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PENN DRY GOODS MARKET Quality antiques dealers for your shopping delight, including Raccoon Creek Antiques of Oley, Van Tassel Baumann of Malvern, Neverbird Antiques of Suffolk, VA and Rose Gallo of Richmond, VA, VA to name a few, will be featured in our First Floor Galleries and Meeting Room with an array of fabulous goods that you will want to make your very own. In addition to the MARKET of DELECTABLE TEXTILE TREASURES TREASURES, you will have the opportunity to hear a variety of speakers, participate in a class, or take part in showings of personal collections. Visit www.schwenkfelder.com and follow the links for the Penn Dry Goods Market for a complete schedule of programs at the Market, or call 215-679-3103 and request program information. Register early because
program size is limited. And there's much more! We want to make sure everyone is well fed, so we have a wonderful dinner planned for Friday evening called DUTCH DINNER WITH THE DEALERS. This fundraising dinner, which is being held at the charmingly rustic INN AT BALLY SPRINGS in bucolic Hereford Township, Berks County, will feature some delicious Pennsylvania Dutch fare and a chance to mingle with our dealers. The Inn also has a limited number of cozy guest rooms (with Jacuzzis!) available for those who wish to stay. Lunch will also be available on site at the Heritage Center. Additional lodging is available locally at our friends in East Greenville, the Globe Inn Bed & Breakfast, and several hotels near the Quakertown exit of the PA Turnpike. Make a weekend of it! We offer discounts on Market admission for groups who preregister . Also, don't miss our special exhibit "A Sample of Schwenkfelder Samplers" in the fraktur gallery on the ground floor during the market and through the month of May. More information will be available in the coming months. Please call 215-679-3103 or email Candace Perry at candace@schwenkfelder.com for more specifics. 1
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CENTRAL IMAGES: ART OF REBECCA ROSS Through April 28 The Heritage Center is delighted to introduce local artist and friend Rebecca Ross to our audiences. Rebecca has a visually arresting, intriguing perspective on traditional symbols and symbolism that is not only inspiring but quite appealing. As a student at the University of Nebraska in 1982, Rebecca became interested in centralized feminist imagery. She began using biblical spiritual imagery in 1984. The artworks that will be displayed are a union of several interests: spirituality, centralized imagery, history, and art history. Rebecca Ross received her B.F.A. in Art at the University of Nebraska in and her 1984 M.F.A. in Painting and Drawing at James Madison University in 1987 . She has been incorporating Pennsylvania German Hex symbols into her art since 2003. In 2001 she began using yantras as a subject for her artwork. These images are made up of four triangles intersecting five triangles and are used as symbols in both the Hindu and the Buddhist religions. The similarities of the shapes led her to using Hex symbols. Meet her Sunday, February 24 at 2:00 pm when she will be in the gallery to discuss her artwork.
Design Studios Open House
Sunday, April 14, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
For an illuminating afternoon of modern design, visit the studios of some designers in the exhibit Modern Design in the Valley, plus the Knoll Museum. The museums and studios listed below will be open, the numbers below for each site coordinate with the map on the right. Drop in and visit one or all the studios.
1. Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center, 105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg 2. Eldon Design Assoc & Inc, 10 4th St, Pennsburg (the former Town & Country Building) 3. Shea and Latone, Inc., 239 Jefferson Street, East Greenville 4. Knoll Museum 1235 Water Street, East Greenville 5. Richard Schultz Studio, 806 Gravel Pike Palm 6. Bertoia Studios, 644 Main Street Bally
NOTE: Map NOT drawn to scale
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MODERN DESIGN IN THE VALLEY Through May 5 The decision of Hans Knoll in the 1940s to locate his office furniture production facilities in the rural Pennsylvania community of East Greenville was a significant move for himself, his employees, and for the people of the Upper Perkiomen Valley. In this bucolic setting, hard working people brought Knoll's visions to life. As the company grew, so did the need for people trained and gifted with skills for designing new office furnishing products. They came, settled, and raised their families in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. This exhibit introduces the colony of designers from a tiny corner of Pennsylvania whose impact was felt across the nation and even throughout the world through their furniture designs. Some are well known while others remain skilled artisans working quietly behind the scenes. We feature nine furniture designers in this exhibition. Two, Don Albinson and Harry Bertoia, are no longer living. Robert De Fuccio and Richard Schultz are both retired. Jim Eldon, Tom Latone and Bill Shea - of Shea and Latone, Inc., and David Wothers are all active designers working full time in the craft they love. Gรถtz Unger teaches design to students at Philadelphia University. The exhibit engages each designer in three ways: First, through the evolution of a design, the visitor sees the design process in action. Through sketches, models, prototypes, catalog and marketing information, an item changes and transforms until the product is presented in use in its intended environment. Second, each designer is requested to present or describe a design-related product they most enjoyed creating. Third, the designer's most significant item that went into production is presented and explained. This exhibit features the creativity of skilled designers and showcases the craftsmanship of a hard-working and welcoming community.
THE KEY TO DESIGN: REFINE AND REVISE Artwork by Upper Perkiomen School District Students Elementary through High School Grades Through April 25 Student artwork from Marlborough Elementary, Hereford Elementary, Upper Perkiomen Middle School, and Upper Perkiomen High School explores the elements of what is good design through furniture, product, and textile design.
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The Future Generation March 5, 1:30 – 3:00 pm As we read excerpts from 18th century correspondence and objects, we’ll discuss what we know about their lives. We’ll consider how future generations will look back on our lives of the present, discuss what we want the future to know about us through a writing and collage activity.
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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 Family Workshops for 2012/2103 are sponsored through a general grant from Univest
Writing Models/Vorschriften March 19, 1:30 – 3:00 pm As Schwenkfelders borrowed existing graphic and literary elements to create new works, we’ll create a letterform composition that includes excerpts of favorite passages from poems, music, and literature reminiscent of a Schwenkfelder writing model. Watercolor and drawing media. Past, Present, Future: Design April 9, 1:30 – 3:00 pm Our task: to redesign an object traditionally used by the Schwenkfelders. We’ll learn how the object was used in the past, what the equivalent is of the present, and design an object for use in the future. Watercolor and drawing media.
Paper Baskets May 7, 1:30 – 3:00 pm Baskets were necessary for carrying fruits, vegetables, and supplies in the colonial period. They were made from grasses, and thin strips of shaved wood. Using thin strips of kraft and other papers, we'll weave a small basket. No need to worry about splinters! Show Towels & Embroidery May 21, 1:30 – 3:00 pm To demonstrate a young woman's proficiency in managing a home many years ago, she would create simple to complex needlework samplers. We'll embroider a small show towel with our initials.
Pattern. Design. April 23, 1:30 – 3:00 pm Inspired by samples from KnollTextiles and colors and patterns found in our textile coverlet collection, we’ll refine existing patterns and create new patterns for blankets and coverlets. Mixed media.
If you are interested in our family programs and cannot come during our set dates and times, we can offer the same program to your group during non-public school hours at an alternate date and time during the month. Our group minimum is 5 participants. To register, call 215-679-3103 or rebecca@schwenkfelder.com.
BEGINNER TO ADVANCED GERMAN AND LATIN FOR HOMESCHOOLERS Beginner to Advanced German and Latin courses are available on a month by month basis throughout the school year for homeschoolers from September through May. To accommodate the busy schedules of our parents and students, we offer the option of attending class 10:00 am – 11:30 am or 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Wednesdays and Fridays, completing a total of three hours of instruction per week and eight classes per monthly session. $50.00 per student each monthly session March: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 (No class on March 29) April: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 May: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Classes will resume in September 2013.
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WEEKEND ADULT AND FAMILY CRAFT WORKSHOPS
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Join us on Saturday mornings for crafts and leisure inspired by our collection. Egg Decoration: Binsa Gras and Fabric Decorated Eggs Saturday, March 23, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm $10 adults ($5 youth participants) Recommended Ages 5 and up
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Using binsa gras, fabric and other media, we’ll make different decorated eggs inspired by PA German traditions in time for the Easter holiday. Register by March 16. Show Towels & Embroidery Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm $10 adults ($5 youth participants) Recommended for ages 6 and up Embroider a small show towel inspired by the Schwenkfelder needlework collection. Register by April 20 Bookbinding: Intro to Box Making Saturday, June 1, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm $10 adults ($5 youth participants) Recommended for ages 6 and up Register by May 25
Inclement Weather Policy for Education Programs: As a reminder to parents, in case of inclement weather, classes will only be cancelled if our local school district, Upper Perkiomen School District, closes for the day. School cancellations can be found on www.wfmz.com, www.cbs3.com, and your local TV stations. We will post announcements on our website, www.schwenkfelder.com as well as our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Schwenkfelder .
Summer Wednesdays Each Wednesday beginning June 26 through August 21 from 9:00 am to noon join us as we engage in arts, crafts, and writing activities throughout the summer. Theme and activities will vary each week. Parents and grandparents are welcome to participate in our craft activities. A weekly schedule and registration form is available on our website. Example activities: simple bookbinding, watercolor painting, portraiture, family trees, tinware, pottery, and colonial arts and crafts. Weekly themes will vary. Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7, 14, 21 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Ages 6-12 Register for all 9 sessions: $150 Register for individual weeks: $20/day Small snack and beverage provided. Alert us of food allergies on your registration form. Please register a week before your desired week of attendance.
GERMAN FOR READING KNOWLEDGE FOR ADULTS Allen Viehmeyer, Instructor Evening classes are available for adults wanting to improve their reading knowledge of German. Courses will be taught on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 8:00 pm, $80.00 per participant per month. For dates and additional information, please contact Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, at 215-679-3103.
PA GERMAN DIALECT CONVERSATION GROUP Our group meets on a month to month basis to discuss topics in PA Dutch! There's no charge to join our conversation group and no RSVP is required. Spring 2013 meetings: March 21, April 18, May 23, and June 20 from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm in the Heritage Center's meeting room. Meetings occur year round! We provide coffee and tea during the meeting. Topics change each month and participants are encouraged to bring their own dialect materials or topics to discuss. Questions can be directed to Museum Educator Rebecca Lawrence rebecca@schwenkfelder.com or call (215) 679-3103.
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GEMEINDE HAUS The Heritage Center receives the publication entitled Schlesischer Gottesfreund, a magazine dedicated to the church of Silesia and reaching out to the Silesian exile community. We were pleasantly surprised to find an update on the Schwenkfelder Gemeinde Haus featured on the back cover of the November, 2012 issue. The title, short article, and caption translate as follows: Visible Progress in the Restoration of the Schwenkfelder House in Berthelsdorf October 3 this year gave reason for much rejoicing. On a beautiful fall day members and guests met for the first time for making use of the Schwenkfelder house with a coffee klatch and official meeting of the association. Of course, the restoration of the house has not been completed, but with the completion of the stabilization and roof, the house can now be safely entered. In addition to these actions work on the windows and the stabilization of the fachwerk [half-timbers] gable could be finished this year, too. Next year plans include the restoration of the fachwerk, assuming receipt of all finances. Ed. note: The “MK” at the conclusion of the caption recognizes the contribution of our friend Margrit Kempgen of Görlitz, Germany who has been a key organizer of the restoration.
SCHWENKFELDER HERITAGE TOUR 2014 Allen Viehmeyer and David Luz are making plans for a Schwenkfelder Heritage Tour in 2014. We will be visiting the Gemeindhaus in Berthelsdorf, the Viehweg Monument in Twardocice, Grodziec Castle, Schwenckfeld’s church in Osiek, the Elbe river cities of Dresden, Pirna, Torgau, Wittenberg, Magdeburg and Tangermünde. Along with these Schwenkfelder relates sites there will be plenty of sites of interest to the general traveler. In Poland we will visit the town of Jelenia Gora, see the Wang Scandinavian Church, and visit a Pottery factory outlet in Boleslawiec. In Germany, the towns of Görlitz, Oybin, Torgau and Quedlinsburg provide a fascinating glimpse
into the 18th century (and earlier). We will even visit the huge and wonderfully preserved Frydlant castle in the Czech Republic. And much more! Our tours are active, but not rushed, moving “off the beaten path” to see an authentic part of Poland and Germany American tourists usually don’t have the opportunity to explore. For additional information and a detailed itinerary, please contact Dave at the Heritage center via email info@schwenkfelder.com or telephone, 215-679-3103.
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GOODBYE MICHELLE – HELLO JOANNE! Congratulations go to our Administrative Assistant Michelle Pritt on the birth of a healthy baby boy! After being with us four years, Michelle has decided to stay at home with her new baby. We wish her all the very best and thank her for her years of service. Fortunately for us, Joanne Jalowy has accepted the position and is our new Administrative Assistant. She comes to us after 15 years at Boyertown Publishing. A member of Palm Schwenkfelder Church, Joanne lives near Bechtelsville. Her husband, Alex, is a plumbing contractor and they have two children. We offer a big SLHC welcome to Joanne and look forward to many years .
VIEHWEG MONUMENT 15OTH ANNIVERSARY 1863 - 2013
“Our Pennsylvania Schwenkfelders might honor their forefathers somewhat by giving a little of that prosperity which they would never have enjoyed had it not been for the faithfulness of these true and iron old people.” Dr. Solomon Schultz, January 1861
Throughout the year 2013, we will be marking the 150th anniversary of the placing of the Viehweg Monument in Harpersdorf, Germany—now Twardocice, Poland. The Viehweg Committee is hoping to raise $15,000 through 100 donations of $150. The funds will be used to meet current and future needs of care for the monument. We are pleased to announce that our fundraising efforts are well underway: we have received 19 donations for a total of $3,135.00 raised (some donated more per person than $150). A very enthusiastic “Thank you!” goes out to those who have contributed to these efforts. Gifts are still being received. If you would like to support this project, send your check, clearly marked “Viehweg Project”, and payable to: Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. In addition, we are pleased to announce that we have contracted with a monument restoration firm in Poland to clean and treat the monument. The work should take several weeks to a month to accomplish and though not begun at the time of going to press for this newsletter, the process will hopefully be completed by the end of fall. More updates to come!
Here rest in God the faithful Schwenkfelders who were buried in this Viehweg between 1720 and 1740. The descendants in North America erected this monument in memory of their ancestors in Probsthayn, Harpersdorf, Langneuendorf, and Lauterseifen.
Viehweg Monument 150th Anniversary Donation Name _______________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ Contact phone number _________________________________________ This Gift is in Memory of: ________________________________________ Please make checks payable to “Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center” and mail with this form to: 105 Seminary Street, Pennsburg, PA 18073
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Annie Funk: A Life That Made A Difference Rev. Dr. Robert W. Gerhart Sunday, March 17, 2013, 2:30 pm 2:00 pm—Annual Meeting of the Friends of the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center "Annie Funk: A Life That Made A Difference," a chalk talk by the Rev. Dr. Robert W. Gerhart, will be presented at 2:30 pm in the Heritage Center Meeting Room. Using special chalks, lighting and music, Pastor Bob Gerhart of Bally, PA, will draw a portrayal of the life of Annie Funk and her journey on the Titanic while the audience watches. Bob Gerhart was raised in the Bally area. He returned to the community to serve from 1988 to 2008 as Pastor of what had been Annie Funk’s home church, the Hereford Mennonite Church in Bally. His interest in Annie’s life began when, as a boy growing up in the region known locally as the Butter Valley, he learned of her life from persons who had actually known her. Discovering memorabilia from her life and work led to further research of the RMS Titanic events and that tragic “night to remember” and has spurred further reflection on the impact it continues to have in our world today. As an artist Pastor Gerhart developed the unique visualization highlighting Annie’s life and ministry and her place on the Titanic. The forty-five minute inspirational chalk presentation will take the viewer back to Miss Funk’s Pennsylvania homestead and then to her missionary activity in India before concluding with her journey on the ill-fated Titanic in 1912. Dr. Robert W. Gerhart, former Pastor of Hereford Mennonite Church in Bally, Pennsylvania, currently serves as Executive Director of AMEC, the Alliance of Mennonite Evangelical Congregations.
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NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY Spring 2013 New Books: - Thomas Mayburry III of Green Lane Forge, Hereford Furnace, and Pottstown, Pennsylvania, merchant, ironmaster, miller; a biographical sketch / by Daniel A. Graham. Donated by Dan Graham. - Colonial Pennsylvania cast iron fire backs, stove plates, and warming stoves, 1726-1760 / by Daniel A. Graham. Donated by Pottsgrove Manor. New to the Archives: Film reel of Palm Sunday School and 3 dvds of local history. Donated by Edmund Kuhns. 3 reels of film and a dvd transfer of local history. Donated by Bruce Rothenberger. 4 reels of film and dvd transfers of local history. Donated by Scott Brown.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Our dedicated volunteers are invited to our popular Volunteer Breakfast on Saturday, April 20, 10:00 am. This is our opportunity to say a great bid “THANK YOU” to our corps of hard working volunteers to give so much of their time to help the Heritage Center. Without your help, we could not even begin to accomplish the great things we do! The menu for the day will be Dave’s “famous” pancakes, sausage, breakfast strata, fruit and more. We’ll have a special surprise for you as well. Volunteers: keep your eyes peeled for the invitations which will be coming your way in March and be sure to respond and reserve your seat.
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NEW BOOKS AT THE HERITAGE SHOP How could a Pennsylvania Mennonite farm boy, growing up in the early 1900s ever dream of becoming a pioneer of instrumental music within the Mennonite church? This is the intriguing story of Joe Clemmer’s personal journey to fulfill his unorthodox life calling.
Great-Aunt Zelda? They thought she was a made-up character that their mothers had invented. Now, here was a gold letter from her. Could this be happening? Could they handle their mission? The Titanic! Why are they helping just one young girl? Finally, it’s time to grow up. Adventure, history revisted, the early twentieth century.
Tuning into his God-given musical destiny though the unlikely influence of a cowboy, Joe eventually became an instructor of guitar, Hawaiian guitar, and accordion. His students number in the thousands over a span of sixty years.
Written for a young teen audience, follow these four young teen adventurers, Jesse, Jaida, Asher, and Sommer as they take you through history.
Tuning in to Family Destiny, Passing on Family Potential to Future Generations, Wesley Clemmer and Janet Clemmer Zeager, available from the Heritage Center, $14.95 plus $5.95 shipping and handling.
This book involves a fantasy wrapped in historic facts. If you like children and the messes they get themselves into, you will enjoy this book. If you are a history buff, the facts and pictures are captivating. Titanic: A Second Chance, John Janson, available from the Heritage Center, $15.00 plus $5.95 shipping and handling.
Dan Graham came across four generations of Thomas Mayburrys almost immediately in his early Potts and Rutter iron research. This book tells the story of the third generation Thomas Mayburry (c.1740-1797) who ran both family iron works at Green Lane and in Hereford. Thomas Mayburry III of Green Lane Forge, Hereford Furnace, and Pottstown, Pennsylvania: Merchant, Ironmaster, Miller, Daniel A. Graham, available from the Heritage Center, $12.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling.
RECENTLY CONSERVED The Heritage Center periodically sends manuscripts, books, and artifacts to professional Conservators to stabilize, clean, and care for our collections. Here are five items recently returned from the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts in Philadelphia. Catalog of books written by Caspar Schwenckfeld: Bound manuscript of 241 pages, created in 1737, of books by Caspar Schwenckfeld that were possessed by Schwenkfelders. Engagement will by Christopher Schultz, written October 6, 1744, in Upper Hanover: A single sheet, 3 page document of Schultz’s intention to marry Rosina Yeakel.
Ephrata manuscript hymnal, ca.1750: A rare, finely written, 72 page Ephrata hymnal (some pages missing) titled: “Halleluja singeten unserm Gotte und dem Lamm.” Rosina Heydrich's midwife (Hebamme) journal, 1770-1819: Bound manuscript of recipes and birth records. Postilla: Kurtze Auslegung über die Evangelien, Johann Wörner, VB 5-1: A watercolor and ink illustration of a house attributed to Abraham Schultz (1747-1822), with a verse in fraktur from Sirach, Chapter 14, verses 20-27, is included in the Postilla, and had severe losses that needed repair and stabilization.
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FALL 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. Unless otherwise indicated, these lectures are normally repeated the following Sunday at 2:00 pm. Both Wednesday and Sunday programs are free and open to the public. Wednesday, May 8, noon, and Sunday, May 12, 2:00 pm From the Wolfenbüttel Diaries of Elmer E.S. Johnson by Allen Viehmeyer
Wednesday, March 13, noon, and Sunday, March 17, 2:00 pm Early Twentieth Century Photographs of Silesia and Germany by Allen Viehmeyer Schwenkfelders traveling in Silesia and Germany prior to World War II took numerous photos, now deposited in our Archives, of the sites they saw and the people they met. Come and experience a journey back to ancestral Schwenkfelder landscapes through a slide presentation of these photographs.
Elmer Johnson’s diaries are filled with everyday events in life and an occasional special incident. In 1904 Johnson was the pastor at the First Schwenkfelder Church in Philadelphia. He tells of meetings, church services, funerals, playing ball in the park with his two year old son Rolland, and shopping. In mid-April there is a meeting of the Corpus committee and by mid-July the Johnson family is on board the S.S. Zeeland, headed to Germany. Come, listen to Johnson’s impressions of Germany, the city of Wolfenbüttel, the people he worked with and the special events – seeing the Kaiser on December 17, 1905, his visit to the Wartburg, and his trip to Harpersdorf on July 25, 1905. Wednesday, June 12, noon and Sunday, June 16, 2:00 pm Solomon S. Schultz – Physician and Advocator of the Viehweg Monument by Allen Viehmeyer
Wednesday, April 10, noon, and Sunday, April 14, 2:00 pm The Schwenkfelder Roots of Walter Emerson Baum by Rebecca Lawrence From his paintings that depict the Pa German landscape to his lineal Schwenkfelder roots, Walter Emerson Baum is one of the most well known Pennsylvania impressionists that served the Eastern PA region from Philadelphia to his home in Sellersville to the Lehigh Valley. This presentation will explore his Schwenkfelder heritage in his life, art, and exhibition history.
2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the Viehweg Monument. Having graduated in 1856 from the medical department of the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Solomon S. Schultz was on a tour of hospitals in England, France, and Germany in 1861. He used this opportunity to visit Schwenckfeld sites in Strasbourg and Ulm and travelled, too, to Harpersdorf, the home of his ancestor Christopher Schultz. There he met Dr. Oswald Kadelbach, a pastor in nearby Probsthain. These two men had deep compassion for those who had been laid to rest in the unsanctified grounds called the Viehweg. This lecture highlights the life of the American Schwenkfelder who, with the Viehweg Monument, turned the dreams of Schwenkfelders into reality.
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Spring 2013 Programs and Events March: 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 Beginner-Advanced German and Latin
April 20 – 10:00 am Volunteer Recognition Breakfast
March 5 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: The Future Generation
April 23 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Pattern. Design.
March 13 – noon, 17 – 2:00 pm BB Lecture: Early Twentieth Century Photographs of Silesia and Germany
April 27 – 10:00 am Craft Workshop: Show Towels & Embroidery
March 17 – 2:00 pm, program at 2:30 pm Friends Annual Meeting — Annie Funk: A Life that made a Difference, Rev. Robert Gerhart March 19 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Writing Models/Vorschriften March 21 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group March 23 – 10:00 am Craft Workshop: Binsa Gras & Fabric Decorated Eggs April: 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 Beginner-Advanced German and Latin April 9 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Past, Present, Future: Design April 10 – noon, 14 – 2:00 pm BB Lecture: The Schwenkfelder Roots of Walter Emerson Baum April 14 – 1:00 pm Design Studies Open House April 18 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group
Spring 2013 Exhibits January 15 – May 5 Modern Design in the Valley Art and Local History Galleries February 1 – April 28 Central Images: Art of Rebecca Ross Fraktur Gallery February 19 – April 25 The Key to Design: Refine and Revise Meeting Room May 7 – June 2 A Sample of Schwenkfelder Samplers Fraktur Gallery
May: 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 Beginner-Advanced German and Latin May 7 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Paper Baskets May 8 – noon, 12 – 2:00 pm BB Lecture: From the Wolfenbüttel Diaries of Elmer E. S. Johnson May 13 through 20 Building Closed for Penn Dry Goods Market May 17 and 18 Penn Dry Goods Market May 21 – 1:30 pm Family Workshop: Show Towels & Embroidery May 23 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group June 1 – 10:00 am Craft Workshop: Bookbinding: Intro to Box Making June 12 – noon, 16 – 2:00 pm BB Lecture: Solomon S. Schultz – Physician and Advocator of the Viehweg Monument June 20 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group
WISHLIST Our Heritage Headlines readers have been so very generous in the past when we expressed a need – and here we go again. A digital camera will be a great help in documenting programs and special events at the Heritage Center. Sony HDR CX260V - $500 Specs: 8.9 megapixel still image, 30X Optical, 55X Extended Zoom, 3.0 inch touch-screen Clear Photo LCD display, 1920x1080 full HD 60p recording, up to 5 hours of recording with 16GB embedded Flash Memory, an external memory card and carrying case.
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ANNUAL FUND 2012/2013 MATCHING CHALLENGE! The final weeks of the Annual Fund 2012/2013 have arrived. Through the generosity of a friend of the Heritage Center, we were once again challenged with a matching gift in the last quarter of the campaign. Send your donation by March 31, 2013 and it will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $5,000. Honor someone by designating your gift in their name, or make a gift in memory of someone whom you desire to remember in a special way. If you prefer, anonymous donations are always welcome. If you would like, get a head start on our campaign by completing and returning the form below—or you can find the form and a link to PayPal on our website, if that’s more convenient for you. The Annual Fund Campaign concludes on March 31, 2013! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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