Schuhplattlers Participate in Folk Fair (from the Monthly Progress in 1978)

JUNE, 1978 - Haidy Krueger reports on the Schuhplattler Group's participation in the Philadelphia Folk Fair! #UGHSchuhplattler50

First Performance of the Schuhplattler Group at Kirchweih Harvest Festival (from the Monthly Progress in 1976)

NOVEMBER, 1976 - Toni Kreutzer reports on the Kirchweih Harvest Festival and records for history the first organized performance of the Schuhplattler Group! #UGHSchuhplattler50

In Retrospect, by Andy Weyershaeuser, (from the Monthly Progress in 1999)

Andy Sr. makes his observation about our dancers and soccer teams in 1999 following championships and gold medals!

Hail to the Champs, (from the Monthly Progress in 1965)

June 27, 2025 marks the 60th Anniversary of the 1965 US Amateur Cup Final! Let's look back on that legendary match:

1997 & 2003 Gaufest Photo Collages from the Archive

As preparations are being made for the 30. Gaufest in July, we hope you enjoy looking back at the memories of two great past events, the 16. Gaufest in 1997 and the 19. Gaufest in 2003!

“BUWE WAS HAโ€™MER HEIT?” by Emily Fricker in 2015

Read Emily Fricker's 2015 writing on the Sport Club Kirchweih of the 1950s!

About “Mei Rosmarein,” by Emily Fricker in 2014

Read Emily Fricker's 2014 writing on the Rosmarein & the Kirchweih!

Kirchweih Group in the 1950s

The Philadelphia “Kerweihs,” by Emily Fricker in 2012

Read Emily Fricker's 2012 history of the Philadelphia "Kerweihs."