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Heritage Headlines
Page 2:
Upcoming Exhibits
Page 3:
PA German Society
Antiques in the Valley
Help our Settee!
Flora Heebner
Researcher
Page 4:
Homeschool Workshops
Summer Education
Programs
Page 5:
American Girl Tea
PA Dutch Conversation
Children’s Book Club
Page 6:
Viehweg Monument
Page 7:
Volunteer Recognition
New in the Library &
Archives
Page 8:
Brown Bag Lunches
Website new look
Page 9:
Programs & Exhibits
Make Music Upper Perk
Page 10:
Annual Fund
SPECIAL INSERT
Annual Fund Donor
Report 2013/2014
INSIDE
105 Seminary Street
Pennsburg, PA 18073-1898
Phone: 215.679.3103
Fax: 215.679.8175
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
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 [email protected].
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Heritage Headlines
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 [email protected] 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
[email protected] 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 [email protected]. Discover the excitement
of reading books!
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Heritage Headlines
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!