Discover the lives of early German settlers at Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Discover the lives of early German settlers at Schwenkfelder Library
Discover the lives of early German settlers at Schwenkfelder LibraryAt Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center, Pennsylvania's early German heritage comes to life through pristinely-preserved relics.

PENNSBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Visitors can catch a glimpse of life as an early German settler of Eastern Pennsylvania when they visit Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center.

Galleries depict their lifestyles at home and at work through relics such as farm tools, chests, and more.

Attached to the building is a 19th-century dairy barn that was recently preserved and moved on-site for guided tours.

Guests can also discover written history within the extensive research library.

To learn more about Schwenkfelder Library and Heritage Center and their hours of operation, visit their website.

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