Currently on Exhibit:
Library Hallway Cases
Schwenkfelder Dairies of Montgomery and Berks Counties
November 22, 2011 through April 1, 2012
This collection of Schwenkfelder dairy artifacts was recently donated to the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center by Ellis Kriebel. Kriebel prepared historical information on the dairies to accompany the collection. Be moooooved by this little dollop of local farming heritage.
Fraktur Gallery
Eighteenth Century Fraktur
November 1, 2011 through March 11, 2012
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 will focus 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 artsits expressing their faith and piety through their Fraktur.
Art Gallery and Local History Gallery
Love, Pennsylvania Dutch Style
March 4, through October 1, 2012
There’s a universal language of love, and the Pennsylvania Dutch spoke it, albeit with a German accent! Visit our First Floor Gallery and discover a collection of charming artifacts that reflect love and romance among our Schwenkfelders and other Pennsylvania Germans. There will be a bevy of beautiful wedding dresses, plus some unexpected treasures from our fraktur and scherenschnitte collections, our portrait collections, and of course, at least a couple of wonderful quilts and other textiles. Join us for this heart-warming, heartfelt show of affection!
Upcoming Exhibits:
Fraktur Gallery
Architecture in Contemporary Hooked Rugs and Traditional Folk Art
March 18 through September 7, 2012
Join us for an exhibition of marvelous contemporary hooked rugs and selections from our collection inspired by architectural motifs. Artist and rug designer Susan Feller is curating a collection of hooked rugs made by her and fellow rug hookers, plus using her wonderful eye to choose accompanying works from the Heritage Center collections that reflect the use of architecture in folk art. On view in particular will be the glorious Schwenkfelder townscape wool needlework pictures. If you are interested in learning more about rug hooking and trying it for yourself, we will be hosting a workshop with Susan toward the end of the exhibition. Contact Candace Perry for more information!
Meeting Room Gallery
Bob Wood: New Paintings
March 25 through August 26, 2012
Bright colors, simplified forms, and unsophisticated brushwork combine to present a painterly interpretation of farm and garden. These bold paintings present the artist’s unique approach to visual representation of the familiar local landscape. This vibrant, exuberant collection is sure to make our Meeting Room sing with light and color, so be sure to stop in and spend some time with our good friend Bob’s unique vision.
Library Hallway Cases and Local History Gallery
Upper Perkiomen Valley Baseball Memorabilia
April 15 through October 1, 2012
Once again we feature our annual exhibit of local baseball memorabilia: photos, uniforms, baseballs, and bats for a special spring exhibition in the hallway between the Local History Gallery and the Library. The local leagues played an important recreational role throughout the Perkiomen Valley in the early and mid 20th century. Be sure to stop by and take a stroll down memory lane!