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
On Fridays from May through September, Strasburg offers Hostling Tours — a behind-the-scenes look at how these steam-driven behemoths are … 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
Although known for the Battle of Gettysburg when it comes to American history, Adams County has a rich backstory when … Continue reading
Hersheypark has announced a brand new attraction – Hershey Triple Tower, which will have three different drop towers! The drop … Continue reading
The Artist-in-Residence is a new program at the battlefield. McGraw said that artists have always gone to the battlefield to … 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