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Visit to National Museum of Industrial History

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Randy

We traveled to Bethlehem for a special visit to the National Museum of Industrial History at the Steel Stacks complex. Check it out at nmih.org and plan a visit! A special printing exhibit will open there soon. We’ll post details here.

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Frank Romano Visit

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Randy

Frank Romano, Professor Emeritus of the Museum of Printing in Haverhill (that’s pronounced HAY-verill) Massachusetts was in the area at the invite of Paul from the print shop and I was able to spend two days touring around the County. … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Print-o-rama

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Randy

Two of us were able to travel to the Smithsonian for a letterpress event sponsored by the American Printing History Association. Several Kelsey’s were set up for kids (including us) to print souvenirs. A small assortment of interesting items from … Continue reading →

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Craft Day at the Museum

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Randy

Stop by Saturday, June 24th from 10 AM until 4 PM for the expanded Annual Craft Day at the Museum. This year some more crafters, live music, food, and special activities for kids! The print shop will be open for … Continue reading →

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Charter Day at the Ephrata Cloister

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Randy

Three of us were guest printers at the Ephrata Cloister during Charter Day, a day when all PA state historic properties are open free. The day was very cold and the print shop there was only slightly better heated than … Continue reading →

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Come See Us at the Letterpress Fair!!!

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Randy
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Crafts at the Museum Saturday, June 11

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Randy

Our annual little gathering of traditional craftsman at the Historical Society is Saturday from 10 to 4. Stop by and see some scroll saw work, tatting, printing, and other crafrs. It’s free.

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Christmas Open House @ HSCV

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Randy

Come by the Historical Society on the corner of Main and Oak streets December 6 from 1 – 4 PM. We’ll be printing a special card in the print shop, there are special displays, music, decorations, and of course, COOKIES!

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Come See the Itinerant Printer October 10!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Randy

Saturday, October 10, 2015 – 9AM until Noon (at least) Chris Fritton, the Itinerant Printer, is visiting letterpress printshops across America, producing unique prints at each venue culled from their idiosyncratic collections of antique wood type, metal type, cuts, ornaments, and … Continue reading →

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Print Shop Apprentices Ride in Style in Ephrata Fair Parade

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Randy

Apprentices Madelyn and Isaac rode on the back of a new Mustang to represent the Future, following an antique car that included two costumed Historical Society members riding in the rumble seat. A banner preceded both with the Society’s motto: Preserving … Continue reading →

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