The Annual Children's Grundsau Lodsch at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center
- 2012 Grundsau Lodsch fer Yunge
- January 29, 2012 4:00 p.m. Small meal to follow
- R.S.V.P. by January 22, 2012
- Snow date: February 19, 2012
- $5 donation per participant
- Contact Rebecca Lawrence, Museum Educator, 215–679–3103, or email rebecca@schwenkfelder.com to register.
Each year around Groundhog day, men gather in various groups throughout the state of Pennsylvania to celebrate the Groundhog's weather forcasting ability. These meetings are called Groundhog Lodges.
Our children's Grundsau Lodge maintains the tradition of pledges, songs, and activities in Pennsylvania German and celebrates the Grundsau, or Groundhog. All new participants receive a button and bandana, play games, and make crafts inspired by Pennsylvania German traditions and the Groundhog. It is a light hearted family event that maintains PA German traditions. Join us in January 2012 to participate in our second annual Grundsau Lodsch fer yunge.
Pledges
Wearing whiskers, bandanas, and buttons, participants are brought into membership by saying pledges in Pennsylvania German.
Arts and Crafts
Last year, families made animal masks and learned the dialect words for various animals. Young Grundsaus, Rick and Kailyn, made a Fuchs and a Hase mask.
Songs
Keeping tradition, we sing Der Schnitzelbank as well as Grundsau Grundsau Iwwer Alles. Song selections change every year.
Grundsau Wall of Fame
Lining the walls of the Meeting Room, families illustrated famous Grundsaus throughout history. President Grundsaus, Grundsaus from Star Wars, and Grundsau famous baseball star Grundsaus were featured most prominently.