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.
Lillian Geisler, a native of Millersville, Pennsylvania, graduated in 1936 from Millersville State Teachers College where her father was the chef at the college’s dining hall. When she accepted a ...
The 83rd Baerricks Kaundy Pennsylfawnisch Deitsch Fersommling (Berks County Pennsylvania German Gathering) celebrated the Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture. About 250 people enjoyed an ...
Researchers at Maastricht University have won one of this year’s Ig Nobel prizes, awarded for scientific achievements that first make people laugh, then make them think. The Ig Nobel “peace prize” ...
If you’re an international, improving your Dutch skills can be a real challenge. It’s especially difficult if you live in a place where English is increasingly becoming the de facto language in cafes ...