Ruckman Mill Farm

06/05/2026

What a visual opportunity to learn about this period in fraktur design and life

Beautiful art from the Revolutionary period reminds how life went on during chaotic times.

Join us on June 12 in Pennsburg for the opening of our Revolutionary Fraktur exhibit, created to commemorate the 250th anniversary.

This special exhibit features nearly 40 fraktur pieces dating from 1763-1787, offering a rare glimpse into the lives, beliefs, and artistry of early Pennsylvania German communities.

It’s a meaningful way to connect with history during this milestone year—and experience these vibrant works up close.

Plan your visit: schwenkfelder.org

05/23/2026

What an incredible flower design!

Object of the Day: Friday, May 22, 2026.

Rare and Fine M. & T. MILLER / NEWPORT, PA Stoneware Jug w/ Flowering Urn. Sold for $43,700 in our July 18, 2015 auction:

https://www.crockerfarm.com/stoneware-auction/2015-07-18/lot-299/Exceedingly-Rare-M-T-MILLER-NEWPORT-PA-Stoneware-Jug-w-Elaborate-Flowering-Urn-Decoration/

05/05/2026

Being it is International Midwives' Day, you might be interested in learning more about the profession and life of midwives around 1800 in southeastern Pennsylvania. Rosina Heydrich, a midwife and member of the Schwenkfelder community in the Upper Perkiomen Valley, kept a registry of 1,739 births she attended between the years 1770 and 1819. Her manuscript also served as a compendium of specific remedies, treatments, and recommendations for women’s health that she used. Today you can read it on the PA Power Library (digitalarchives.powerlibrary.org/papd/islandora/object/papd%3Asslch-sdsa). The translation and work to ready the manuscript for Power Library was supported by a grant from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Historical Archives and Records Care Grant, a program funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

05/03/2026

Mark your calendar - Penn Dry Goods is almost here!

Join us on May 15-16 in Pennsburg for our signature spring fundraiser, where textiles, antiques, and history come together in one unforgettable experience.

From rare finds to meaningful conversations, every purchase helps support our mission to preserve and share Pennsylvania German heritage.

Come explore, shop, and be part of something that gives back to the community we love.

Plan your visit at www.schwenkfelder.org/penn-dry-goods.

04/24/2026