The posts we have done for several years now that highlighted the activities at our annual East Perry Community Fair have been well-received. I think local folks who attended the fair like to see if they get included in the photos that are displayed, and folks that cannot attend the fair get a little taste … More Best Little Fair in the Land – Day 1
Celebrate Local Talent at our Local Art Show! Get ready to be inspired! The Lutheran Heritage Center is proud to host a Local Art Show, a vibrant celebration of creativity and craftsmanship from individuals with roots in Perry County. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just visiting, this is your chance to experience the artistic … More Museum Musings for Friday, September 19
I have written some stories about children of today’s highlighted couple, but now you will read the story of their Mom and Pop. I tell the story today because it is a very special birthday for Mom. Katharina Hermann was born on September 18, 1850, thus making today her 175th birthday. Katharina was the daughter … More Mom and Pop Knoll – Early Friedenberg Couple
I found another bicentennial birthday for today’s post. It just so happens that this birthday boy has had a portion of his story told on this blog before. A few days ago, Fred Eggers wrote a wonderful article about the East Perry Community Fair, and he is also the author of the story about Carl … More Bates County Bracher’s Bicentennial Birthday
You will be reading the story of a pair of Perry County characters who were married on today’s date. Most of the lives of the husband and wife in this tale take place in the city of Perryville. I will begin with the groom. Carl Heinrich Sommer was born on April 25, 1865, the son … More Henry Sommer’s Frog Stories
It is Fair Week in Altenburg. In my opinion, Fred Eggers is the best person to tell the history of the East Perry Community Fair, and that is what you are getting today. Fred is in his 45th year of being the Publicity Chairman for the Fair. He has served 24 years on the Fair … More The Origins of The Best Little Fair in the Land
Today’s birthday girl was a life-long single person. I will attempt to tell her story today. Ida Katharine Kraml was born on September 14, 1880, thus making today her 145th birthday. Ida was the daughter of Gottlieb and Anna Maria (Lichtenegger) Kraml. Her father had previously been married to Franziska Pichler, but she died in … More Ida Kraml – Unattached, Yet Attached
I got to thinking about people who would be celebrating their 200th birthday during 2025. It almost certainly means that they were born in Germany and if they were part of the original immigration in 1839, they would have been about 14 or 15 years old. Under normal circumstances, that would also mean that they … More Uniontown Postmaster’s Bicentennial Birthday
Unlike last week, when Friday—and therefore my blog post—crept up on me, I’ve spent a good bit of time this week thinking about what I might write today. Several ideas came to mind. However, this morning, as I reflected on all that has happened and been remembered over the past few days, a hymn kept … More Museum Musings for Friday, September 12
As a result of a misunderstanding, I was not able to research for a new story today, so I found this old story to re-share. It tells the tale of a husband and wife that were both born on this date, September 11th. The husband would be 136 years old today, and his wife would … More A Birth Date Couple
