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JANNEKEN SMUCKER

teacher, historian, digital specialist, writer

Archives for November 2013

“Passing Time” with Chester County Historical Society

November 19, 2013 by Janneken

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Listen live tomorrow at 1:00 pm EST to “Passing Time” on WCHE 1520, on your AM dial in West Chester, PA, or on the internet wherever you may be.  Ellen Endslow, director of collections and curator at Chester County Historical Society will interview me about Amish Quilts.

CCHS has a wonderful quilt collection, featuring bedcovers from this very historic area. Amish have settled in Chester County in more recent years, spilling over from neighboring Lancaster County. I’m looking forward to hearing Ellen share some local context for the history of Amish quilts. Tune in, if you can.

Update: If you missed the live show, listen to the archived edition here:

“Passing Time,” November 20, 2013 http://www.janneken.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/WCHE-interview.mp3

 

Did every Amish girl leave home with 13 quilts? and other questions you demand answers for

November 11, 2013 by Janneken

amish america logoMy friends at Amish America are taking your questions about Amish quilts this week. What have you always wanted to know about Amish quilts but have been afraid to ask? Now’s your opportunity! Leave your questions in the comments and I’ll post answers on Friday, November 15.

And stay tuned: Amish America is planning a book give-away soon. But why leave it to chance? order your copy today directly from JHUP and use code NAF to receive your 25% discount.

About Janneken

Janneken Smucker is a cultural historian specializing in digital, public, and oral history. A Professor of History at West Chester University, she integrates technology and the humanities to create engaging, high-impact experiences for her students. She also knows obscure things about quilts. Read More…

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