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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZW0_quilting-lore_Kutztown-PA.html
Prospects of marriage: after a quilt was completed at a quilting party, four unmarried girls would each take a corner of the new quilt and hold it so it sagged in the middle. A cat was put into the quilt, and then with a little jolting would run u…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVZ_pennsylvania-half-timbering_Kutztown-PA.html
Although English villages such as Stratford-on-Avon, are the most famous examples of half-timbering, Pa. also has its share of these structures. There are two styles of Pa. half-timbering. The country-style has plastering between the exposed, "cri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVY_outdoor-bake-oven_Kutztown-PA.html
During the 18th century, every Pa. Dutch farmscape included an outdoor bake oven. Since Pa. Dutch farm women did not yet have woodstoves, they had to devise a way to bake. Most farm kitchens contained large open-hearth fireplaces, over which famil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVX_new-years-day-lore_Kutztown-PA.html
On New Year's Day, you must say, "Happy New Year" to the flowers in your garden. If you don't, they will not bloom in the spring. To insure good luck & health all year, you should eat sauerkraut on New Year's Day. Note: To this day, roast pork, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVW_funeral-feasts_Kutztown-PA.html
Raisin pie is still known as leicht (funeral pie). This pie was a favorite at the gathering of family & friends which was held after the funeral services. In fact, raisin pie was rarely served except at these funeral gatherings. The Big Valley st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVV_dutch-folksong-tradition_Kutztown-PA.html
The Dutch Country, like the rest of singinging [sic] America, has a two-fold folksong tradition: secular & religious. The Pennsylvania Spiritual is an original contribution to American hymns. Of the two folksong traditions the most important in Du…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVU_dew-of-heaven_Kutztown-PA.html
For the Pa. Dutch, the dew which falls from heaven on the anniversary of the coming of the Christ child is supposed to have beneficial effects. Here are several examples: since the number 3 is considered lucky, three pieces of bread are hung on th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZVT_cider_Kutztown-PA.html
The most common cider press of the 18th century was the two-screw press. Two men would turn the large wooden screws. As they turned, the roof was lowered onto the apple pulp. As the pressure increased, the cider flowed. The first step in making c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V5O_shartlesville-historical_Shartlesville-PA.html
Named for Colonel Peter Shartle Pioneer settler and soldier Founded 1765
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S8M_american-institute-of-mining-engineers_Birdsboro-PA.html
Organization founded in 1871 by 22 mining professionals to promote safety, education and technology in mining. One of the first national engineering societies in the US, the institute and it's 150,000 + members honor the group's legacy by providin…
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