This MAP contains Perry County, Pennsylvania sites
that are relevant to Magdalena Briner Eby's life.
A map was included with each purchase of the book: Rug Hooking Traditions with Magdalana Briner Eby. If you purchased a book & would like an updated map, please fill out the Contact Us page & in the Comments/Question box, be sure to include: where you purchased the book, & ask for a... MBE Updated Map.
New places to visit on the updated map:
1. Magdalena Historic Marker --- The marker was specially erected for the 2020 Perry County Bicentennial & is a permanent marker, so you can visit it for years to come. For additional info, see our March 23, 2020 Blog post (below) & the Historical Society of Perry County Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2652902224741055&id=184484554916180
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| September 2019 - Historic Marker Installation Team. |
2. Magdalena "Original" Rug on Exhibit --- The Great-Granddaughter's Rug (page 41) was donated to the Historical Society of Perry County by the descendants of Magdalena. In 2019, the rug was on exhibit at the Blue Ball Tavern in Perry County. Because of the current COVID-19 situation, the rug is not currently on exhibit (as of July 2020). Be sure to check with the Historical Society of Perry County for updates: HistoricalSocietyOfPerryCounty.org Also, see their Facebook posts: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2391786377519309&id=184484554916180
& https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2394414883923125&id=184484554916180 |
| Gregg & Ellen Jacobs donating Magdalena's hooked rug, which is known as Great-Granddaughter's Rug, to the Historical Society of Perry County. |
If you would like to visit additional sites on the 2020 Perry County Bicentennial - Heritage Trail, here is the link: PerryCountyHeritageTrail.com
Please be respectful when visiting these sites.
Thank You & Enjoy the Beautiful Drive!
