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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 21
Historical society slates Fall Harvest Fest BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
he Conestoga Area Historical Society (CAHS), 51 Kendig Road, Conestoga, will hold its annual Fall Harvest Fest on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 24, from noon to 4 p.m. The free event will include demonstrations from a variety of craftspeople, activities for children and a baked goods sale. The goal of the historical society’s yearly celebration is to offer the community an opportunity to learn about Conestoga’s history in an interactive setting. Docents of CAHS will be dressed in period-accurate attire, as they offer a glimpse into the simple lives of Conestoga’s early settlers. Demonstrations will take place throughout the day, featuring blacksmithing, carpentry, weaving, spinning and tin-making. Several children’s activities such as pumpkin painting will be offered during Fall Harvest Fest, and a rope-maker will fashion ropes for youngsters to take home. “People always love to see the
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Paul Souders (left) and Fred Schenck offer a look at a Conestoga wagon and its accessories at last year’s Fall Harvest Fest.
For the first time in more than three years, Circle Legacy Center is offering a series of programs on the second Friday of every month. The goal of the series is to educate the community on the culture, history and traditions of Native Americans, as well as to raise awareness of modern issues. Each program will be hosted from 6 to 9 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., and participants are encouraged to bring a food item to share during a
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potluck dinner. Utensils, plates and cups will be provided. Each program will highlight a different topic that pertains to Native American communities. The series kicked off with a meeting on Sept. 8 to welcome new participants and returning members, and Circle Legacy Center shared updates about its upcoming projects and plans for the remainder of the year. The organization also provided information on Every Child Matters, a movement that seeks to raise awareness of the abuse of Native American children in residential See Circle Legacy Center pg 5
Britain Hill owner Debbie Helm’s daughter, Carli Potthoff, greeted attendees of last year’s event at the doggy kissing booth with the family’s dog, Roxie.
Britain Hill Venue & Vineyard, 790 Little Britain Road North, Quarryville, will host its annual Whiskers, Wags and Wine event on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rain-or-shine fundraiser will include a variety of vendors, food trucks, prize drawings and live entertainment, and it will highlight multiple nonprofit organizations dedicated to animal advocacy. Inside the venue, items such as clothing, baked goods, hard-cut meats, jewelry and pet accessories will be available to purchase from more than 20 vendors. Among See Animal advocacy pg 2
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craftsmen and people who are dressed in the clothes of that time period,” said Jim Kauffman, a longstanding member of CAHS. “(Fall Harvest Fest) is an interactive way for people to engage with our area’s history.” During the event, members of the Circle Legacy Center will have a table to offer information on Native American history and customs. The Circle Legacy Center often holds demonstrations for Fall Harvest Fest, which have included chanting exhibitions and fur displays in previous years. The organization’s goal with each demonstration is to provide spectators with an accurate portrayal of Conestoga’s first inhabitants and their culture. Attendees of Fall Harvest Fest will be able to view the historical society’s collection of artifacts and items that have been recovered throughout the local community. CAHS’ collection includes multiple objects left by Native Americans and Colonial settlers, including petroglyphs that are believed to be more than 1,500 years old. When
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