11:00 am,
Saturday,
September 7, 2002
Library Gallery and College Mennonite Church
"A Celebration of Freinschaft: Friendship and Family Ties in Amish and Mennonite Communities"
An event co-sponsored by the Mennonite Historical Library and the Mennonite-Amish Museum Committee of Goshen College featuring:
- a guided tour of the exhibit "Friendship Quilts and Family Records" by Faye Peterson, curator, followed by a short presentation on Female Friendship in Amish-Mennonite communities
- a luncheon and celebration of the long-awaited book by Joe Springer on the Montbeliard Church Register
- a "Family History" fair featuring displays and recent publications by local genealogical groups and historical societies
Contact: John Roth, phone (574) 535-7433, email johndr@goshen.edu