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

2024 CALENDAR

March 26
An Evening with Steve Brosky
Come and be entertained by Steve Brosky – subject of the play, “Living Here in Allentown”, and 1983 recipient of the keys to the city.  The bard of Allentown will tell in song and story about growing up in the 6^th ward, shipping off to Vietnam and 40 years of life as a saloon singer.  Don’t miss this experience of living history!

June 25
Moving Traditions of the Pennsylvania Germans
Bob Roeder, Editor of the Town and Country, will present the program.  Hear about their traditions, superstitions, and how they moved out of their old home and into the new one.

September 24
Cider Making and History of Bauman’s Cider
History of apple cider and the story of the Bauman Family Apple Butter business in Sassamansville.  Sample Bauman’s cider and fruit butters.

November 26
Lotteries in Early America: Funding Public Projects
From the settlement in Jamestown, VA to the early 1800’s, lotteries were used to fund bridges, churches, and many other public projects.  Program presented by Edward Johnson.

2023 CALENDAR

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

September 27
Zinc Mines in Upper Milford Township – Ken Littlefield

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

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