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Program Schedule - 2008
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 27th 2:00 pm Show and Tell
Please bring a few items and have a fun time by sharing the information with others.
Sunday, May 25th 2:00 pm Cornwall Furnace Tour We will car pool from the
museum.
Sunday, June 29th 2:00 pm 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.
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 27th 2:00 pm Show and Tell
Please bring a few items and have a fun time by sharing the information with others.
Sunday, May 25th 2:00 pm Cornwall Furnace Tour We will car pool from the
museum.
Sunday, June 29th 2:00 pm 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.
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 Penna. 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 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 brought
various and very rare examples of gun smithing including one once owned by Robert Coleman from the hand of gun
maker, J. P. Beck. 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’s,
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 beautiful in landscaping.
Show and Tell
The Foundation has holds three 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 will be a program based on four generations of family members skilled at woodworking.
The History of the Nickel Mines in Southern Lancaster County
This will be 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, will shed some light on when the mines were in operation and facts about the mines and
the area.
Speedwell Forge Mansion Tour We will car pool from the museum.
Tour of the Jacob Albright Memorial Church and the Conrad Weiser Homestead We will car pool from the
museum.
The Archaeological Project at Elizabeth Furnace Dr. Timothy Trussel will discuss the excavation taking place at
the former home of Henry William Stiegel and the related one which took place in Bermuda.
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 Penna. 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 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 brought
various and very rare examples of gun smithing including one once owned by Robert Coleman from the hand of gun
maker, J. P. Beck. 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’s,
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 beautiful in landscaping.
Show and Tell
The Foundation has holds three 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 will be a program based on four generations of family members skilled at woodworking.
The History of the Nickel Mines in Southern Lancaster County
This will be 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, will shed some light on when the mines were in operation and facts about the mines and
the area.
Speedwell Forge Mansion Tour We will car pool from the museum.
Tour of the Jacob Albright Memorial Church and the Conrad Weiser Homestead We will car pool from the
museum.
The Archaeological Project at Elizabeth Furnace Dr. Timothy Trussel will discuss the excavation taking place at
the former home of Henry William Stiegel and the related one which took place in Bermuda.
