PENNSBURG PA – Two programs – the first about a special Pennsylvania German art form, and the second discussing the relationship between William Penn and the Lenape people – are on the early February calendar at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
Paper-Cutting Arts Program Feb. 7
Learn the art of paper-cutting, and create snowflakes and scherenschnitte (delicately cut symmetrical designs), during a free family program Feb. 7 (2026; Saturday) at the heritage center, 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg.
The event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is part of its Seasonal Saturday activities. Advance registration is required to ensure sufficient supplies are on hand. Register online, or by calling the center at 215-679-3103, or by sending an e-mail to meredith@schwenkfelder.org.
All ages are welcome to enjoy the fun. Be aware that younger children may need the assistance of a parent or guardian. The program is open to the public at no cost thanks to the support of Key Bank.
Top graphic provided by the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center,
and altered by Travels With The Post
Feb. 11 Brown Bag Lunch: ‘Penn and the Lenape’
With the stroke of a pen, King Charles II of England made William Penn the largest land-holder in England.
Already occupying and thriving on the land that was destined to become Pennsylvania, however, were the Lenape people. The Lenape had populated the region for between 15,000 and 20,000 years. For Penn, success rested in their hands.
Doug Miller, site administrator at Pennsbury Manor (Penn’s colonial estate) in Bucks County, will describe their relationship and its tragic and unintended consequences. He is scheduled to speak Feb. 11 (Wednesday) starting at noon during the heritage center’s monthly Brown Bag Lunch lecture, at 105 Seminary St., Pennsburg.
As its “Brown Bag” name implies, the center invites participants to bring a lunch or snack with them to enjoy during the discussion. The event is free, thanks to support from Key Bank. Advance registration is required, however, and is available online or by calling 215-679-3103.
Open Tuesdays Through Sundays
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center is the regional history museum for the Upper Perkiomen Valley. It is open Tuesdays through Sundays with free admission to visit exhibits, or to conduct research in the library.
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