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Program Schedule - 2009
Programs are typically held the last Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm in the Carriage
House at the Foundation Museum located at 27 Market Square, Manheim, PA, unless
otherwise noted below. Parking is available on Market Square at no charge.
Facilities are handicapped accessible. All programs are open to the public and are
typically scheduled April through November each year. Programs are subject to
change.
Sunday, April 26th “Canals and Canal Life in and around the Susquehanna
River Basin” This first program for 2009 will start at 3 pm. The guest speaker will
be Stephen Runkle, Volunteer for the Speaker’s Bureau, Susquehanna River Basin
Commission.
Sunday, May 31st 2 pm Political Memorabilia The speaker for this program will
show and discuss many unusual and unique items associated with United States
Presidents and their campaigns. Outside of museums, most of the items could not be
view by the public.
Sunday, June 14th 2pm Henry William Stiegel: A Sampler of His Three A’s
(This will include documents; his glass and iron artifacts found both above ground
and under ground.) The guest speaker will be Harry Kels Swan.
Sunday, July 19th 2 pm The Northumberland Man The title of this program is
the same as the title of the new book that was recently added to the HMPF library.
The speaker for the program will be Barry McFarland, the author of the new book.
The book and the program are about an Irish famine immigrant who landed in
Philadelphia in 1847 and throughout his lifetime lived the American dream.
Autographed copies of this new book may be purchased at this program.
Sunday, Aug. 30th 2 pm Show and Tell An opportunity this year for all of us to
share information on special items. If you have a question about an item (use, value,
origin, etc.), please bring it to the program and let’s see if someone can provide an
answer.
Sunday, Sept. 27th The Joller Story, Life in a Company Coal Mine and
Village This program, like the April program, will start at 3 pm. This is a personal
story of the presenter’s Miller Family who developed, owned, and operated the
company coal mine and village of Joller.
Sunday, Oct. 25th 2 pm Political Memorabilia The speaker for this program
will show and discuss many unusual and unique items associated with United States
Presidents and their campaigns. Outside of museums, most of the items could not
be view by the public. If you want to hear an informative and fascinating program,
don’t miss this one.
Saturday, Nov. 28th 2 pm Tour of Wheatland, Home of President James
Buchanan Those wishing to go on the tour will meet at HMPF and we will car pool to
the 1120 Marietta Ave. location in Lancaster. The fees at Wheatland are:
Adults/Seniors - $8.00, Students - $6.00.
Programs are typically held the last Sunday of the month at 2:00 pm in the Carriage
House at the Foundation Museum located at 27 Market Square, Manheim, PA, unless
otherwise noted below. Parking is available on Market Square at no charge.
Facilities are handicapped accessible. All programs are open to the public and are
typically scheduled April through November each year. Programs are subject to
change.
Sunday, April 26th “Canals and Canal Life in and around the Susquehanna
River Basin” This first program for 2009 will start at 3 pm. The guest speaker will
be Stephen Runkle, Volunteer for the Speaker’s Bureau, Susquehanna River Basin
Commission.
Sunday, May 31st 2 pm Political Memorabilia The speaker for this program will
show and discuss many unusual and unique items associated with United States
Presidents and their campaigns. Outside of museums, most of the items could not be
view by the public.
Sunday, June 14th 2pm Henry William Stiegel: A Sampler of His Three A’s
(This will include documents; his glass and iron artifacts found both above ground
and under ground.) The guest speaker will be Harry Kels Swan.
Sunday, July 19th 2 pm The Northumberland Man The title of this program is
the same as the title of the new book that was recently added to the HMPF library.
The speaker for the program will be Barry McFarland, the author of the new book.
The book and the program are about an Irish famine immigrant who landed in
Philadelphia in 1847 and throughout his lifetime lived the American dream.
Autographed copies of this new book may be purchased at this program.
Sunday, Aug. 30th 2 pm Show and Tell An opportunity this year for all of us to
share information on special items. If you have a question about an item (use, value,
origin, etc.), please bring it to the program and let’s see if someone can provide an
answer.
Sunday, Sept. 27th The Joller Story, Life in a Company Coal Mine and
Village This program, like the April program, will start at 3 pm. This is a personal
story of the presenter’s Miller Family who developed, owned, and operated the
company coal mine and village of Joller.
Sunday, Oct. 25th 2 pm Political Memorabilia The speaker for this program
will show and discuss many unusual and unique items associated with United States
Presidents and their campaigns. Outside of museums, most of the items could not
be view by the public. If you want to hear an informative and fascinating program,
don’t miss this one.
Saturday, Nov. 28th 2 pm Tour of Wheatland, Home of President James
Buchanan Those wishing to go on the tour will meet at HMPF and we will car pool to
the 1120 Marietta Ave. location in Lancaster. The fees at Wheatland are:
Adults/Seniors - $8.00, Students - $6.00.
Below:
Some of the fine wrought iron items
crafted by Larry Long and displayed
at the October 29th program.
Some of the fine wrought iron items
crafted by Larry Long and displayed
at the October 29th program.
Past Programs
The Historic Schaeffer Farmhouse Archeology Project
Dr. Patricia Gibble, project director for the Scheaffer Farmhouse Archeology Project, presented the exciting program
on an archeology dig underway at the Schaeffer Farmhouse outside of Scheafferstown, PA.
Local Religious Sites Tour
This tour included two beautiful gems of local religious architecture, both of which remain functional meeting places;
Bindnagle’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Palmyra) and the Zion Reformed Church (Brickerville).
Basics of the Early Iron Industry
John Tyler, former curator of the William Penn Museum in Harrisburg, spoke on early iron making in Pennsylvania and
he showed examples of the early cast products.
Charming Forge Tour
This tour presented a wonderful and rare opportunity to tour the rich history of Charming Forge. This late 18th
century iron master’s home is an excellent example of Georgian architecture, filled with period antiques, and is
considered by many to be a place of residence for Henry William Stiegel later in his life.
Varieties in Quilt Making
Rose Hershey, an award winning quilt maker and charter member of the Red Rose Quilting Guild of Lancaster
provided an informative program on various quilting methods. Rose and her husband, Victor, showed many fine quilts
crafted by Rose.
Lancaster County Heritage Division
Scott Standish, Director and Carole Wilson, a Senior Historic & Cultural Specialist from the Heritage Planning Division
of the Lancaster County Planning Commission, presented information about the role of the Heritage Division in
promoting historic preservation in the county.
Lancaster County Gunsmithing
Mr. Samuel Nolt, a local gun historian, brought his knowledge of local gun making to the Foundation. Sam showed
two very rare examples of gun smithing by J. P. Beck. One of the item was a pistol made for Robert Coleman. His
presentation included an interesting review of local firearms.
Pottery Making in the 18th Century
Lester Breininger, collector, joined us in the Carriage House to share of his knowledge on Pennsylvania German pots
and potters. Particular attention was given to the materials, methods, designs and characteristics of these early
artisans.
Henry Stiegel, His Life, His Work, His Last Days
Dr. Loy Awkerman, retired local veterinarian and historian, spoke about the life and work of Henry William Stiegel, the
founder of Manheim, PA. Loy focused particularly on the last few years of Stiegel’s life using Loy's extensive research
gathered over decades of his interest in Stiegel.
The Conestoga Wagon and Colonial America
Retired history teacher and local historian, Art Reist spoke about the history of Conestoga wagon, its features, use
and hardware weaving this information into a discussion on transportation in colonial America.
Historical Methods of Basket Making
Mrs. Susan Kelleher, an interpretive guide at Landis Valley Farm Museum, presented various methods of basket
making in early Lancaster County from her years of experience in basket making. She included the rye straw coil
basket and examples of her work.
Local History of Boy Scouting
Mr. James Funk, Manheim’s first youth to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout and active in scouting for 65 years,
provided a history of scouting and the impact scouting has made in our local area.
Musings on the French & Indian War
2006 being the 250th Anniversary of the French & Indian War, the well-known historian, Mr. Harry Kels Swann,
presented program on the events of the War.
The Fascinating World of Postcard Collecting
Gary Frederick presented a program illustrating some of the many areas of postcard collecting. Those who attend
this program saw early Manheim real photo postcards, sets of cards illustrating Roosevelt Bears, comic characters,
early Santa Claus cards and many other very interesting ca 1910 cards.
The History of Root’s Nursery and the Art of Landscaping
Mr. Clyde Root, of Root’s Nursery in Manheim, provided a presentation on the history of this long-time family-owned
business. Mr. Root showed slides of landscaping projects and the art of creating beauty in landscaping.
Show and Tell
The Foundation holds Show and Tell programs each year. This type of program gives the members and the public
an opportunity to bring their own artifacts from history to explain and share with the group.
The Early American Blacksmith
Larry Long, a local artisan, presented a program explaining the trade of the blacksmith and the whitesmith. He also
showed fine reproductions crafted by his hands.
Cabinetmakers and a Family Legacy
This program was based on four generations of family members skilled at woodworking. The three members of the
family who did the program showed antique tools used by the four generations and some of the fine items that the
generations crafted.
The History of the Nickel Mines in Southern Lancaster County
This was an interesting history of a little known area in Lancaster County. Victor Hershey, a person who grew up in
the area of the Nickel Mines, shed some light on when the mines were in operation and facts about the mines and the
area.
Speedwell Forge Mansion Tour The tour of this restored 18th century mansion was a real treat for those who
were able to take the tour. The tour was like a step back in time.
Tour of the Jacob Albright Memorial Church and the Conrad Weiser Homestead Wonderful sites to visit.
The Archaeological Project at Elizabeth Furnace Dr. Timothy Trussel discussed the excavation taking place at
the former home of Henry William Stiegel and the related one which took place in Bermuda.Sunday, April 27th 2:00
pm Show and Tell
Please bring a few items and have a fun time by sharing the information with others.
Cornwall Furnace Tour We will car pool from the museum.
Lancaster Bottles, The History & Collectibles This is certain to be another very interesting and entertaining
program by Samuel Nolt, the HMPF member who did the program on Lancaster County gun maker J. P. Beck.
Show and Tell Another fun time. Please bring a few items to this meeting and share the information with others.
Manheim's Fraternal Organizations HMPF member, Henry Deemer, will discuss the twelve organizations that
existed in Manheim from 1868 to 1934. He will also show many items related to the organizations. Don't Miss this
interesting program.
Annual Country Fair at the Isaac Meier Homestead We will car pool from HMPF at 1 pm. Fair is open until 4:00.
Touring the Homestead is by donation.
Matthew Dodd, Songs & Stories of the American Revolution The entertainment will take place in Elizabeth's
Garden directly behind the Foundation's main building here at 27 Market Square. The program is open to the public
at no charge. Please bring your lawn chair.
Mount Gretna's History The guest speaker for this program will be Fred Buch.
The Historic Schaeffer Farmhouse Archeology Project
Dr. Patricia Gibble, project director for the Scheaffer Farmhouse Archeology Project, presented the exciting program
on an archeology dig underway at the Schaeffer Farmhouse outside of Scheafferstown, PA.
Local Religious Sites Tour
This tour included two beautiful gems of local religious architecture, both of which remain functional meeting places;
Bindnagle’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Palmyra) and the Zion Reformed Church (Brickerville).
Basics of the Early Iron Industry
John Tyler, former curator of the William Penn Museum in Harrisburg, spoke on early iron making in Pennsylvania and
he showed examples of the early cast products.
Charming Forge Tour
This tour presented a wonderful and rare opportunity to tour the rich history of Charming Forge. This late 18th
century iron master’s home is an excellent example of Georgian architecture, filled with period antiques, and is
considered by many to be a place of residence for Henry William Stiegel later in his life.
Varieties in Quilt Making
Rose Hershey, an award winning quilt maker and charter member of the Red Rose Quilting Guild of Lancaster
provided an informative program on various quilting methods. Rose and her husband, Victor, showed many fine quilts
crafted by Rose.
Lancaster County Heritage Division
Scott Standish, Director and Carole Wilson, a Senior Historic & Cultural Specialist from the Heritage Planning Division
of the Lancaster County Planning Commission, presented information about the role of the Heritage Division in
promoting historic preservation in the county.
Lancaster County Gunsmithing
Mr. Samuel Nolt, a local gun historian, brought his knowledge of local gun making to the Foundation. Sam showed
two very rare examples of gun smithing by J. P. Beck. One of the item was a pistol made for Robert Coleman. His
presentation included an interesting review of local firearms.
Pottery Making in the 18th Century
Lester Breininger, collector, joined us in the Carriage House to share of his knowledge on Pennsylvania German pots
and potters. Particular attention was given to the materials, methods, designs and characteristics of these early
artisans.
Henry Stiegel, His Life, His Work, His Last Days
Dr. Loy Awkerman, retired local veterinarian and historian, spoke about the life and work of Henry William Stiegel, the
founder of Manheim, PA. Loy focused particularly on the last few years of Stiegel’s life using Loy's extensive research
gathered over decades of his interest in Stiegel.
The Conestoga Wagon and Colonial America
Retired history teacher and local historian, Art Reist spoke about the history of Conestoga wagon, its features, use
and hardware weaving this information into a discussion on transportation in colonial America.
Historical Methods of Basket Making
Mrs. Susan Kelleher, an interpretive guide at Landis Valley Farm Museum, presented various methods of basket
making in early Lancaster County from her years of experience in basket making. She included the rye straw coil
basket and examples of her work.
Local History of Boy Scouting
Mr. James Funk, Manheim’s first youth to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout and active in scouting for 65 years,
provided a history of scouting and the impact scouting has made in our local area.
Musings on the French & Indian War
2006 being the 250th Anniversary of the French & Indian War, the well-known historian, Mr. Harry Kels Swann,
presented program on the events of the War.
The Fascinating World of Postcard Collecting
Gary Frederick presented a program illustrating some of the many areas of postcard collecting. Those who attend
this program saw early Manheim real photo postcards, sets of cards illustrating Roosevelt Bears, comic characters,
early Santa Claus cards and many other very interesting ca 1910 cards.
The History of Root’s Nursery and the Art of Landscaping
Mr. Clyde Root, of Root’s Nursery in Manheim, provided a presentation on the history of this long-time family-owned
business. Mr. Root showed slides of landscaping projects and the art of creating beauty in landscaping.
Show and Tell
The Foundation holds Show and Tell programs each year. This type of program gives the members and the public
an opportunity to bring their own artifacts from history to explain and share with the group.
The Early American Blacksmith
Larry Long, a local artisan, presented a program explaining the trade of the blacksmith and the whitesmith. He also
showed fine reproductions crafted by his hands.
Cabinetmakers and a Family Legacy
This program was based on four generations of family members skilled at woodworking. The three members of the
family who did the program showed antique tools used by the four generations and some of the fine items that the
generations crafted.
The History of the Nickel Mines in Southern Lancaster County
This was an interesting history of a little known area in Lancaster County. Victor Hershey, a person who grew up in
the area of the Nickel Mines, shed some light on when the mines were in operation and facts about the mines and the
area.
Speedwell Forge Mansion Tour The tour of this restored 18th century mansion was a real treat for those who
were able to take the tour. The tour was like a step back in time.
Tour of the Jacob Albright Memorial Church and the Conrad Weiser Homestead Wonderful sites to visit.
The Archaeological Project at Elizabeth Furnace Dr. Timothy Trussel discussed the excavation taking place at
the former home of Henry William Stiegel and the related one which took place in Bermuda.Sunday, April 27th 2:00
pm Show and Tell
Please bring a few items and have a fun time by sharing the information with others.
Cornwall Furnace Tour We will car pool from the museum.
Lancaster Bottles, The History & Collectibles This is certain to be another very interesting and entertaining
program by Samuel Nolt, the HMPF member who did the program on Lancaster County gun maker J. P. Beck.
Show and Tell Another fun time. Please bring a few items to this meeting and share the information with others.
Manheim's Fraternal Organizations HMPF member, Henry Deemer, will discuss the twelve organizations that
existed in Manheim from 1868 to 1934. He will also show many items related to the organizations. Don't Miss this
interesting program.
Annual Country Fair at the Isaac Meier Homestead We will car pool from HMPF at 1 pm. Fair is open until 4:00.
Touring the Homestead is by donation.
Matthew Dodd, Songs & Stories of the American Revolution The entertainment will take place in Elizabeth's
Garden directly behind the Foundation's main building here at 27 Market Square. The program is open to the public
at no charge. Please bring your lawn chair.
Mount Gretna's History The guest speaker for this program will be Fred Buch.
