This free public program sponsored by the Exile Society will look at the Heebner Agricultural Works of Lansdale, founded by patriarch David S. Heebner of Worcester, in partnership with his sons, Isaac, Josiah and William. They invented, improved and manufactured farm equipment, such as threshers, cleaners, feed cutters, feed mills, and—famously—horse treads. Their influence on the growth of the town of Lansdale will also be discussed. The talk is presented by Linda Evans, board member of the Society of the Descendants of the Schwenkfeldian Exiles and the Lansdale Historical Society, and Anna Heebner, a descendant of the Heebners of the Agricultural Works. This program is available in-person or via Zoom link. Register by calling 215-679-3103 or emailing info@schwenkfelder.org. 

The Society of the Descendants of the Schwenkfeldian Exiles will hold its annual meeting at 2:00 on Sunday, October 29 at the Heritage Center. Members may RSVP by emailing info@schwenkfelder.org or calling 215-679-3103.