Both Schweitzer and standard barns in the region are frequently found with a practical large earthen bank at its rear, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Pennsylvania Dutch
Police at first labeled the murder as nothing more than the outcome of yet another “hillbilly mountain feud.” In Mummey’s … Continue reading
Today, about 136 Mennonite Plain Dutch families call the Kutztown area home, an increase of almost 40% in the last … Continue reading
By 1890, usage of Pennsylvania Dutch, a primarily oral language with roots in 18th-century German immigration to North America, reached … Continue reading
“Dutch Treats” contains more than 100 recipes from the 25 counties that form the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country, replete … Continue reading
We last talked about all things Pennsylvania Dutch back in July, when I shared some reader memories of a Pa. … Continue reading
Have you been lucky enough to see a Snallygaster?Accounts of the Snallygaster of Western Maryland are said to date to … Continue reading
Living among both the Amish people of Lancaster County and newer (1949) Colony of Old Order Mennonite Plain People at … Continue reading
Bread, the staff of life in provincial times, was more than a dietary staple and in many 18th century households … Continue reading
The German and Swiss immigrants who settled here in the 18th century brought with them a tradition of lively and … Continue reading
While eateries like the ones mentioned in the article have become incredibly popular it should be noted that truly authentic Pennsylvania Dutch … Continue reading
The article mentions that some couples invite English friends to their weddings. That would certainly make for an interesting experience. … Continue reading