2026
Penn Dry Goods

Penn Dry Goods benefits
the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center

Friday May 15 2026, 10am - 5pm

Saturday, May 16, 2026, 10am - 3pm

We’ve reimagined Penn Dry Goods for 2026! Come join us!

Drawing on the Heritage Center’s extensive collection of textiles demonstrating centuries of Pennsylvania artistry, Penn Dry Goods 2026 will bring together historic textile enthusiasts. As in other years, you will be able to attend lectures and talk to experts. We will also bring back the successful rummage sale that provided treasure hunters with fabric, notions, and historic patterns and books. A limited number of dealers focused on historic textile dry goods will round out participants’ shopping experience. Oh, and of course, great food!

New this year

‍ ‍Quilt identification workshop‍ ‍Textile conservation workshop

Demonstrations

Friday

9:00–1:00 braided rugs by Noel Brooke

11:00–3:00 quilting by Jamee Pemberton

noon–2:00 spinning by Charlotte Puff

Saturday

9:00–3:00 knitting and sewing by Laura (Olsen) Reinhart

9:00–2:00 braided rugs by Noel Brooke

11:00–3:00 quilting by Jamee Pemberton

noon–2:00 spinning by Charlotte Puff