# Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center

Explore Pennsylvania German history, fraktur, genealogy, and regional heritage at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA.

## Pages


- [fraktur](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/collections/fraktur)

- [textiles](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/collections/textiles)

- [museum-artifacts](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/collections/museum-artifacts)

- [schwenkfelder-history](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/collections/schwenkfelder-history)

- [pennsylvania-german-research](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/geneaology/pennsylvania-german-research)

- [research-services](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/geneaology/research-services)

- [popular-book-back-for-sale](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/popular-book-back-for-sale)

- [origins-of-kraussdale-by-allen-viehmeyer](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/origins-of-kraussdale-by-allen-viehmeyer)

- [the-st--andrew](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/the-st--andrew)

- [modern-furniture--traditional-values--knoll-in-the-upper-perkiomen-valley](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/modern-furniture--traditional-values--knoll-in-the-upper-perkiomen-valley)

- [the-wageners-wagners](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/the-wageners-wagners)

- [schwenckfeld-basics](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/schwenckfeld-basics)

- [a-contract-for-religious-life](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/a-contract-for-religious-life)

- [leadership-beginnings](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/leadership-beginnings)

- [1776-schwenkfelders--settling-in-pa](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/1776-schwenkfelders--settling-in-pa)

- [1776--schwenkfelders--day-of-remembrance](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/1776--schwenkfelders--day-of-remembrance)

- [1776-schwenkfelders--why-they-came-to-america](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/1776-schwenkfelders--why-they-came-to-america)

- [how-to-read-a-family-entry-](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/how-to-read-a-family-entry-)

- [how-to-find-people-in-the-g-r-](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/how-to-find-people-in-the-g-r-)

- [what-s-with-all-of-the-numbers-](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/what-s-with-all-of-the-numbers-)

- [the-mystery-of-the-1879-gr](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/the-mystery-of-the-1879-gr)

- [how-to-understand-the-heebner-g-r-](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/how-to-understand-the-heebner-g-r-)

- [the-very-first-g-r-](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/the-very-first-g-r-)

- [what-is-the--g-r--](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/blogs/what-is-the--g-r--)

- [adults](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/programs/adults)

- [childrens-programs](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/programs/childrens-programs)

- [school-groups](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/programs/school-groups)

- [lectures](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/programs/lectures)

- [memorials](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/support/memorials)

- [brick-program](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/support/brick-program)

- [donate](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/support/donate)

- [volunteer](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/support/volunteer)

- [250 at the Heritage Center](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/250): Explore exhibits and programs commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence at the Heritage Center.

- [Library Services & Fees](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/services-and-fees): Explore available library and research services, reproduction options, and fees at the Schwenkfelder Heritage Center.

- [The Schwenkfelder Story](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/an-immigration-story): Learn about the Schwenkfelder community's history, beliefs, and immigration journey for religious freedom. Visit us for more information.

- [Sitemap](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/sitemap): Access the sitemap for Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. Find exhibits, genealogy resources, and community programs. Explore today!

- [2026 Volunteer Breakfast](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/2026-volunteer-breakfast): Join us April 11, 2026, for the Volunteer Breakfast honoring our volunteers and celebrating the Semiquincentennial Year.

- [Collections](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/collections): Explore unique Pennsylvania German collections, including fraktur manuscripts & artifacts. Visit us for research & preservation insights.

- [Pen Dry Goods](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/pen-dry-goods): Explore the Schwenkfelder Library's rich history & culture. Check for upcoming events & exhibits today!

- [Changing Exhibits](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/changing-exhibits): Explore changing exhibits showcasing Pennsylvania German culture, interactive stories, and unique quilts. Check exhibit dates before visiting!

- [Contact](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/contact): Contact us for hours, directions, research appointments, rentals, donations, and help planning your visit to Pennsburg, PA.

- [2025 Donor Event](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/2025-donor-event): Join us August 3 for quilt exhibits, cigar-making history, and a historic Oyster Filling recipe at our 2025 Donor Event.

- [Talkin' Local Baseball](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/talkin-local-baseball): Explore local baseball history and stories at the Schwenkfelder Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA.

- [Facility Rentals](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/facility-rentals): Rent a historic 1826 Pennsylvania barn or museum gallery in Montgomery County, PA, for weddings, corporate events, and private gatherings.

- [The Schwenkfelder Story](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/the-schwenkfelder-story): Learn the story of the Schwenkfelders, from their European origins and religious heritage to their settlement and legacy in Pennsylvania.

- [Adopt an Artifact](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/adopt-an-artifact): Support the preservation of Pennsylvania German history by adopting an artifact from the Schwenkfelder Heritage Center’s collection.

- [How to Conduct Research Here](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/how-to-do-research): Learn how to conduct research using the library, archives, genealogy resources, and collections at the Schwenkfelder Heritage Center.

- [Hours & Admission](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/hours-admission): Plan your visit in Pennsburg, PA. Admission is free. View hours, barn tour reservations, parking, and accessibility information.

- [Home](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/): Explore Pennsylvania German history, fraktur art, and genealogy at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA. Free admission.

- [Culinary Journey](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/culinary-journey): Celebrate Pennsylvania German cuisine on May 15-16, 2026. Join us for traditional recipes & cultural heritage at the Heritage Center.

- [2023 Donor Appreciation Summer Party](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/2023-donor-appreciation): Enjoy ice cream treats, a talk on ice cream history, and our culinary exhibit at the 2023 Donor Appreciation Summer Party.

- [Group Tours](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/group-tours): Book a guided group tour at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA. We accommodate adult groups, civic clubs, and historical societies.

- [Permanent Exhibits](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/permanent-exhibits): Explore three centuries of Pennsylvania German life through permanent exhibits. Perfect for casual visitors & researchers alike.

- [Reading Room Guidelines](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/reading-room-guidelines): Review reading room guidelines before researching library, archive, genealogy, and special collection materials.

- [Collection Highlights](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/collection-highlights): Explore our collection highlights on May 15-16, 2026. See featured artwork & new historical texts. Join us for this cultural event!

- [Museum Artifacts](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/museum-artifacts): Explore Pennsylvania German museum artifacts at Schwenkfelder — looms, cider presses, farm tools, furniture, and rural life objects from the 1700s–1900s.

- [Genealogy & Research](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/genealogy): Pennsylvania German church records, fraktur manuscripts, and family histories unavailable in national databases. Visit Schwenkfelder Library in Pennsburg, PA.

- [Programs](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/programs): Year-round programs for all ages at Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center — adult lectures, kids' workshops, school field trips, and seasonal events in Pennsburg, PA.


- [Southeastern Pennsylvania Longrifles](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/southeastern-pennsylvania-longrifles): Explore the Southeastern Pennsylvania Longrifle Exhibition, symposium, and programs at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.

- [Speaker Bureau](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/speaker-bureau): Explore speaker programs on Pennsylvania German history, culture, genealogy, and local heritage.

- [Sponsors](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/sponsors): Learn about our sponsors, including Dovetail Auctions & Harleysville Bank. Support local businesses that enhance our community events.

- [Meet and Greet Keyser](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/meet-and-greet-keyser): Join us on October 5, 2025, for a meet & greet with author Alan Keyser. Sample treats and explore the Keyser archive!

- [Are you a Schwenkfelder?](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/schwenkfelder-families): Carry a Schwenkfelder surname and have Pennsylvania German roots? Learn how to trace your Schwenkfelder ancestry and connect with your family's history.

- [Iron Pigs Baseball Game](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/iron-pigs): Join us for Scrapple Night at the Iron Pigs game! Enjoy a culinary journey from Germany to PA. Don't miss the highlights!

- [Visitors Guide](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/visit): Free admission, an 1826 barn, fraktur collections, and year-round programs. Plan your visit to the Schwenkfelder Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA.

- [News & Updates](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/news): Stories from the archives, program announcements, and Pennsylvania German history from Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in Pennsburg, PA.

- [Genealogy Resources](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/genealogy-resources): Explore genealogy resources for researching Pennsylvania German families, local history, and your family heritage.

- [Accommodations](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/accommodations): Planning a visit to Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center? Find nearby hotels in Pennsburg, East Greenville, and the Upper Perkiomen Valley.

- [Cultural Exchange](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/cultural-exchange): Learn about the cultural exchange between the Delaware Tribe Cultural Education Department and Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center.

- [Who We Are](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/about-us): Support artifact preservation at Schwenkfelder Library by adopting a specific piece of Pennsylvania German history. Your name, one object, one story preserved.

- [Hartranft Homecoming](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/hartranft-homecoming): Celebrate family heritage at the Hartranft Homecoming event. Join us to explore the J.F. Hartranft exhibit and connect with relatives.

- [Conestoga wagons](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/conestoga-wagons): Discover Conestoga wagons and their role in Pennsylvania history at the Schwenkfelder Heritage Center.

- [Library & Archives](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/library-archival-collections): Explore Pennsylvania German church records, manuscripts, and Schwenkfelder primary sources unavailable in national databases. Open to all researchers.

- [Calendar](https://www.schwenkfelder.org/calendar): Join us for workshops & symposiums on longrifles & early American crafts. Register now for upcoming events!