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Honoring Heritage. Continuing the Journey.

PLEASE SUPPORT ANNUAL FUND 2011/2012 The finest small Heritage Center cannot sustain itself alone, even though blessed with excellent staff, loyal volunteers, and corporate and foundation support. Financial support by individuals is critical to our maintaining a viable institution now and into the future. Annual Fund support measures first-hand the strength and commitment that people have toward the Heritage Center.

The show of faith by you and others in our community encourages broader – based support. Leading the way, the Board of Directors has kicked off the campaign with a pledge of 100% participation. Your participation at a generous level is important.

Help us to keep up the momentum!

Give to the Annual Fund Campaign now so that we can reach our program goals. If you have already donated - many thanks; if not, please consider using the enclosed response card and envelope for a tax deductible gift today.

How to give: return by mail the completed response card and include your gift by check, credit card, and/or appreciated securities. Check to see if your company will match your gift and, if so, complete and return the paperwork. Memorial gifts and Honor gifts are also gratefully appreciated.

If you would like to send a donation via The past year has been a great year PayPal, visit our website for a direct link: for us. Programs and exhibitions have been www.schwenkfelder.com/Supportus. well attended and well received, thanks to Thank you in advance and do not you. At the same time, plans for exciting hesitate to contact the Heritage Center with new exhibitions have been in the making. questions or concerns.

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HOME AND AWAY: PENNSYLVANIA, MAINE, and MARYLAND’S EASTERN SHORE

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Watercolor, Drybrush, and Acrylic Paintings

by Bradley Hendershot Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center Through February 26, 2012

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EIGHTEENTH CENTURY FRAKTUR Through February 28, 2012

THE LEGACY OF CHRISTOPHER SCHULTZ Through February 19, 2012 Schwenkfelder immigrant Christopher Schultz (1718 – 1789) lived during extraordinary times and had an exceptional life, filled with accomplishment, his deep faith, and his devoted family. Explore his life and the lives of his family members in this special exhibition of objects, manuscripts, books, and photographs in the First Floor Gallery. Schultz’s many descendants have provided the Heritage Center with an amazing material and paper record of his and their lives, and we take this opportunity to show a cross-section of the collection that interprets the family. Included are fraktur, textiles, costume, portraits and other artifacts that depict the nearly 300–year history of this Schultz family in Pennsylvania and beyond.

The fraktur produced by schoolmasters and others in the decades following the early 18th century immigrations of Schwenkfelders and Mennonites represent a high point in calligraphic skill and sophistication both in content and design. This exhibition focuses on Vorschriften (writing models) and other common forms of 18th century fraktur produced by schoolmasters working in the Mennonite and Schwenkfelder schools in the 18th century, and by other Schwenkfelder artists expressing their faith and piety through their fraktur.

Much of the work is seldom seen in exhibition, as it is outside of the acknowledged folk art genre of fraktur due to greater emphasis on calligraphy and message. Stop by for this special glimpse of some of the earliest fraktur in our collection and learn how it paved the way for later, better known work by other artists.

A special interactive family tree laden with photographs of past and present family members is installed on one wall. Join us for this opportunity to learn not only about Christopher Schultz, Schwenkfelder leader and patriarch, but the lives of his descendants and their numerous contributions, both great and small.

MINIATURE CHARM QUILTS Through February 19, 2012

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PUTZ Through February 19, 2012

Don't miss the exhibit of mini charm quilts in our First Floor Wall Cases.

It may not take an army to build a putz, but it does take a corps of volunteers who very much enjoy putz-making! Visit our annual putz in the First Floor Gallery. This year's theme is the Pennsylvania Dutch farm, tried and true and wonderful. We thank Ron Treichler for giving us the putz buildings, figures, and foliage that have allowed us to bring our visitors this excellent holiday treat every year.

Quilter Helen Wolf from Bucks County is supplying us with her lovely collection of little quilt gems, all from her talented hands. What's a charm quilt? Aside from being charming, it's a quilt made entirely of different pieces of fabric cut in the same shape.

SCHWENKFELDER DAIRIES OF MONTGOMERY AND BERKS COUNTIES November 22, 2011 – April 1, 2012 Stop in the Library Hallway and take a look at the great collection of Schwenkfelder dairy artifacts, recently donated to SLHC by Ellis Kriebel. Ellis also prepared historical information on the dairies to accompany the collection. We think you'll be moooooved by this little dollop of local farming heritage!

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GERMAN FOR READING KNOWLEDGE FOR ADULTS Allen Viehmeyer, Instructor Course Registration is on a month by month basis through May 2012; $80.00 a month, Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Due to the holiday schedule, the November and December 2011 sessions are reduced to three meetings a month for a reduced rate of $60.00.

PA GERMAN DIALECT CONVERSATION GROUP Upcoming conversations on Thursdays: December 15 January 19 February 16 March 15 Open to the Public, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Meeting Room Join members of the PA German community to listen and talk about various subjects in Deitsch. Themes vary month to month – and we’re looking for volunteers to come and lead our dialect discussion from reading plays to reminiscing about the past! The SLHC provides light refreshments. If you’re interested in leading a discussion for one month contact Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, 215-679-3103. No R.S.V.P is required to attend our meetings.

THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT CRAFT WORKSHOP: PASTE PAPER Thursday, January 12, 2012 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm $10 per person Register by January 7, 2012 to

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Paste papers are decorative painted papers used cover and line books. Designs are created using colored paste and different implements. Make your own paste paper in our Thursday night craft workshop.

As an added bonus, leave your paste paper covers to dry overnight and use them in our class intro to bookbinding class Saturday, January 14. Contact Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator at (215) 679-3103.

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THE MAYBURRY FAMILY AND THE EARLY PENNSYLVANIA IRON INDUSTRY DAN GRAHAM Sunday, February 26, 2012, 2:00 pm This program is free and open to the public

Join us Sunday, February 26, 2:00 pm in the Heritage Center Meeting Room for an illustrated presentation by noted iron industry researcher Dan Graham.

Like the Potts, Rutter, and Bird families, the Mayburry family played a major role in the development of the early Pennsylvania iron industry. Establishing an iron dynasty, four generations of Mayburrys were involved in the family iron works on the Perkiomen Creek, owning huge tracts of land and affecting the local economy. Dan Graham will discuss the Mayburry family and their involvement in this Pennsylvania industry.

A researcher in early Pennsylvania iron history, Graham is also a Potts and Rutter family historian. He holds a B.S. from West Virginia University and an MPA from George Washington University. He is retired and lives in Montrose, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania.

INTRO TO BOOKBINDING: HANDMADE JOURNALS WITH DAVE HOFFMANN Saturday Craft Workshop January 14, 2012, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $25 per participant, all supplies provided Register by January 7, 2012 Make your own sewn journal and hardcover quarto size book with bookbinder Dave Hoffmann. All supplies provided including tools, marbled paper, board, paper, and other materials to make two books. No prior experience needed. Contact Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator at (215) 679-3103.

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Miniature Putz

Family Workshop cost is $5.00 per participant/ workshop unless otherwise noted. Registration information is available at www.schwenkfelder.com or call 215-679-3103 or email rebecca@schwenkfelder.com

December 6, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Preferred ages 6 – 12

WINTER FAMILY WORKSHOPS

Create your own miniature village on a small platform with moss, plants, miniature animals, and painted paper.

Paste Paper January 10, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Paste papers are decorative papers made with repeating patterns used to cover and line the inside of books. They are hand painted with colored paste. Make your own paste paper that you can use as a book cover or note cards. This activity is perfect for all ages, especially kindergarteners!

Watercolor Landscapes January 24, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm As a companion to Bradley Hendershot’s Home and Away exhibit we’ll explore different watercolor techniques and make a small watercolor landscape painting.

Decorative Paper Cutting/Scherenschnitte February 7, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Perfect for Valentine’s day, join us as we make different designs and patterns in cut paper and layer them onto colored tissue paper.

Family Trees into Art Sculpture February 21, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Make a sculpture out of air dry clay that represents your family and family’s history. We will provide you with prompts to think about your family’s identity, customs, characteristics that you can incorporate into your sculpture.

Weaving Craft Project March 6, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Weaving was an important part of 18th century Schwenkfelder life. We will make a small weaving project that you can use as a coaster or very small decorative wall hanging.

Architecture in Folk Art March 20, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm As a companion to our Architecture in Folk Art exhibit, we will explore different representations of buildings in hooked rugs and folk art drawings and create a mixed media architecture project.

Studio Art Classes for Homeschoolers Eight week sessions allow participants to explore different art media as they learn more about works of art within the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center’s collection. Registration forms and course information can be found on the website, www.schwenkfelder.com or contact Rebecca Lawrence at 215-679-3103.

Winter/Spring 2012 Schedule Tuesdays, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Ages 6 – 13 Session 1: January 10 through February 28 Session 2: March 6 through April 24 $80.00 per student

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Letterpress Holiday Cards Work with Museum Educator Rebecca Lawrence to set up and print your own family set of letterpress holiday cards on our Damon and Peets Platen Press. One layout permitted. All supplies included for a set of 50 cards and envelopes using our type and equipment.

Bring your own apron or smock. Contact Rebecca Lawrence to make reservations. Registrations are taken on a first come, first served basis. Registration must occur at least one week in advance of the following dates: December 1, 5:30 pm December 8, 5:30 pm December 10, 10:30 am December 15, 5:30 pm

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Beginner-Advanced German and Latin for Homeschoolers Taught by Allen Viehmeyer on Wednesdays and Fridays 10:00 am – 11:30 am or 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm $50.00/month; 12 hours of instruction December 7, 9, 14, 16, (reduced rate) January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 Students are taught on an individual basis or in small groups depending on age and skill level. Classes are offered Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:00 am – 11:30 am and 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm throughout the school year. Please visit our website or contact museum educator, Rebecca Lawrence, for additional information about course content and registration.

$80 per Family* (maximum of 6 participants) 2.5 hours *Individuals and groups are also welcome to make reservations for one layout and same set price of $80.

All children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

No children under the age of 7. Direct any questions to Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, 215-679-3103 or rebecca@schwenkfelder.com.

2nd Annual Children’s Grundsau Lodsch “Grundsau Lodsch fer Yunge“ Sunday, January 29, 2012 (snow date February 19, 2012) Meeting at 4:00 pm, meal to follow Join us January 29, 2012, for the Heritage Center’s second annual Groundhog lodge “Grundsau Lodsch” meeting for kids “Yunge”! Families can now be a part of the tradition of celebrating PA German culture and honoring our culture’s important symbol: the Groundhog, “die Grundsau”. R.S.V.P to Rebecca 215-679-3103.

We need volunteers! If you would like to volunteer to assist with event set up, leading our group in dialect song, crafts, and playing music, please contact Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator. We greatly appreciate your time in preserving our PA German heritage!

Father Christmas Puppet Workshop with Francine Schmitt Saturday, December 3, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm $10 per first participant per family, then $2.50 per participant for additional family members Ages 6 and up; Adults welcome!

Advanced registration needed by November 26 For information, contact Rebecca Lawrence, 215-679-3103 or Rebecca@schwenkfelder.com Join us Saturday, December 3, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, and make traditional holiday themed puppet figures with puppet artist Francine Schmitt. Schmitt, from the RumTum Puppet Theater, will assist you in creating your own puppet, a keepsake for you to use for years to come. All supplies provided, including papier-mâché heads and cloth bodies. Visit our website for a registration form.

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NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES New to the Archives Collection of funeral cards. Donated by sisters Betty J. and Shirley Wiegner.

Group photograph of Rosenau Bros. Inc., Red Hill, PA, October, 1940. Donated by Sharon Reiman.

East Greenville High School football programs and Pine Tree Tattlers, 1940s-50s; photograph of the Pennsburg Creamery, ca. 1900. Donated by Ralph Graber.

Miscellaneous Schwenkfelder Church photographs and pamphlets, 1960s-80s. Donated by Sylvia Kerper Holland.

First grade photograph of Homer Schultz; photograph of Homer and Thamar Kriebel. Donated by Lena Johnson.

Perkiomen Railroad time table, 1900. Donated by Albert Mower.

New to the Library Born Poor; or, Was I? (or Were We?), Allen M. Koehler. Donated by Allen M. Koehler.

The following books were donated by Ruth Borneman: Ancestry and Descendants of Hans Wendel Zwecker, compiled by Amanda Arbogast Forbes.

Eighteenth Century Register of Immigrants from Southwest Germany, edited by Werner Hacker.

German Immigrants: Lists of Passengers bound from Bremen to New York, 1847-1854 with places of origin, Gary J. Zimmerman. Two volumes, 1847-54 and 185562.

Names in stone: 75,000 Cemetery Inscriptions from Frederick County, Maryland, Jacob M. Holdcraft.

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Pioneers of Monocacy: the Early Settlement of Frederick County, MD, 1721-1743, edited by Grace L.

THE ICE INDUSTRY IN THE UPPER PERKIOMEN VALLEY Sunday, January 22, 2012, 2:00 pm (snow date: Sunday, February 5) NOTE: This program was presented in January, 2011, and we had an overflow audience, so the Friends Board decided to repeat the excellent presentation.

The thought of January makes us shiver with visions of snow, sleet, and cold weather. So why not add some ice to the January mix! That is exactly what Friends will be doing at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 22, 2012, when they present a program about the ice industry that flourished throughout the greater Perkiomen area in the early 1900s. It was a necessary and often perilous operation in the days before refrigeration.

Larry Roeder, the editor and publisher of the Town and Country, has written extensively about local history including the ice industry. Larry will be sharing some of his research into this “icy” topic. Remember his great “Valley Past” articles in the newspaper?

Jason Flexer, the current owner of the former Sweinhart/Heimbach Ice Company in East Greenville, now the Nolt Ice Company, will contribute to the story of how the ice industry has evolved to the present day.

Jason lives in Hosensack, the site of the former large and prosperous ice house.

Both of the presenters are native sons. Hopefully, there will be no ice or snow outside on January 22, but a snow date of February 5 is planned just to be safe.

Tracey & John P. Dern.

DOWSING TRADITIONS AND STORIES Back Porch Seminar—Sunday, March 25, 2012, 2:30 pm 2:00 pm—Annual Meeting: Friends of the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center “Did you know that dowsing can be used for water divining, home and garden, archeological searches, earth mysteries, health and wellbeing and much, much more?” – American Society of Dowsers website.

Join us for a fascinating afternoon with three dowsers: Keith Schaffer of Exeter Township, John Grubb of Bally, and Leroy Bull, President, American Society of Dowsers, who will tell us of their dowsing experiences. Candace Perry will moderate this panel discussion.

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SCHWENKFELDER HERITAGE TOUR 2012 June 28 – July 14 Walk where Schwenckfeld and our forefathers and foremothers walked. Come along with us “off the beaten track” in eastern Germany and western Poland—plus a short stop in the Czech Republic.

In Poland, visit castle ruins, and the palace where Schwenckfeld served.

We will visit Schwenckfeld’s family church in Ossiek (Ossig). At Twardocice (Harpersdorf), walk to the Viehweg Monument and see the chapel built on Meschter property from the fines imposed in the 1720s.

And much more, including a feast at the Grodziec (Groeditzburg) Castle where our forefathers were once imprisoned. Stay in the Elbe river town of Pirna, where Schwenkfelder ancestors found passage beginning the long voyage to Pennsylvania. Board a river boat in the heart of Dresden and disembark at Meissen to walk through the ancient streets built into the hill. Guided walking tours through Luther’s Wittenberg and the halftimbered houses of Quedlinburg. Friends from prior trips will meet us along the way. And much, much more. This is the opportunity of a lifetime. In addition to Schwenkfelder sites, we will see Jelenia Gora (Poland), Frydlant Castle (Czech Republic), Dresden, Oybin, Zittau, and, of course, Berlin. The tour is limited to 20 persons on a first come, first served basis! Contact David Luz, 215-679-3103 or info@schwenkfelder.com for a detailed itinerary with cost.

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SCHWENKFELDER GEMEINDE HAUS UPDATE Our good friend in Görlitz, Germany, Margrit Kempgen, forwarded the following report regarding the progress made this past summer on the Gemeinde Haus in Berthelsdorf. She writes: “This year´s works are almost completed: the roof of the right side of the house (house number 12) is completely restored except for the shingles, the left side (house No. 10) was stabilized with a concrete foundation. [The house was built without a solid foundation and this needed to be dug extra deep for proper stability.] Due to these efforts it is now safe to work inside the house. The cost was approximately €28,000.

Approximately €23,000 were paid by the State [European Union] - which is 85% of the cost: very strong support as the Gemeinde Haus is considered of very high monumental value. The rest had to be paid by our society. With support from the American Schwenkfelders and some other friends of this project we finally came up with the money.

“We repeated this year’s application for next year and changed the parts of the house. Next year we want to do the roof on the left side (number 10) and the foundation under the right side (number 12). Approximate costs to do this will be €30,500. Prices went up quite a bit. And again we need at least €5,000. Hopefully we will get the same financial support as this year.

We will know if we have received the grant by next April or May. Once we have finished next year's works the house will be completely stabilized and out of the mud. Then we will have all the time in the world to restore the outside and inside plaster walls.”

PALM SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BUILDING OF THE CHURCH Palm Schwenkfelder Church celebrated its 100th Anniversary of the building of the church with the publication of a book: The History of the Building of the Palm Schwenkfelder Church this past September.

The book presents the photographs taken by Oscar Schultz during the years of the construction. Additionally, the book presents an edited version of the narrative account Schultz created for the 30th Anniversary celebration of the building in 1941.

Church members Anne Goda (editor) and Robin Hepler (designer) made the story and the images come to life for today.

The book is available through the church office or Heritage Center gift shop.

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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 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 lectures are normally repeated the following Sunday at 2:00 pm. Both Wednesday and Sunday programs are free and open to the pubic.

Wednesday, December 14, noon and Sunday, December 18, 2:00 pm Schwenkfelder Places of Worship

by Allen Viehmeyer

Wednesday, March 14, noon and Sunday, March 18, 2:00 pm Christopher Heydrick: Schwenkfelder Physician

by Candace Perry

In Silesia the Schwenkfelders held religious services in their homes and continued that tradition in Pennsylvania.

In 1790, however, a meeting house was constructed in Hosensack. Eventually five more meeting houses were built, serving Schwenkfelders for several generations. This lecture presents the story of Schwenkfelder places for worship before 1900.

Christopher Heydrick (1770-1856), descendant of Balthasar Heydrick and Maria Hoffrichter, was perhaps the first Schwenkfelder to study at a university, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1792 with a degree in medicine. In 1819 he moved to Mercer County where he spent the rest of his life. Come and learn more about this man’s interesting life and career.

Wednesday, January 11, noon and Sunday, January 15, 2:00 pm Learning German in America before 1860

by Allen Viehmeyer How did immigrant German children learn to read and writing in their native language in North America? What textbooks were available for non Germans to learn this language?

This illustrated lecture focuses on textbooks used to learn German in North America between 1683 and 1860.

Wednesday, February 8, noon and Sunday, February 12, 2:00 pm Eighteenth Century Schwenkfelder Libraries

by Allen Viehmeyer Several Schwenkfelder immigrants had rather extensive libraries.

Find out who these Schwenkfelders were; what books they had, their selection of reading materials, and other odds and ends about Schwenkfelder reading habits in this illustrated lecture.

Wednesday, April 11, noon and Sunday, April 15, 2:00 pm The Diaries of David Sholtze and his Cousin Christopher Schultz

by Allen Viehmeyer The eye witness accounts by David Sholtze and his cousin Christopher Schultz are intriguing tales of the Atlantic crossings of the 1733 and 1734 Schwenkfelder immigrant groups. This illustrated lecture looks closely at the story behind their diary accounts and highlights other documents related to the voyage.

YOUR NAME ON A BRICK! Join the hundreds of people who have already put their name or message on bricks lining the entrance to the Heritage Center! For a donation of $100/brick, you can have your name— eighteen letters/spaces per line, up to two lines—or an honored or memorialized loved one, inscribed on a brick and placed along the entrance walks of the Heritage Center.

You may send us the inscription with your check or credit card info for $100, or call, write, or email for a Brick Form and we’ll send it right out!

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Winter 2011/2012 Programs and Events December 1, 8, 10, 15 Letterpress Holiday Cards

January 29 – 4:00 pm 2nd Annual Children’s Grundsau Lodsch

December 3 – 1:00 pm Father Christmas Puppet Workshop

February 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Beginner-Advanced German and Latin for Homeschoolers

December 3 – 9:30, December 4 – Noon Christmas Market December 6 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Miniature Putz December 7, 9, 14, 16 Beginner-Advanced German and Latin for Homeschoolers December 14 – noon, December 18 – 2:00 pm BB Lecture: Schwenkfelder Meeting Houses December 15 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group January 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27 Beginner-Advanced German and Latin for Homeschoolers January 10 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Paste Paper January 11 – noon, January 15 – 2:00 pm BB Lecture: Learning German before 1860

February 7 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Decorative Paper Cutting February 8 – noon, February 12 – 2:00 pm BB Lecture: Eighteenth Century Schwenkfelder Libraries February 16 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group February 21 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Family Trees to Art Sculpture February 26 – 2:00 pm Mayburry Family and Early PA Iron Industry March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 Beginner-Advanced German and Latin for Homeschoolers March 6 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Weaving Craft Project

January 12 – 6:30 pm Adult Craft Workshop: Paste Paper

March 14 – noon, March 18 – 2:00 pm BB Lecture: Christopher Heydrick: Schwenkfelder Physician

January 14 – 10:00 am Intro to Bookbinding: Handmade Journals

March 15 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group

January 19 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group

March 20 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Architecture in Folk Art

January 22 – 2:00 pm The Ice Industry in the Upper Perkiomen Valley

March 25 – 2:30 pm Dowsing Traditions and Stories

January 24 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Watercolor Landscapes

Winter 2011/2012 Exhibits Through February 19, 2012 The Legacy of Christopher Schultz Art Gallery

Through February 26, 2012 Home and Away—Artist Bradley Hendershot Meeting Room

Through February 19, 2012 Christmas Putz Local History Gallery

Through February 28, 2012 Eighteenth Century Fraktur Fraktur Gallery

Through February 19, 2012 Charm Quilts Local History Gallery Wall Cases

Through April 1, 2012 SCHWENKFELDER DAIRIES OF MONTGOMERY AND BERKS COUNTIES Library Display Cases

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CHRISTMAS MARKET:

A TOUR OF PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN TRADITIONS & FOLK ART December 3 – 9:30 am – 4:00 pm; December 4 – 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm Join us for our annual Christmas celebration at SLHC and also at our dear friends’ sites, Goschenhoppen Historians and the Mennonite Heritage Center. Our visitors are promised distinctly different festive holiday treats at each location, but we all share the wish to bring our patrons a bit of the warmth of Christmases past to their present – and presents!

Start out with us: SHOP: Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center’s I ♥ THE HOLIDAYS Christmas Shopping Fun EXHIBITS: Christmas Putz; Brad Hendershot, Artist; 18th Century Fraktur; The Legacy of Christopher Schultz SPECIAL PROGRAMS: PUPPET WORKSHOP with artist Francine Schmitt- Saturday only, see page 5 for details SPECIAL VENDOR: Beth MacCausland will sell and hand decorate home made gingerbread men and women on the spot for a wonderful holiday take home treat!

Then on to the Goschenhoppen Historians: SHOP: Vintage Christmas Collectibles, Home-Baked Goodies, Folk Festival Craftsmen’s Wares EXHIBIT: Trees and Trains, 18th and 19th century holiday exhibits in the Museum LOCATION: Red Men’s Hall, Routes 29 & 63, Green Lane Finish your day at the Mennonite Heritage Center: SHOP: Pennsylvania German Folk Art Sale, featuring the finest traditional crafts EXHIBIT: Life Milestones: Depictions of Mennonite observances of birth, school, baptism, weddings and death; A Place of Peace art exhibition LOCATION: 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville For more information, directions or decisions about inclement weather, call the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center at 215-679-3103 or the Mennonite Heritage Center at 215-256-3020.