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- It’s now widely accepted that it was via the folk traditions of medieval German Christians, brought to Pennsylvania by their Lutheran ancestors, that eventually gave rise to hex signs and barn stars. Whether their magic is literal or figurative, they remain a powerful symbol of Pennsylvania’s distinct and complex German heritage.
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The hex sign, originating at the Kutztown Folk Festival in 1950, became an immediate popular success and was swept to the forefront of the resurgence of popularity of the Pennsylvania Dutch culture in the 1960s.
Mar 22, 2019 · Due to rapid land development, suburbanization, changes in ownership, and economic circumstances, the range of visual expression in Pennsylvania barns of the region has diminished, leaving behind fragmented rural landscapes.
Painted barn stars in circular borders are a common sight on Pennsylvania Dutch barns in central and southeastern Pennsylvania, especially in Berks County, Lancaster County, and Lehigh County. However, the modern decoration of barns is a late development in Pennsylvania Dutch folk art.
The discovery by hex sign artist Eric Claypoole of a barn star dated 1819 on the Snyder barn near Lenhartsville raises the possibility that barn decorations occurred much earlier than previously believed (Map 1).
May 26, 2023 · If you’ve ever driven through Pennsylvania Dutch country, chances are you’ve seen either hex signs, barn stars or both. But do you know the difference between the two or how each tradition came to be?
May 25, 2008 · Rural landscapes, even amid an assault from housing developers, remain dotted with Pennsylvania barns emblazoned with stars and hex signs painted 150 years ago.
