Abigail Smith grew up reading books written by her grandmother Mildred Jordan. “I read most of the children’s books, and all of the novels,” Smith said. Smith was far from the only one with a fondness ...

The holidays are filled with history — from tree cuttings, decorations and gift exchanges to caroling and family gatherings. And, of course, no holiday tradition would be complete without food. Some ...

Many people falsely assume Pennsylvania Dutch was historically spoken only by Old Order Amish and Mennonites, said Bradley K. Smith, archivist and associate director of the Berks History Center.

Thinking of trying something new in 2023? Maybe you can learn a new language or brush up on an old one. You'll have to act fast for these classes, as they are limited to 12 people. What will you be ...

Facebook brought them in and YouTube helped get them started, as dozens of eastern Pennsylvania residents gathered in Lehigh County for the preservation of something that once belonged to their ...

The Amish population in North America nearly doubles every 20 years, according to a 2023 study by Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College. This suggests the number of ...

For the last half century, the Palatines to America Genealogy Group has been a major force in helping people research their German-speaking ancestors. The organization’s name stems from the ...

Quilts, history and funnel cake are all coming together at the nation's premiere folklife festival. For the past 54 years, the Pennsylvania German Festival has attracted visitors and critical acclaim ...

A showcase of Pennsylvania Dutch culture finally makes its return. For the first time since 2019, the Kutztown Folk Festival will be held in its true form — with a host of family activities, shopping ...

It’s a language that was a cornerstone of life for European immigrants and is still spoken fluently in thriving Amish and Mennonite communities across North America and beyond. Longtime Lehigh Valley ...