Author Archives: John Updike Society

First open-hours Saturday a success

Posted on December 6, 2021 by John Updike Society

Twenty locals visited The John Updike Childhood Home on the first Saturday of limited regular hours (12-2pm), Director of Education Maria Lester reported. With a Christmas tree in the parlor the feeling was festive, and a half dozen children also … Continue reading →

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John Updike Childhood Home tradition begins

Posted on December 6, 2021 by John Updike Society

They say good things come in small packages. Surprising things, too. When Updike house Director of Education Maria Lester opened a package recently, she found a smiling John Updike ornament. On the back of the ornament: “Ho Ho Ho! Casting … Continue reading →

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Updike house sponsors holiday ornament contest

Posted on November 7, 2021 by John Updike Society
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Updike house establishes regular hours

Posted on November 6, 2021 by John Updike Society

Maria Lester, Director of Education for The John Updike Childhood Home, said that the museum will be open to the public with regular hours on Saturdays from 12-2 p.m., beginning Dec. 4, 2021. The only exceptions will be major holiday … Continue reading →

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John Updike Childhood Home director moves on

Posted on October 18, 2021 by John Updike Society

Alvernia University professor Sue Guay, who has served as director of The John Updike Childhood Home since October 2017, has stepped down from that post to concentrate on sweeping changes in the communications program at Alvernia. Under new president John … Continue reading →

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Updike Society partners with Governor Mifflin School District

Posted on September 16, 2021 by John Updike Society

Updike’s Shillington Jr. High and High School, now renamed, are “all in” for the grand opening of The John Updike Childhood Home. Governor Mifflin School District donated items pertaining to their most famous alum—John Updike—that will be on display as … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Historic Marker dedication set for October 2

Posted on August 10, 2021 by John Updike Society

After a year of postponement due to COVID-19, the Pennsylvania Historic Marker Dedication Ceremony and Grand Opening of The John Updike Childhood Home, 117 Philadelphia Ave., in Shillington, Pa., will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 2, 2021. … Continue reading →

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Plaque dedication postponed indefinitely

Posted on July 25, 2020 by John Updike Society

The John Updike Society has been advised by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission that because of Covid 19 we need to postpone the October 3 unveiling of an Official State Historical Marker and plaque celebrating the John Updike Childhood … Continue reading →

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Updike house plaque to be unveiled on October 3, 2020

Posted on July 2, 2020 by John Updike Society

To be unveiled on an exterior wall on October 3, 2020, along with a Pennsylvania Historical Marker:

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PECO Foundation continues John Updike Childhood Home support

Posted on December 29, 2019 by John Updike Society

The New York City-based PECO Foundation has continued their multi-year support of The John Updike Society’s efforts to preserve The John Updike Childhood Home and turn it into a museum. This year’s donation was $5000. PECO Foundation’s principals, Constance and … Continue reading →

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