Pennsylvania German Arts and Antiques

A Landmark Exhibiton of the Muhlenberg Family at Ursinus College

Lisa Minardi has created a terrific exhibition about the Muhlenberg family: "Pastors and Patriots." The exhbit is at the Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College. This exhibition celebrates the 300th anniversary of the birth of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a Pennsylvania German patriarch and pastor.

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Pennsylvania German Language Classes at Lower Macunagie

"The Lower Macungie Library will offer Pennsylvania German classes 7-9 p.m. Mondays beginning Sept. 12. Classes will be held at The Hills at Lockridge Recreation Center, 7125 Scenic View Drive, Macungie."

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Garden Party at Lebanon Log House

 
Image: Lebanon Daily News 
 
"The house was constructed in the 1760s and lies within the area that was the first to be laid out by Lebanon founder George Steitz."

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Lisa Minardi Curates Muhlenberg Exhibition at Ursinus College

Pastors & Patriots: The Muhlenberg Family of Pennsylvania will open Aug. 20 and will run through Dec. 18 in the Upper Gallery. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday Sept. 25, 2 to 4 p.m.

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Strasburg Heritage Society's Historic Pennsylvania German Sampler

"In honor of its 40th anniversary, the Strasburg Heritage Society will put its 1832 cross-stitch sampler, the oldest Pennsylvania German sampler in the state, on public display."

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(The correct date is actually 1732. The date in the article is incorrect, by 100 years.)