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2014 Heritage Day Festival

Posted on Jul 24, 2014 in events, featured

2014 Heritage Day Festival

2014 Heritage Day Events

This year’s Heritage Day events include celebrating the 280th anniversary of our landing in Georgia at 11:00 AM in the Jerusalem church sanctuary.

Dr. Thomas Müller-Bahlke, born in 1959, is since 2003 director of the Francke Foundations in Halle. Studies of Medieval and Modern History in Göttingen, 1991 PhD on "The founding of the Lutheran Church in North America in the 18th century." From 1992 to 2003 he was as an archivist at the Francke Foundations, since 1993, Acting Curator of Art and Natural History chamber.

Dr. Thomas Müller-Bahlke, born in 1959, is since 2003 director of the Francke Foundations in Halle. Studies of Medieval and Modern History in Göttingen, 1991 PhD on “The founding of the Lutheran Church in North America in the 18th century.” From 1992 to 2003 he was as an archivist at the Francke Foundations, since 1993, Acting Curator of Art and Natural History chamber.

Our speaker for the program is Dr. Mueller Bahlke, (currently working on the letters of Johann Ernst Bergmann, the last pastor to Ebenezer from Germany).  He will speak on “Through your fatherly communication“ The Salzburger settlements in Ebenezer and the worldwide network of the Halle Pietism.

Euchee (Yuchi) Indians

Poster Contest

The Museum will be open with the Market Platz as usual, along with the Loest Research Library for viewing.

Membership tent is located next to the museum for sign in before the meeting and a table to help new members apply.  Dues can also be paid at that time.

Various activities for children as usual will be located on the grounds.

This year we are strongly integrated with the Jerusalem WELCA organization in hosting arts and crafts as they relate to our history.

Lemonade will be available to foster memories in our children as we fondly remember.