Want to Join the Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society?

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Artist Prints for Sale

Hivel Und Dahl is pleased to offer beautiful prints of our cabin for sale!
These are created by local artist, Julie Longacre:

Costs for these are:
Pack of 5 Notecards: $5.00
12″ x 18″ Color Print: $25.00
6-1/4″ x 8-3/4″ Color Print: $15.00
8″ x 10″ Black and White Print: $10.00

Hivel Und Dahl received many copies of 3 prints from W. F. Michaud, who was a local artist, but now lives in California.

The prints are:
A farm located at the intersection of King’s Highway and Rock Rd. south of Zionsville;
A barn on Geissinger Rd (formerly the Hoffman farm;
A wooded scene – not sure of location.

The prints are 14″ x 18″ including a 1 1/2″ white border. The cost per print is $5. If you would like a print, they can be purchased at our meeting on September 28 or November 30 or by emailing isbarmill@ptd.net.

The Schubert-Graber Cabin (Log-Post Shop) is now on the National Register of Historic Places!

PA Historical &
Museum Commission Certificate

About

The purpose of the Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society is to preserve the historic landmarks, culture, and traditions of Upper and Lower Milford Townships of Pennsylvania, and to provide a forum for education and research.

Events

A Letter to Members of the Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society (May 25th, 2021)
from President Isabel Miller

Quarterly Meetings:

The Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society holds quarterly meetings at the Upper Milford Township Building @ 7:00 pm, unless otherwise noted.

Upper Milford Township Building is located at 5671 Chestnut St, Old Zionsville, PA 18092

2023 CALENDAR

March 28
Homesteaders Maple Sugaring
Russ Lagler – Learn how a homeowner can make their own maple syrup – from tapping the trees to the finished product.

June 27
The History of the Allentown Works of Western Electric
Doug Peters – The Allentown Works of Western Electric opened 75 years ago. Hear about its history and the important role it played in the manufacturing of the transistor. Doug was an employee at the plant for many years.

September 26
How the Pretzel Survived Prohibition and other Twisted Tales
Candace Perry will present the program

November 28
Harvest Home Celebration – The original PA German Thanksgiving
Bob Gerhart – From long before President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a National Day of Thanksgiving in 1863, PA Germans throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania had expressed their gratitude to God for another year of harvests to sustain their families and communities. The Day of Harvest Home Service was a highlight of the fall season in PA Dutch communities.

2022 CALENDAR

June 28
Lenape – Darius Puff

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September 27
Zinc Mines in Upper Milford Township – Ken Littlefield

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November 29
Antique Christmas Ornaments and Victorian Christmas Traditions – Leslie May

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Donations

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Did you know that Amazon supports charitable organizations like the Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society?

Please consider helping to support Hivel Und Dahl by having Amazon donate a portion of their proceeds from your orders to Hivel Und Dahl.  Learn more and sign-up at smile.amazon.com.

Past Events

June 26, 2021 – Annual Gathering at the Cabin

Annual Gathering at the Cabin

The annual Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society held it’s annual Gathering at the Cabin on Saturday, June 26th.  This was our first official event since 2019!  Thanks to all who stopped by and visited!

2021 Gathering at the Cabin Flyer

September 14, 2019 – Annual Gathering at the Cabin

Annual Gathering at the Cabin

The annual Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society held it’s annual Gathering at the Cabin on Saturday, September 14th from 3:00 – 7:00 pm.  UPDATE: Postponed to the Rain Date September 15th

Gathering at the Cabin Flyer

Annual Gathering 2019

May 18, 2019 – Hivel Und Dahl Plant and Bake Sale flower
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Plant and Bake Fundraiser!
Photos from our Plant and Bake Sale Fundraiser:

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September 9, 2017 – 25th Anniversary Celebration! 25th
4:00 – 7:00 at the Schubert-Graber cabin… more details to come
Rain date: Sunday, September 10

Hivel Und Dahl 25th Anniversary Redware Plate
Plate

SALE
– Plate is 7 inches in diameter
– Plates are numbered
– $50 per plate
– Orders taken at Hivel Und Dahl Events
– Created by Wilz Pottery

Mail Order information:
Checks should be made out to “Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society”.  Please mail to:
Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society
P.O. Box 416
Old Zionsville, PA 18068

RAFFLE –
– Raffle tickets available at all Hivel Und Dahl Events (including quarterly meetings).
– Plate drawing will be at the conclusion of the 25th Anniversary Celebration (you do not need to be present to win).
– Tickets are $1 each, or 6 for $5.

May 20, 2017 – Hivel Und Dahl Plant and Bake Sale flower
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Plant and Bake Fundraiser!
Photos from our Plant and Bake Sale Fundraiser (5/20/2017 and 5/21/2017):

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Contact

Please feel free to contact us for more information:

Hivel Und Dahl Preservation Society
P.O. Box 416
Old Zionsville, PA 18068

Email: HivelUndDahl@gmail.com