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THE POW-WOW PRINCIPLE: Pennsylvania German Folk Healing

Journey back to the Old World origins of pow-wow. Learn how it evolved in Pennsylvania and quietly flourished, side by side with the culture's main streamed practices. From its beginnings in the 19th century to the famous 20th century "Hex Murder" in York County, learn how pow-wow changed the ways in which Pennsylvania Germans were viewed.

Presenter Candace Kintzer Perry is curator at the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. This program is made possible through the Pennsylvania Humanities Council.

For more information call 610-272-0297. Society Headquarters is handicapped accessible with off-street parking.

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