Heritage Headlines

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Upcoming Exhibits

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PA German Society

Antiques in the Valley

Help our Settee!

Flora Heebner

Researcher

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Homeschool Workshops

Summer Education

Programs

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American Girl Tea

PA Dutch Conversation

Children’s Book Club

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Viehweg Monument

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Volunteer Recognition

New in the Library &

Archives

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Brown Bag Lunches

Website new look

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Programs & Exhibits

Make Music Upper Perk

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Annual Fund

SPECIAL INSERT

Annual Fund Donor

Report 2013/2014

INSIDE

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Pennsburg, PA 18073-1898

Phone: 215.679.3103

Fax: 215.679.8175

info@schwenkfelder.com

www.schwenkfelder.com

June 2014

Volume 17, Issue 2

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THE HERITAGE CENTER IS THE BENEFICIARY OF A MAJOR GIFT

The Heritage Center recently received one of the largest individual gifts in our history: a

$1,000,000 unrestricted cash gift from a family member, the result of a generous bequest

from Dr. Webster Schultz Stover (1902-1984). This extraordinary memorial gift came to

the Heritage Center this February. We are blessed by this act of philanthropy!

Why would an individual choose to make a gift of this magnitude to the Heritage

Center?

As the family member, who wishes to remain anonymous,

explained, “Dr. Stover cherished his Schwenkfelder family her-

itage, valued his tenure in Pennsburg as Headmaster of The

Perkiomen School, and relished a lifetime of devotion to books.

As I considered the work of the Heritage Center and its future, I

felt this would be the most fitting repository for such a memorial

gift.”

Descended from immigrant Rev. Christopher Schultz

who arrived in 1734 aboard the St. Andrew, Dr. Stover was a

minister of the Reformed Church in congregations in Elkland

and Tower City, PA, and Greenwich, Connecticut. He attended

Nazareth High School, Ursinus College, Union Theological

Seminary, and Columbia University where he received his Ph.D.

He was married to Marion Allen of Elkland, PA, in 1925 and the father of two daughters.

Dr. Stover was a lifelong educator. He taught Greek and English at the College of

William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, chaired the Department of Education and Psychology

at Tusculum College, Greeneville, TN, and was visiting professor of education at Bates College

in Lewistown, ME. From 1932 to 1934 Dr. Stover served as Headmaster of The Perkiomen

School in Pennsburg immediately following the death of Dr. O.S. Kriebel. He then became

president of Arnold College in New Haven, CT. His final service in the field of education

was as proprietor of the Albert Teachers Agency and American Librarian Agency in New

York, NY.

He authored three books: Horace Bushnell's Contribution to Thought in America

(1927), Alumni Stimulation by the American College President (1930), and How to Become

a College President (1974). His biography was published in Who's Who in America 1936-1937.

Upon Dr. Stover’s retirement in 1971 he became a "fixture" at the New York Public

Library. Due to his lifetime love of books – he amassed a 5,000 volume personal library

throughout his life! – he was daily found among the stacks and was often called upon by

visitors for help.

The Board of Directors is deeply grateful for this extraordinary gift. We are currently

engaged in a dialogue about the highest and best use the institution can make of this very

generous memorial gift. We thank the donor for this inspiring gift and are planning for a

special event recognizing Dr. Stover at a commemoration ceremony this fall.

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COMMON THREADS: SELECTIONS FROM THE TEXTILE COLLECTIONS OF THE

GOSCHENHOPPEN HISTORIANS

MENNONITE HERITAGE CENTER

SCHWENKFELDER LIBRARY & HERITAGE CENTER Fraktur Gallery, Through October 31

We are delighted to present this collaborative

exhibit of selections from the textile collections of the

Goschenhoppen Historians, the Mennonite Heritage

Center, and the SLHC. The Mennonite Heritage Center

in Harleysville is also holding a similar exhibit at the

same time – all to mark the two-year partnership of the

three organizations in our grant-funded textile cataloging

project.

Visitors to the Heritage Center will experience

the rich variety of textiles that each institution holds in

its collections – from amazing and seldom seen quilts of

the Goschenhoppen Historians, clothing and personal ac-

cessories from all three institutions, to decorated hand tow-

els, samplers, and all types of extraordinary needlework

that was produced by Pennsylvania German women from the

late 18th to the early 20th century. You will be dazzled at

the variety, the color, and the beauty of our textiles and

the skillfulness of our local women and men.

From the collection of Goschenhoppen Historians

THE ART OF JOHN P. DIEFENDERFER Meeting Room, June 1 – September 28

Visit the Heritage Center this summer for a vibrant

treat for the eyes – the paintings of John P. Diefenderfer.

Painter and historian Diefenderfer is sharing his colorful

depictions of Amish life in Lancaster County with our

visitors in this special exhibit in the Meeting Room.

THE

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH

HISTORIC LANDSCAPE: SELECTIONS

FROM THE

SCHWENKFELDER LIBRARY

& HERITAGE CENTER’S

PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION Art Gallery, June 29 - March 1, 2015

Photographer and chronicler of Pennsylvania German

heritage H. Winslow Fegley recorded the turn-of-the 20th

century local landscape with his camera, leaving documentation

of the houses, farms, mills and churches that he found to be

significant. The upcoming exhibit of his and others’ photo-

graphs, as well as architectural and construction artifacts from

the collection, will be featured in the First Floor Galleries. This

photographic tour of southeastern and central Pennsylvania

will highlight historic

architecture that may

still be in existence but

also many structures that

have disappeared or

been altered, which

through the foresight

of Fegley and other

photographers, was

preserved for perpetuity.

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PENNSYLVANIA GERMAN SOCIETY 124th Annual Meeting

St. John’s (Hain’s) United Church of Christ

Wernersville, PA

Saturday, June 7, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

The 124th Annual Meeting of the

Pennsylvania German Society will include a

keynote address by Rev. Herman M. Lutz,

speaking on “Western Berks County Contributions

to Pennsylvania German Culture.” Other speak-

ers include Curator of Collections Candace K.

Perry speaking on “South Mountain Resorts”,

Kerry A. Mohn speaking on “Conrad Weiser”,

and Wayne R. Kline speaking on “Western

Berks County History.”

HISTORIC SETTEE NEEDS A FACELIFT

Palm Schwenkfelder Church donated the settee

pictured above to the Heritage Center. It was used at the

Kraussdale Meetinghouse behind the pulpit. The pastors

would sit in it Sunday mornings during worship.

Unfortunately, the fabric and stuffing have

deteriorated beyond saving. The plan is to replace the

fabric and stuffing with appropriate modern material,

tighten up joints and provide the settee for visitors to the

Heritage Center a place to sit when they visit the galleries.

The Society of the Descendants of the

Schwenkfeldian Exiles has donated $520 toward the

$800 to $1200 estimate needed for the work to be done.

Additional funds are needed, so if you would like to

make a donation towards the reuse of this historic

Schwenkfelder piece, please send your check to the Her-

itage Center clearly marked: “Kraussdale Settee Fund.”

FLORA HEEBNER RESEARCHER

ANRONG LIU VISITS FROM CHINA

Anrong Liu, Ph.D, lives and teaches in Taiyuan

which is only a short train ride from Taiku where

Missionary Flora Heebner served for nearly 40 years.

Anrong was born and raised in a small community just

outside of Taiku, so the history of the missions in China

is very important to her.

She wrote her dissertation on the Catholic missions

in China, 1620 – 1949, and now she is focusing her studies

on the Protestant mission efforts in her home province

Shanxi.

We were very happy to open our archives to

Anrong and provide her with a wealth of material just

waiting to be studied.

ANTIQUES IN THE VALLEY Friday, June 20,11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Saturday June 21, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Oley Valley Middle School

3247 Friedensburg Road

Oley, PA 19547

The 2014 Antiques in the Valley show will

feature 60 of the most respected antique dealers

showcasing their finest 18th, 19th & early 20th

century furniture, folk art, primitives, textiles, china

and related decorative arts. A portion of the show

proceeds will fund scholarships to deserving students at

Oley Valley High School.

The Heritage Center will provide an exhibit

focused on local Berks County fraktur.

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Caspar Schwenckfeld’s Story

Tuesday, June 3, 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Caspar Schwenckfeld’s Story: Take a journey and learn about the life of Caspar

Schwenckfeld at the SLHC. Learn who he was and why he is important. After learning

about Schwenckfeld, you will get the chance to create a “My History” booklet.

America’s Pastime… Baseball! Tuesday, June 17, 1:30 – 3:00 pm

Learn about America’s pasttime…the game of baseball. We will take a look at baseball’s

history and view the SLHC’s exhibit of the game. Play a small game of baseball and create a

craft that will be a homerun!

Homeschool Workshop cost

is $5.00 per participant/

workshop unless otherwise not-

ed. Registration information is

available at

www.schwenkfelder.com or

call 215-679-3103 or email

laura@schwenkfelder.com

HOMESCHOOL WORKSHOPS

SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAMS: “PENNSYLVANIA ADVENTURES”

Field Trips to Explore Pennsylvania History for Children in Grades 3 – 8

Take part in Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center’s summer program “Pennsylvania Adventures.” This

summer program consists of four fun-filled field trips to attractions that only the Keystone State, Pennsylvania, has to

offer us. Take part in “Pennsylvania Adventures” by visiting the following:

Tuesday, July 1, Jim Thorpe

Our first Pennsylvania Adventure will be to Jim

Thorpe. Visit the Asa Packer Mansion and the

Old Jail Museum. We will be able to walk and

explore this charming little town while also learn-

ing about its history!

Thursday, July 17, Morgan Log House

and Freddy Hill

Our second Pennsylvania Adventure will take us to

Lansdale where we will tour the Morgan Log

House. Afterwards, we will

make our way to Freddy Hill

Farms to play miniature golf,

walk through the farm zoo, and

cool off with some ice cream.

Get ready for a fun-filled day in

Lansdale!

Tuesday, July 29, Kutztown and Crystal Cave

Our third Pennsylvania Adventure will take us to

Kutztown. Our first stop will be at the Pennsylvania

German Cultural Heritage Center at Kutztown

University; here we will learn more about

Pennsylvania German culture. Later, take a trip to

Crystal Cave Park and explore its natural

attractions underground!

Tuesday, August 12, Boyertown Historical Vehicles

and Bauman’s Apple Butter

For our final Pennsylvania Adventure, we will

take a trip to Boyertown. We will visit the Boy-

ertown Museum of Historical Vehicles and also

make a stop at Bauman’s Apple Butter where we

will take a tour and sample some delicious treats!

On return to the Heritage Center, we will learn

how to make your very own homemade ice

cream!

Children and family members are invited to participate in this program. Transportation will be provided on all

field trips. Limited space is available for each field trip. Spaces will be filled on a first-come basis. Sign up and par-

take in “Pennsylvania Adventures.” Fee of $35 per person for each trip. If you sign up for all four trips, then the price

is $120 (savings of $20), for three trips $90 (savings of $15), and for two $60 (savings of $10.) All field trips will leave

from and return to the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. The times for each day will be announced later. Drop

off and pick up times will be determined in the near future. Participants should bring a brown bag lunch for the day and

pocket money for souvenirs. Don’t miss out on Pennsylvania Adventures! For more information or to sign up call Laura

Price at 215-679-3103 or by email at laura@schwenkfelder.com.

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PA GERMAN DIALECT CONVERSATION

GROUP

The group meets on a monthly basis to discuss

topics in PA Dutch! There's no charge to join the

conversation group and no RSVP is required.

Meetings occur on the third Thursday of the

month: June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 18

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.

“Mer wolle widder

Deitsch Schwet-ze”

AMERICAN GIRL® TEA TIME

4:30 – 5:30 pm, Thursdays

June 26, July 31, August 28, and September 25

Enjoy afternoon

teatime with your friends

and favorite doll the last

Thursday of every month

from 4:30 to 5:30. At each

get-together we will learn

about a female historical

figure, talk with friends,

play with your doll, and

enjoy refreshments.

Everyone will receive a dia-

ry to keep and to bring to

each gathering. Take time

to celebrate and encourage girls to be their very best!

Girls of all ages are welcome. Bring friends and family

members also. Dates are June 26, July 31, August 28,

and September 25. Call Laura Price at 215-679-3103

or email laura@schwenkfelder.com to sign up and regis-

FAMILY GUIDED TOURS

Enjoy quality family time tak-

ing a tour at the Schwenkfelder Library

& Heritage Center on a Family Guid-

ed Tour. Take a guided tour of the

museum and engage in a craft and ac-

tivity together. Family guided tours

are free, but we do appreciate small

donations. Call 215-679-3103 or email

laura@schwenkfelder.com to plan

your personal tour and quality time

with your family!

CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUB

Get excited about reading!

In the Fall of 2014,

the Schwenkfelder Library &

Heritage Center’s education

department will begin a book

club for children. Children

will get the chance to read

books and discuss them together along with working on

an activity designed specifically for each chosen book

during the meetings.

More details and information on the children’s

book club will be given in the near future. If you have

any suggestions or questions about the program please

contact Museum Educator, Laura Price at 215-679-3103

or laura@schwenkfelder.com. Discover the excitement

of reading books!

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At 2012 Spring General Conference we began a fundraising drive for the 150th

anniversary year of the placement of the Viehweg Monument in 1863. Our goal for

this effort is $15,000 or 100 donations of $150. These funds would be used to accomplish

the current need for cleaning and treatment of the monument and then provide a pool

of funds to continue the periodic cleaning and treatment, which is needed every 3 to 4

years. This General Conference meeting marks the conclusion of this drive. We had

42 donors who raised $9,885.00 towards the care and cleaning of the Monument. The

cleaning and treatment this past summer cost $2,683.43, leaving $7,201.57 which has

been transferred to the accounts of The Schwenkfelder Church to be added to existing

Viehweg funds. Thank you to all the donors listed below who supported this important

project.

Viehweg Monument Donors

Anonymous Donors

Clara Adams

Mr. & Mrs. Merrill Anders

Mr. & Mrs. Allan Bennett

Melissa Berky

Sara Beyer Borr

Mrs. Emily Clemens

Linda & Joe Evans

Gladys Frantz

Nancy Kriebel Gaugler

Mr. & Mrs. George Heebner

Laura & Jerry Heebner

Virginia L. Keeley

Robert S. Kenning

Mr. & Mrs. Martin L. Kriebel

Naomi Kriebel

Rev. & Mrs. David Luz

Catherine J. Meschter

Kathy & David Misner

Mr. & Mrs. W. Philip Myers

Palm Schwenkfelder Church Ladies Aid Society

Mr. & Mrs. David Prizer

Clare & Sharon Reihman

Marjorie L. Reppert

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Ross

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Schultz, Joey & Erica Schultz

Kevin & Karen Schultz

Mr. & Mrs. Larry G. Schultz

Lee Schultz

Mae Schultz

Wilmer Schultz

Wilmer & Evelyn Schultz Family Foundation

Ann D. Smith

Schwenkfelder Exile Society

Dr. Louise Meschter Tritton

Mr. & Mrs. Everett Tyson

Allen Viehmeyer

John H. Weber, Ph.D

Mr. & Mrs. Paul R. Willie

Carol M. Woods

Mr. John & Deborah Yeakel

Edward Ziegler

Viehweg Monument Memorials

John W. Clemens

Emily K. Clemens

Rev. Harvey K. Heebner

David and Phyllis Prizer

Häns Hübner

George T. Heebner

Irene H. Schultz Keeley

Virginia L. Keeley

Ray G. Kriebel

Kathy & David Misner

Loved ones

Gladys Frantz

My Father, Daniel Y. Meschter

Catherine J. Meschter

Dr. Claude A. Schultz, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Ross

Mrs. Claude A. Schultz, Jr.

Evelyn Schultz

Kevin & Karen Schultz

Irene H. Schultz

Virginia L. Keeley

Mr. and Mrs. Everett S. Tyson, Sr.

Lee & Everett Tyson, Jr.

May Stover Whittaker

Clara M. Adams

Photo taken April 8, 2014 by

Robert Maciag,

Swierzawa, Poland

VIEHWEG MONUMENT: 150 YEARS

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New to the Archives continued:

Sewer map, 1974, Pennsburg, Red Hill and East Greenville.

Aerial view photograph of Pennsburg, ca. 1970s. East Green-

ville assessment roll, 1963. Donated by Edward and Kathleen

Bieler.

Collection of local deeds and other records. Donated by Mary

Overly.

Three group photographs:

Paul Smith, Confirmation class, ca. 1930s, possibly Lutheran

church, Red Hill.

Nicholas Adam, First Communion, Bally or East Greenville,

ca. 1930s.

Lila Adam, East Greenville High School graduation, class of

1940. Donated by Faye Hoffman.

Genealogical research of Dorothy Nace Tharpe. Donated by

Cecily Perry.

Dower release, 1915, Lydia Kriebel, et al. to Harvey R. Baus.

Donated by Harvey P. Huber.

Baptismal certificate, 1876, Henry Sylvänus Hunsberger.

Marriage certificate, 1899, Henry Hunsberger and Agnes S.

Schultz. Donated by Eleanor Grace Beard.

Land drafts, deeds and correspondence relating to the Mill

Hill property of the Milton Y. Krauss family. Donated by

Charles and Betty Krauss.

New to the Library:

Ossignatura Arietta und Choral für Orgel, by Norbert Linke.

Donated by Norbert Linke

A Monograph of the New Goschenhoppen and Great Swamp

Reformed Charge, 1731-1881, by C. Z. Weiser. 1991 reprint.

Donated by Kay Bachkai.

Descendants of Johannes Sechler, compiled by Robert G.

Sechler; updated by Charles H. Sechler, 2014. Donated by

Charles H. “Chuck” Sechler.

Catechesis Comeback: the Revival of Classical Christian Ed-

ucation for Adults, by Rev. David W. McKinley. 2014 thesis.

Donated by Rev. David W. McKinley.

Images of America: Springfield Township, Montgomery

County, Charles G. and Edward C. Zwicker, 2002.

Yeakel Cemetery (1752), Wyndmoor, PA: Assessment Report

and Recommendations for Treatment, Kreilick Conservation,

2014. Print and DVD. Donated by Gerald Heebner.

1873 Family Bible of Robert Wallace Eshbach. Donated by

Frances Eshbach Kinney.

New to the Archives:

Video recording, 1991, The Brandywine Minstrels production

of Die Aunt Kate: Ihre Lottwarick Frolik. Donated by Ingrid

Templeton.

Sermons of Rev. William Fluck, 1963 - 1996. Donated by

Rev. William Fluck

NEW ADDITIONS TO THE LIBRARY—SUMMER 2014

OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE TOPS!

Over 50 volunteers gathered for a Volunteer

Recognition Brunch served by the Heritage Center staff

on Saturday, April 26. Our volunteers help in every area

of the Heritage Center including working with our

collections, entering data, welcoming visitors at our

front desk, and labeling our newsletters and getting

them ready for mailing. We couldn’t do it without them!

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SUMMER 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, June 11, noon

The Iron Collar

A Historical Novel about the Schwenkfelders

by Allen Viehmeyer

The Iron Collar is the English translation by

Andy Berky of a historical novel written originally in

German by Fedor Sommer (1864-1930)

and published in Halle, Germany, in

1911. It is a fictional account of what

happened to the Schwenkfelders in

Harpersdorf between 1718 and 1740.

What is a major theme running

throughout the novel? Can you separate

fact from fiction in this novel set in

the writer’s native Silesia?

Wednesday, July 9, noon

Taking the Waters

by Candace Perry

This lecture high-

lights the history of 19th

century water cures in

Pennsylvania, focusing on the spas and sanitariums that

were established in the mountain above Wernersville,

Berks County from 1849 to 1963. This is a fascinating

story of alternative medicine and the many intriguing

and unexpected individuals who were practitioners and

proponents of it.

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE’S NEW LOOK

If you haven’t looked recently, go to the Heritage Center’s

website, www.schwenkfelder.com, and take a look. Thanks to

volunteer Liz Allebach, we have a new, sleek look and better

organized pages to help you find out about the SLHC.

Using similar tones to our previous appearance, Liz has

updated the “feel” with easy to use navigation links. She has

adjusted the flow of the pages to help you find what you’re

seeking quickly and easily.

If you haven’t been online lately - check it out!

Wednesday, August 13, noon

May Kind Rememberance Picture Me,

Montgomery County Samplers"

by Kathy Lesieur

The creation of needlework

samplers played a large part in many

young girls' education in the eight-

eenth and nineteenth centuries. We

will look at samplers made in

Montgomery County and discuss the

various influences, both religious and

social, that went into the making of

them, both at home and at school.

Wednesday, September 10, noon

Genealogical Resources at the SLHC and Online

by Hunt Schenkel

This talk will focus on the SLHC’s collection of

primary and secondary genealogical source materials

such as church records, deeds, and land drafts, as well as

books and other publications. The online resources

discussion will highlight finding reliable genealogical

sources through websites dedicated to family history.

This portion will also include a non-scientific, layman’s

discussion of the possibilities (and impossibilities?) of

DNA testing for ancestry.

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Summer 2014 Programs and Events

Every June 21st is National Music Day. Various

spaces around the Upper Perkiomen Valley, including

the Java Good Day Cafe in East Greenville, the Upper

Perkiomen Public Library in Red Hill, the Upper Perkiomen

Community Life Center, St. Mark's Lutheran Church,

Pennsburg UCC, Moyer's Marketplace, and the

Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center have agreed

to make available some space for musicians to perform

on June 21, 2014.

Some places will make their space available for

the entire day, some for a few hours in the evening, or

one or two hours during the day.

All musicians whether amateur

or professional, are from the

Upper Perk Valley and surround-

ing areas. The Heritage Center

will have music provided during

our regular Saturday hours,

10:00 am – 3:00 pm, in the

Meeting Room.

June 3 – 1:30 pm Homeschool Workshop: Caspar Schwenckfeld’s Story

June 11 – noon BB Lecture: The Iron Collar

June 17 – 1:30 pm Homeschool Workshop: America’s Pastime...Baseball

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

June 21 – 10:00 am Make Music Upper Perk at the Heritage Center

June 26 – 4:30 pm American Girl Doll Tea

July 1 – 9:00 am Pennsylvania Adventures—Jim Thorpe

July 9 – noon BB Lecture: Taking the Waters

July 17 – 9:00 am Pennsylvania Adventures—Morgan Log House and Freddy Hill

July 17 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group

July 29 – 9:00 am Pennsylvania Adventures—Kutztown and Crystal Cave

July 31 – 4:30 pm American Girl Doll Tea

August 12 – 9:00 am Pennsylvania Adventures—Boyertown Historical Vehicles and Bauman’s Apple Butter

August 13 – noon BB Lecture: Montgomery County Samplers

August 21 – 2:00 pm PA German Dialect Conversation Group

August 28 – 4:30 pm American Girl Doll Tea

Summer 2014 Exhibits

Through October 31 Common Threads: Selections from the Textile Collections of the Goschenhoppen Historians, Mennonite Heritage Center, and Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center Fraktur Gallery

June 1 – September 28 John P. Diefenderfer, Artist Meeting Room

June 29 - March 15, 2015 The Pennsylvania Dutch Historic Landscape: Selections from the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center’s Photography Collection Art Gallery

Continuing Upper Perkiomen Valley Baseball Memorabilia Library Hallway Exhibit Cases

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10 WE ARE GRATEFUL TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS!

We thank our donors for your generous support for the mission and programs of the Heritage Center,

and are pleased to announce that we have exceeded our 2013-2014 annual fund goal!

Your ongoing gifts enable the Heritage Center to accomplish many things: maintain our significant

collections, archives and exhibits; preserve one of the world's finest collections of fraktur; contribute to the

study of German immigrant life and influence in Pennsylvania; provide awareness and appreciation of local

artists; collaborate with fellow institutions to enrich all our programs; allow for admission-free use and access

for all persons; provide an enthusiastic, well-educated, committed, and energetic staff; keep our state-of-the-

art facility in a welcoming environment; and maintain our constant commitment to accountability.

We are quite pleased to report that the $5,000 matching challenge grant for the final three months of

the campaign has been met and received. A very special thank you to our challenge grant donor and those who

gave so generously in response.

Please enjoy the enclosed 2013-2014 donor report (our most recently completed

fiscal year). Your generous response to our opportunities to give convinces us that the

important work we do – preserving and interpreting the heritage of the Schwenkfelders

and the Perkiomen Valley – is held in esteem and made a priority for your support.

This newsletter reflects our continued commitment in response to your generous

support. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you in the Heritage Center

soon. Thank you!