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McConnell stepping down
Reading Eagle, Pa. via Yahoo News· 3 months agoFeb. 29—When Bradley K. Smith introduced Pennsylvania Dutch language classes at the Berks History Center two years ago, he was hoping for a dozen or so students. "But suddenly, and much to our ...
Berks History Center to offer virtual classes in Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture
Reading Eagle, Pa. via Yahoo News· 1 year agoJan. 3—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 ...
The origins of Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil
Associated Press via Yahoo News· 4 months agoThe spotlight will be on Gobbler’s Knob in western Pennsylvania early Friday morning, when handlers of a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil will announce...
In yearly Pennsylvania tradition, Amish communities hold spring auctions to support fire departments
WHTM via Yahoo News· 3 months agoGORDONVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A couple hundred used buggies — horses not included — were lined up and...
Celebration of Pennsylvania Dutch farm life coming to Kutztown University
Reading Eagle, Pa. via Yahoo News· 2 years agoSep. 19—Kutztown University's Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center this weekend will host Heemet Fescht, a celebration of the harvest and Pennsylvania Dutch farm life. The free event ...