Monthly Archives: February 2026

You never know what you’ll see at The John Updike Childhood Home

Posted on February 8, 2026 by John Updike Society

Updike’s classmates sensed that the “Bard of Plowville” had a very good chance of becoming a famous artist or writer, so they saved scraps of paper, signed photos, and other memorabilia, many of which are displayed at The John Updike … Continue reading →

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Donors gift framed hand-drawn map of Shillington

Posted on February 1, 2026 by John Updike Society

On Jan. 24, 2026, The John Updike Childhood Home museum received another one-of-a-kind display item, thanks to the generosity of Gary and Deb Knerr. The Knerrs presented the museum with a hand-drawn map of Shillington, created by Barry Nelson, Shillington … Continue reading →