The Delicious Apple Podcast

Paul and Mae Pitzer Recall Their Early Farming Days

As part of Donald Horst's 1990's fruit-grower interviews, Donald here sits down with Paul and Mae Pitzer who tell of their farming in their early married life and disclose fascinating specifics about growing fruit in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Brought to you by the Biglerville Historical and Preservation Society.                  Check us out at: National Apple Museum Website [http://www.nationalapplemuseum.com/] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=national%20apple%20museum] Podcast music is Scott Joplin's Pleasant Moments, performed by Gerluz and used by license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode] from Musopen

A History of the Hemlock Inn

From her earliest childhood, Karen Neiderer remembers helping her grandma and Poppy Heyser at their famed Hemlock Inn, a landmark in the narrows just north of Arendtsville, PA.  Karen shares her memories of playing around "named rocks" in the Conewago Creek, chopping veggies, washing dishes and cousin mischief that made her childhood so wonderful. View Photos of the Hemlock Inn in our online archive. [https://l.forever.com/8arMj3-q] Photos include a painting of The Hemlock Inn and Karen's grandparents, Beulah and Charles Elmer (Charlie) Heyser and their extended family. (along with Karen's aunt and uncle, Margaret and Willie Burcham, who took over the inn after her grandparents). Brought to you by the Biglerville Historical and Preservation Society.                  Check us out at: National Apple Museum Website [http://www.nationalapplemuseum.com/] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=national%20apple%20museum] Podcast music is Scott Joplin's Pleasant Moments, performed by Gerluz and used by license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode] from Musopen

Eco-Certified Greens Fruit Farm-An Interview with The Hrickos

Bobby and Sara Hricko are four generation fruit farmers from the Elysburg Area. They share fascinating information about their lives and sustainable farming and marketing in today's fruit-growing market.  Greens Fruit Farm: https://www.greensfruitfarm.com/ [https://www.greensfruitfarm.com/] Brought to you by the Biglerville Historical and Preservation Society.                  Check us out at: National Apple Museum Website [http://www.nationalapplemuseum.com/] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=national%20apple%20museum] Podcast music is Scott Joplin's Pleasant Moments, performed by Gerluz and used by license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode] from Musopen

Thomas Brothers Famous Country Store: Past, Present, and Future

Dave Thomas, nephew of the owners of the Thomas Brothers Famous Country Store in Biglerville, PA shares the past, present, and future of this northern Adams County landmark. Mr. Thomas spoke at the Biglerville Historical and Preservation Society's Annual meeting on November 16, 2024. Check us out at: National Apple Museum Website [http://www.nationalapplemuseum.com/] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=national%20apple%20museum] Podcast music is Scott Joplin's Pleasant Moments, performed by Gerluz and used by license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode] from Musopen

Bill Sterrett Remembers President Eisenhower in Adams County

Join The National Apple Museum's Cindy Heller as she interviews William (Bill) Sterrett. In this fascinating glimpse into the rural and cosmopolitan world of Adams County in the 1950's and 60's, Bill relates his interactions with President Eisenhower as his recommender for West Point and fellow church member. Check us out at: National Apple Museum Website [http://www.nationalapplemuseum.com/] Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=national%20apple%20museum] Podcast music is Scott Joplin's Pleasant Moments, performed by Gerluz and used by license [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/legalcode] from Musopen