CHILDREN’S GROUNDHOG LODGE
Saturday, January 31, 2015
(snow date: February 7)
Meeting at 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
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CHILDREN’S BOOK
CLUB
December 11, January 8,
February 12 and March 12
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center’s
Education Department will host a book club for children.
Celebrate and learn about
Pennsylvania German culture and
our friend the groundhog. Learn
dialect phrases, engage in crafts
and games, and help our Grundsau
predict the weather for spring at
the 6th Annual Children’s Groundhog Lodge on January 31.
Children ages 9 – 14 are the focus, however all
ages will be considered. Speak to the Museum Educator
if you would like to consider a child outside the invited
range.
Children and family members are welcome to
the area’s only groundhog lodge for children. Snacks
and refreshments will be provided! There is a $5.00 per
person suggested donation to attend the program. Please
sign up by January 26. For more information or to register, call Museum Educator Laura Price at 215-679-3103
or email [email protected].
AMERICAN GIRL® TEATIME
4:30 – 5:30 pm, Thursdays
December 18, January 29,
February 26 and March 26
Enjoy afternoon teatime with your friends and
favorite doll each month from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. At each
get-together we will learn about a female historical
figure, talk with friends, and engage in activities while
enjoying snacks and refreshments. Everyone will
receive a diary to keep and to bring to each gathering.
Take time to celebrate and encourage
girls to be their best! Girls of all ages
are welcome. Bring your friends and
family members. To register, email
Museum Educator Laura Price
[email protected] or call her at
215-679-3103.
The Children’s Book Club will entail child and
parent participation and commitment. Having both
parents and children participate in a book club together
provides the opportunity to share thoughts and feelings
over a topic. Children will benefit by enhancing their
literacy skills and expanding their vocabulary, hearing
different points of view, and developing analytic skills.
The Book Club will meet monthly at the Heritage
Center on the second Thursday of the month from
4:30 – 5:30 pm. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Participants will engage in a welcoming activity,
after which we will begin our book discussion consisting of questions, thoughts, and comments about the
book. Finally, we will engage in an activity that relates
to the book.
There is a registration fee of $2 to join. You will
also be responsible for acquiring the books. Please sign
up for the Children’s Book Club at the Schwenkfelder
Library & Heritage Center.
You can find the registration form on our website: www.schwenkfelder.com or contact Museum
Educator Laura Price at [email protected] or
215-679-3103 to register. Sign up today!
Quiver Farms
visited the
Heritage
Center
October 2!
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FAMILY GUIDED TOURS
Enjoy quality family time at the Schwenkfelder
Library & Heritage Center. Take a Family Guided
Tour of the museum and engage in a craft and an
activity together. Family Guided Tours are free, but
small donations are appreciated. Call 215-679-3103
or email [email protected] to plan your
personal tour and quality time with your family!
GERMAN AND LATIN LESSONS
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced German
and Latin classes will be offered again for children and
youth between 8 and 16 years old. These lessons emphasize
vocabulary acquisition and use in listening, speaking,
reading, and writing. Latin students learn reading and
writing. Students learn through activities such as crossword puzzles, search-a-word puzzles, Scrabble, other
games, music, and art projects. Intermediate and
advanced students use textbooks as well.
These classes are group lessons with some individual
attention. Classes are held on Wednesdays and Fridays
from 10:00 to 11:30 am and from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.
Students may attend from 1 to 4 classes per week.
The cost of each class (1.5 hours) is $7. Monthly
rates are available. For additional information and
registration contact Allen Viehmeyer at 215-679-3103
or at [email protected].
December:
3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19
January: 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
February: 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
March:
4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
PA GERMAN DIALECT
CONVERSATION GROUP
This group meets on a monthly basis to discuss
topics in PA Dutch! There is no charge to join the
conversation group and no RSVP is required. Meetings
occur on the third Thursday of the month: December 18,
January 15, February 19 and March 19 from 2:00 to
3:30 pm in the Heritage Center's Meeting Room.
Meetings occur year-round. Topics change each month
and participants are encouraged to bring their own
dialect materials or topics to discuss. Please contact
Archivist Hunt Schenkel with questions at 215-679-3103.
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SCHWENKFELDER THANKSGIVING
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
RESOLUTION IN
PENNSYLVANIA SENATE
As noted in our cover story, a reduced copy of
the legal-size resolution is presented below. Two highlights of the points covered include:
Whereas, In order to avoid further persecution,
the Schwenkfelders fled their homeland in 1726 and
emigrated to Saxony, Germany, under sanctuary
provided by Count Nicholas Zinzendorf, the founder of
the Moravian Church.
Whereas, The day after one of their early
arrivals in Pennsylvania, on September 24, the
Schwenkfelders gathered for a time of worship to
thank God for their safe arrival in the new land of
freedom.
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SCHWENKFELDER HERITAGE TOUR 2014
On October 10 the Schwenkfelder Heritage Tour members returned home to America filled with great memories and
lots of pictures in their cameras!
Two of the many exciting stops along the tour were to
the Viehweg monument in Twardocice, Poland (formerly
Harpersdorf, Silesia) and the Gemeindehaus in Berthelsdorf,
Germany.
At the Viehweg monument, placed by the Schwenkfelders
in 1863 and restored in 2003, tour participants heard readings
from Dr. Solomon Schultz, who, in 1861, urged the Pennsylvania
Schwenkfelders to raise the funds needed to purchase the land
and place a monument where almost 200 of their forebears
were buried in non-sanctified ground because of their faith. A
segment of a letter written by Rev. O.S. Kriebel in 1892 of his visit to these hallowed grounds was read. Touched by
these words, we sang “Holy, Holy, Holy”, “Faith of our Fathers”, and the Silesian hymn, “Fairest Lord Jesus” to
conclude our time at this beautiful sight. Pictures abounded, of course.
From the nearby town of Herrnhut we walked into Berthelsdorf. Like the first Schwenkfelders who finally
found refuge and safety there. Our first visit was to Count von Zinzendorf’s estate, recently restored to its former glory,
where we enjoyed lunch on the grounds in the warm autumn air. Following this respite, we found the Lutheran
church of Berthelsdorf – the same church structure our forebears saw as they entered the little community. The monument placed in 1934 is still standing secure after all these years!
After sitting in the pews and learning about the
church, we followed the central road of the village and
walked to the opposite end where Schwenkfelders built
homes in the late 1720s that are still standing and used
today. The Gemeindehaus was impressive with its
newly rebuilt half-timbered end wall and sturdy new
foundation. A large room with expanded ceiling and
exposed beams made a pleasant place for an afternoon
respite generously supplied by our friends Margrit
Kempgen, Dr. Dietrich Meyer, and members of the
restoration association.
Interested in visiting the sites of your forebears
on a future Heritage Tour? Contact David Luz at the
Heritage Center for more information.
NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY, WINTER 2015
New to the Library:
New to the Archives:
Mountain Mary and Other Tales of the Pennsylvania
Dutch by Richard Wentz. Donated by Kay Bachkai.
Collection of local baseball photographs, ca. early
20th century. Donated by Narona Gebert
Collection of Schwenkfelder-related funeral
Collection of Schwenkfelder-related books with a
announcement
cards. Donated by Sharon Reihman
Howard W. Kriebel provenance. Donated by Midi Bernadin.
Reel-to-reel tape, with a CD copy, of Pennsylvania Dutch comic, Homer Hechenbreger, 1961. Donated
by Aaron M. Kistler
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PENN DRY GOODS MARKET
At the
Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
Friday, May 15, 2015, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 16, 2015, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
General Admission $6.00
After a successful 2014 Market we are coming back
with an even more exciting offering for 2015!
With a wonderful new addition to our roster of dealers,
and an amazing group of speakers, there is sure to be something for every antique textile fan (including some fans!).
The Antiques Show and Sale
We are delighted to welcome Stella Rubin Antique Quilts
and Decorative Arts from Darnestown, MD to the 2015 market.
Known nationally for her excellent taste and marvelous selection of
quilts, sewing smalls, and folk art, we are pleased Stella is joining us.
The full list of dealers returning for the 2015 Penn Dry Goods Market is:
Antique-A-Day Plus, Nazareth, PA
Carlson and Stevenson, Manchester Center, VT
Sponsors needed!
Chestnut Hall Fine Antiques, Asbury, NJ
Country Things, Bowie, MD
An array of sponsorship opportunities for individuals or businesses is available
Gene Bertolet Antiques, Oley, PA
for the Penn Dry Goods Market! Please
Nailor Antiques, Shiremanstown, PA
contact Development Officer Rachel
Neverbird Antiques, Surry, VA
Osborn, to discuss the benefits and
Newsom & Berdan Antiques, Thomasville, PA
opportunities of sponsorship support.
Old Farm Antiques, Reading, PA
Raccoon Creek Antiques, Oley, PA
Rose B. Gallo, Richmond, VA
RSG Antiques, Hanover Township, PA
Stella Rubin, Darnestown, MD
Tex Johnson & Son Antiques, Adamstown, PA
The Cat Lady Antiques, Bangor, PA
The Gatchellville Store, New Park, PA
The Norwoods’ Spirit of American, Timonium, MD
Van Tassel Baumann American Antiques, Malvern, PA
Ziegler Antiques, New Hope, PA
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A Wonderful Variety of Lectures on Textile History
Each year we try to bring a selection of some of the most noted textile experts in the country together with
some of our local historians to create a lecture program of great breadth and diversity. Lectures are held in two
locations in the Heritage Center, and each lecture is $25.00. Some lectures fill up quickly! If you are interested in attending, do pre-register for your choices by sending an email to [email protected] or call Joanne Jalowy at
215-679-3103.
This preliminary schedule is subject to change. Exact times of each lecture will be available in the coming
months.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
A Morass Of Berlin Wool Work: The Pennsylvania Dutch Enthusiasm for Berlin Wool Embroidery,
1830-1900, Candace Kintzer Perry, Curator, Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
Gothic to Goth: Romantic Era Fashion and Its Legacy, Lynne Z. Bassett, Independent Curator
Symbolism in Baltimore Album Quilts Marylou McDonald, Quilt Historian, Quilt Designer, and Quilter
Slave Cloth and Clothing Slaves: Identity and Industry in the Antebellum South, Madelyn Shaw,
Independent Curator
A Brief History of Ladies’ Undergarments, Kristina Haugland, Assistant Curator,
Department of Costume and Textiles, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Good, Better, Best: An Introduction to Sampler Connoisseurship, Amy Finkel,
Principal, M. Finkel & Daughter
SATURDAY, MAY 16
Westtown School Samplers, Mary Brooks, Archivist, Westtown School
World War I Quilts, Sue Reich, Quilt Historian and Independent Curator
Downton Abbey Fashion Primer, Madelyn Shaw, Independent Curator
Threads of Time: Needlework and Quilts of Aging Women, 1820-60, Aimee Newell,
Director of Collections, Scottish Rite Masonic Museum and Library
COZtumes: Designing M-G-M’s The Wizard of Oz, John Fricke,
OZ Historian, Primetime Emmy Award Winner, and Bestselling Author,
The Wizard of Oz: An Illustrated Companion to the Timeless Classic
Special Exhibits
Pennsylvania Patchwork Pillowcases
We are delighted to host a special exhibit during the
Penn Dry Goods Market curated by quilt historian Ann
Hermes and based on her book of the same name.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view a visually stunning collection of these uniquely Pennsylvanian textiles
from Ann’s collection as well as the Schwenkfelder collection.
#TEXT: The Written Word in Decorative Arts
and Material Culture
We will be featuring an exhibit of textiles, Fraktur
(Pennsylvania German decorated manuscripts), and other
objects that include the written word – either printed or
manuscript – as a decorative element.
Visitors are invited to photograph the objects and text
them to their friends or post them on social media –
selfies are encouraged!
Lunch will be available on-site both Friday and Saturday
Need a place to stay while visiting Pennsburg? Not to worry—our friends at the
Globe Inn Bed & Breakfast (215-679-5948) have comfortable accommodations for you after
your busy Market day! Springhill Suites, located at the Quakertown exit of the Pennsylvania
Turnpike, is a great option also—mention PENN DRY GOODS MARKET when you call
their local number at 215-529-6800. The Comfort Inn also located at the Quakertown exit
of Pennsylvania Turnpike, is offering a great rate if you call direct and mention the Penn
Dry Goods Market: 215-538-3000.
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WINTER LECTURE SERIES
As is our custom, we are offering a variety of lectures in various formats. The popular
Brown Bag (BB) lunches are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at noon. Bring your lunch –
beverages provided – and enjoy a free lecture while you eat. These programs are free and open to the public.
Wednesday, December 10, noon
Missing, Murder, and Bones
Presented by Allen Viehmeyer and
Betty Hildenbrand
Three early 20th century
descendants – what do they
have in common? Allen
Seibt, an early scholar of
Schwenkfelder
hymns,
seems to have disappeared.
Horace K. Bechtel – was it
murder? Who’s Michael
Gery? (not a descendant) –
what about those bones?
And – Betty Hildenbrand
will play the “March
Perkiomen”, written for
piano. Enjoy a potpourri of
local and Schwenkfelder history.
Schwenkfelder
Wednesday, January 14, noon
Five-Plate Stoves: Their Manufacture, Installation,
and Use in Colonial Pennsylvania, 1720-1770
Presented by Bob Wood
Bob Wood, local historian, will present an
illustrated talk on the manufacture and use of Germanic
five-plate stoves in Southeastern Pennsylvania. The fiveplate stove, also known
as the jamb stove, was
first developed in Europe
in the 16th century, and
such
stoves
were
brought by some early
immigrants. It wasn’t
until the 18th century
that local iron furnaces
were capable of the
casting plates large
enough to produce fiveplate stoves. These stoves were a common feature of
18th century German style houses.
Wednesday, February 11, noon
Pennsylvania Dutch Food through the Year
Presented by Alan Keyser and Nancy Roan
Foods the locals ate
arranged loosely in
order from midwinter through the
year and ending on
New Year's Day,
showing the impact
that growing seasons
and temperatures had
on what they ate.
Friends of the Schwenkfelder Library
& Heritage Center
Manufacturing in the Valley
Sunday January 11, 2015, 2:00 pm
(Snow date January 18)
Presented by Larry Roeder
Annual Meeting
Sunday, March 22, 2015, 2:00 pm
Let’s Play Ball
2:30 pm—immediately after Annual Meeting
Presented by Dr. George Bonekemper
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Winter 2015 Programs and Events
December 2 – 1:30 pm
Homeschool Workshop: Christmas Putz
January 31 – 10:30 am
Children’s Groundhog Lodge
December 6 and 7
Christmas Market
February 3 – 1:30 pm
Homeschool Workshop: Valentine Card Art
December 10 – noon
BB Lecture: Missing, Murder, and Bones
February 11 – noon
BB Lecture: PA Dutch Food through the Year
December 11 – 4:30 pm
Children’s Book Club
February 12 – 4:30
Children’s Book Club
December 16 – 1:30 pm
Homeschool Workshop: Christmas Traditions &
Celebrations
February 17 – 1:30
Homeschool Workshop: PA Dutch Historic Landscape
December 18 – 2:00 pm
Dialect Conversation Group
February 19 – 2:00 pm
Dialect Conversation Group
December 18 – 4:30 pm
American Girl Doll Tea
February 21
Common Threads Textile Conference
January 6 – 1:30 pm
Homeschool Workshop: Fairy Tales – Meanings &
Twists of Stories
February 26 – 4:30 pm
American Girl Doll Tea
January 8 – 4:30 pm
Children’s Book Club
January 11 – 2:00 pm
Friends Program: Manufacturing in the Valley
January 14 – noon
BB Lecture: Five Plate Stoves
March 3 – 1:30
Homeschool Workshop: Textiles
March 12 – 4:30
Children’s Book Club
March 17 – 1:30
Homeschool Workshop: Tinware
March 19 – 2:00 pm
Dialect Conversation Group
January 15 – 2:00 pm
Dialect Conversation Group
January 20 – 1:30
Homeschool Workshop: Groundhog Day
January 29 – 4:30 pm
American Girl Doll Tea
March 22 – 2:00 pm
Friends’ Annual Meeting
March 22 – 2:30 pm
Friends Program: Let’s Play Ball
March 26 – 4:30 pm
American Girl Doll Tea
Winter 2015 Exhibits
Through March 15, 2015
The Pennsylvania Dutch Historic Landscape:
Selections from the Schwenkfelder Library &
Heritage Center’s Photography Collection
Art Gallery
Through March 1, 2015
Christmas Putz 2014: A Pennsylvania Dutch Farm
First Floor Galleries
November 8 – March 1, 2015
Valley Forge Rug Braiders Exhibit
Meeting Room
November 15 – March 1, 2015
From Garden to Table: A Harvest of Contemporary
Hooked Rugs and Folk Art from the Heritage Center
Collection
Fraktur Gallery
November 15 – March 1, 2015
The Woodland Collection of Antique and
Vintage Christmas Decorations
First Floor Galleries
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Volume 17, Issue 4
Christmas Market
A wonderful tour of Pennsylvania German Christmas traditions
and folk art presented by three local preservation societies.
Saturday, December 6, 9:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 7, noon – 4:00 p.m.
holiday shopping.
○ The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center features a
well-stocked gift shop and an elaborate Christmas Putz
○ The Mennonite Heritage Center has a wide selection of reproduction folk art
○ The Goschenhoppen Historians transform Red Men’s Hall to a
Christmas wonderland
All have a wonderful selection of Pennsylvania Dutch treats
including baked goods, candies and chow-chow to name a few.
Come and join the festivities!
Schwenkfelder Library
& Heritage Center
105 Seminary St
Pennsburg, PA 18073
(215) 679-3103
Mennonite Heritage Center
565 Yoder Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-3020
Goschenhoppen Historians
116 Gravel Pike
Green Lane, PA 18054
(215) 234-8953