PENNSBURG PA – A display of and discussion about historic rifles, accompanied by crafts for kids that commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, will keep curious minds busy Saturday (Oct. 3, 2026) at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.
The Schwenkfelder’s “Seasonal Saturday” runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the library and heritage center, 105 Seminary St. Both admission, and the programs themselves, are open to the public and free to attend.
To ensure there are enough supplies for all interested, however, advance reservations are requested. Registration is fast and easy: simply send an e-mail to meredith@schwenkfelder.org, or call 215-679-3101.
Having Fun at Year 250
Children of all ages and families alike can take advantage of fun workshops from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In them, participants will create crafts themed around the 250th commemoration of the country’s birth. Although officially observed on Independence Day, the celebration lasts throughout 2026. Activities being offered are inspired by American history.
Learning About Longrifles
The Pennsylvania Longrifle was essential to living on the frontier in early America. Larry Gular, a Pennsylvania Longrifle enthusiast and collector, will be available between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for the center’s “Longrifle Family Day.”
He will talk about how and why longrifles were important tools within frontier families. Gular also will display his personal collection of muzzle-loading firearms, parts, equipment, and accessories.
The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center is the regional history museum for the Upper Perkiomen Valley. It holds “internationally recognized collections of Pennsylvania German Fraktur, textiles, agricultural artifacts, and genealogical records.” The center is open Tuesdays through Sundays with free admission to visit exhibits, or to conduct research in its library.
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