Harleysville
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One Year In, Elevated Eats at The Vault Town Center Has Become a Harleysville Dining Destination
Sam Fuerst and Kayla Keck already had a hit on their hands with Sammy’s Bullfrog Café. A year after opening Elevated Eats, it looks like they have another one. Located at 483 Main Street inside The Vault Town Center, Elevated Eats is a chef-driven restaurant specializing in gourmet sandwiches and creative interpretations of familiar comfort…
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has been listed for sale for…
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Harleysville Cookie Baker Brings His Holiday Tradition to Wheel of Fortune
A Harleysville resident stepped onto the national stage this week when Terry Smith appeared on Wheel of Fortune, bringing a bit of Montgomery County with him. Smith is known among friends, family, and coworkers for his baking. Each holiday season, he makes about 120 dozen cookies at home and gives them away. That adds up…
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Accupac Shutting Down New Jersey Plant as Operations Shift to Montgomery County
Accupac is consolidating its operations in Pennsylvania as the Harleysville manufacturer prepares to close a New Jersey production facility, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a filing submitted to New Jersey labor officials, the company plans to shut down its manufacturing plant in Lakewood, New Jersey, with layoffs beginning in August…
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Harleysville Hank Groundhog Day Extravaganza Marks Its 11th Year
Come one, come all to the Mennonite Heritage Center on Monday, Feb. 2, to observe its 11th Annual Harleysville Hank Groundhog Day Extravaganza. Starting at 6:45 AM, Harleysville Hank, the local weather prognosticator, will announce either more weeks of winter or the start of spring. Visitors can gather at the Mennonite Heritage Center’s historic Nyce Barn…
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For 40 Years, This Harleysville Family Has Had a Blazing Good Time Decorating Its Property
For the 40th Dec. in a row, the Drelick property in Harleysville is outfitted for the holidays. The family’s lawn set-up is unique for its interactive elements that beckon visitors from their cars. Mac Bullock plugged into the details for the Montgomery Daily Voice. Homeowner Joseph Drelick describes its origins. “I was 13,” he recalled.…
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Harleysville Company Makes Waving American Flags Out of Solid Hardwood
Advanced Stair Systems in Harleysville creates solid hardwood American flags that look like they are waving in the breeze, writes William Sampson for Woodworking Network. The company primarily makes stairs and handrails for custom projects in the Philadelphia region. “We specialize in creating reproduction handrails using the Tangent Handrail Method and 3-D modeling, which is…
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Harleysville-Based, Olive & Melon Design Creates Custom Furniture Perfect for Your Next Home Project
With spring approaching, those planning home design projects may want to explore the clever custom furniture from Harleysville-based Olive & Melon Design, writes Kristin Detterline for the Philadelphia Magazine. Interior designer Mel McDaniel and furniture maker Olivia Gorman decided they wanted to collaborate in 2022, after Gorman had joined McDaniel’s nonprofit Marvin’s Home, that was…
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Mennonite Heritage Center to Host ‘Fanciful Fraktur Bird Workshop’ Mar. 8
Hear the birdsong break through the waning days of winter! Celebrate spring with the Fanciful Fraktur Bird workshop at the Mennonite Heritage Center (565 Yoder Road, Harleysville) on Mar. 8 from 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM. Instructor and Artist Emily Smucker-Beidler will introduce students to fraktur through the history and creation of one of its most…
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New Cook and Book Group Explores Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine
Experiment with historic recipes, while enjoying fun and fellowship with other history enthusiasts! Gather for the Mennonite Heritage Center’s How We Ate Cooking Adventure beginning Mar. 1, from 10:00-11:30 AM. This group will meet on the first Saturday of the month through September. The gathering is organized in celebration of the recent publication of How We Ate by local…
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Harleysville Hank Declares an Early Spring at the Annual Groundhog Extravaganza
Harleysville Hank has once again called for an early spring on Saturday, reports John Worthington for the Times Herald. More than 300 residents were delighted at the Mennonite Heritage Center’s tenth annual Harleysville Hank Groundhog Extravaganza. The event, hosted by the Harleysville Order of the Grundsow (HOG), took place in a reconstructed barn, featuring coffee,…
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Bring in Spring with the ‘Tulips in Winter’ Fraktur Workshop
In the midst of winter, dream of springtime tulips! Learn the art of fraktur at the “Tulips in Winter” workshop at the Mennonite Heritage Center, 565 Yoder Road, Harleysville, on Feb. 8 from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM. Instructor and Artist Emily Smucker-Beidler will introduce students to fraktur through the history and creation of one of its…
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Harleysville Hank Groundhog Day Extravaganza Celebrates 10 Years
Come one, come all to the Mennonite Heritage Center on the first day of February, where Harleysville Hank, local weather prognosticator, will announce either more weeks of winter or the start of spring. The 10th Annual Harleysville Hank Groundhog Day Extravaganza will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, beginning at 8:45 AM. Gather at the barn…
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A Splash of Color to Brighten Winter: Join the Paper Marbling Workshop at Mennonite Heritage Center
Have fun creating with your child and make beautiful art for family and friends! Taught by Bookbinder and Artisan Ramon Townsend, this class welcomes children and their guardians, as well as adults on their own. Parents are asked to stay with any children under the age of 13 (no extra charge for the parent). The…
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A Pickleball Boom Leads Harleysville Entrepreneurs to Launch Indoor Centers
Jim Cassady, a 55-year-old entrepreneur from Harleysville, recently transitioned from a 30-year career in the pharmaceutical industry to launch a new venture in the world of pickleball, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Feeling burned out from corporate life, Cassady wanted to find a fresh direction. He and his wife, Mia, who is…
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51st Apple Butter Frolic Will Be Celebrated at the Mennonite Heritage Center on Oct. 5
Enjoy farming, food, and fun at the 51st Annual Apple Butter Frolic at the Mennonite Heritage Center (565 Yoder Road, Harleysville) on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farming demonstrations, delicious traditional foods, old-time children’s activities, and time-honored crafts are all part of the day. Admission is $10 for anyone over 16,…
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Harleysville’s Philadelphia Folk Festival is Back and Better Than Ever with John Oates
After a one year hiatus, the Philadelphia Folk Festival in Harleysville is back with headliners John Oates and Gangstagrass, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, the Philadelphia Folk Society suspended its annual gathering following the passing of their cofounder Gene Shay and financial restructuring after the pandemic. Now, the 61st Folk Festival…
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At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, A Mother and Daughter Team Rescue Historic Pieces from Ending Up in Landfills
At Hartland Salvage in Harleysville, a mother-and-daughter team rescues historic pieces like doors, lights, and much more, and makes sure they do not end up in landfills, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “I was an antique dealer for a long time,” said Janet Hart, who owns Hartland Salvage with her daughter, Tracy Housley.…
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