Upcoming Events
August 11, 2023
to May 12, 2024
Tues-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 10am-3pm; Sun 1-4pm & Thurs eve until 8pm
A Culinary Journey from Germany to Pennsylvania
From sausage to scrapple, discover Pennsylvania Dutch foods through historic objects, photos, and art in this special double exhibit at the Heritage Center. Trace the evolution of the best-known and loved Pennsylvania Dutch foods.
September 19, 2023
to March 31, 2024
Tues-Fri 9am-4pm; Sat 10am-3pm; Sun 1-4pm & Thurs eve until 8pm
Fraktur in Miniature
In this exhibit, see over thirty charming artworks made between 1769 and 1853. The largest measures 8" x 4", but many are about 4" by 3". Real miniature masterpieces!
December 1, 2023
(Friday)
Fri 10am-3pm; Sat 9:30am-9pm; Sun noon-4pm
Pennsylvania German Christmas
Savor the sights, sounds, and smells of a festive Pennsylvania German Christmas at 5 Montgomery County sites with Christmas markets, displays, and historic house tours.
See website for hours and directions.
December 2, 2023
to December 3, 2023
Sat. 9:30am-4pm; Sun. Noon-4pm
Christmas Market
Christmas Market is a great place to begin (or end) your holiday shopping. Items of various price points include crafts, folk art, books, and stocking stuffers-for kids and adults. The unique Pennsylvania German Putz is on display, craft activities are available, and holiday music wafts through the museums. Free admission.
Be sure to visit the other sites that are part of Pennsylvania German Christmas too for more shopping, tours, and food.
December 2, 2023
(Saturday)
Fri 10am-3pm; Sat 9:30am-9pm; Sun noon-4pm
Pennsylvania German Christmas
Savor the sights, sounds, and smells of a festive Pennsylvania German Christmas at 5 Montgomery County sites with Christmas markets, displays, and historic house tours.
See website for hours and directions.
December 3, 2023
(Sunday)
Fri 10am-3pm; Sat 9:30am-9pm; Sun noon-4pm
Pennsylvania German Christmas
Savor the sights, sounds, and smells of a festive Pennsylvania German Christmas at 5 Montgomery County sites with Christmas markets, displays, and historic house tours.
See website for hours and directions.
December 7, 2023
(Thursday)
5:00-7:00pm
Hands-On Heritage: Make-and-Give Christmas Ornament Crafts
Join us for a festive evening of crafting while listening to holiday tunes. Free but register to ensure enough supplies by emailing meredith@schwenkfelder.org or calling 215-679-3103. Free but register for supplies.
December 13, 2023
(Wednesday)
noon-1pm
Brown Bag Lecture: History of Christmas Cookies and Holiday Potluck
Admission to the December Brown Bag is to bring a favorite traditional dish (and a copy of the recipe) to share. During the meal, we will learn about the history of Christmas Cookies.
