History columnist Richard L.T. Orth releases book ‘Folk Religion of PA Dutch’

For almost three centuries, the Pennsylvania Dutch — descended from Swiss, French, and German immigrants from Germany during the 17th & 18th Centuries — have practiced white magic, known in their dialect as Braucherei (from the German “brauchen,” to use) or more commonly referred to as Powwowing, and conversely, some engaged in black magic or Hexerei…

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Sigal Museum to host PA Dutch Pow-wow and music cultural talks

→ Sigal Museum to host community educational historical events in June and July - themorningcall.com There are two PA Dutch culture related events listed here that caught my eye but others will be of ...

Hex murder victim’s granddaughter carries on powwow legacy

→ Mike Argento: Hex murder victim's granddaughter carries on powwow legacy - The York Daily Record Although the blame for Rehmeyer's death ultimate rests on the souls of the three men ...

‘Witch’ murdered in Pennsylvania Dutch country over hex

Police at first labeled the murder as nothing more than the outcome of yet another “hillbilly mountain feud.” In Mummey’s case, though, there was something more sinister. Local lore had cast ...

Pennsylvania’s real hex magic

→ Pennsylvania's real hex magic - The York Daily Record Along with the government's efforts - via the school system - to eradicate the use of Pennsilfaanisch Deitsch dialect there was also a campaign undertaken ...

Mountain Folklore: Finding Mountain Mary’s grave

→ Mountain Folklore: Finding Mountain Mary's grave | Reading Eagle → Or try first link of search results to read the article.

“Powwowing in Pennsylvania: Healing Rituals of the Dutch Country”

In this issue of Glencairn Museum News we explore our current exhibition (open through October 29, 2017), which features artifacts, documents and photographs illustrating a wide range of expression within ...

A witness to the York County Hex murder passes

→ Mike Argento: A witness to the Hex murder passes - The York Daily Record Jeannette Harvey's father was friends with Nelson Rehmeyer, the victim in the infamous 1928 Hex murder in southern ...

Old tradition of powwow quietly survives in Berks County

→ The secret healers: Old tradition of powwowquietly survives in some corners of Berks County

‘Hex Hollow’ film: Reactions from the families

Members of the Rehmeyer and Blymire families said the "Hex Hollow" film showed an accurate portrayal of the Hex Murder. Source: 'Hex Hollow' film: Reactions from the families

Catharine Eberth: Healing a family tradition, from mother to daughter

Catharine Eberth, who died at age 77 in 1903, was a well-known practitioner of powwowing. Source: History Book: Healing a family tradition, from mother to daughter | Reading Eagle - NEWS

Patrick Donmoyer to speak in Ephrata on Pennsylvania Dutch folk medicine

→ Head of German center to speak in Ephrata on folk medicine - Reading Eagle This is a free lecture that will be given by Patrick Donmoyer at the Ephrata Public Library ...

VIDEO | ‘Hex Hollow’ documentary to hit screen in York, Pa.

The documentary 'Hex Hollow' is set to hit the big screen in York, Pa., next week. Its screening and subsequent distribution is sure to bring widespread attention to this case, ...