Monthly Archives: July 2026

Updike house Summer Creative Writing Workshop for Teens wraps up

Posted on July 19, 2026 by John Updike Society

Under the direction of Dr. Maria Lester and with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the inaugural free Summer Creative Writing Workshop at the John Updike Childhood Home concluded—after perhaps giving a boost to a new generation of … Continue reading →

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Former Updike house owners visit and share treasures

Posted on July 19, 2026 by John Updike Society

David and Linda Stuckert, who owned 117 Philadelphia Avenue before Niemczyk-Hoffman bought the building, visited the house near the end of June, 2026. Now residing in Indianapolis, Ind., the Stuckerts donated a signed book by John Updike, an envelope and … Continue reading →