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.

The Berks History Center announced the continuation of its in-person and online Pennsylvania Dutch Language Classes which offer an immersive experience in the culture of the Pennsylvania Dutch.

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 ...

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 ...

Pennsylvania farmers markets serving classic Pennsylvania Dutch fare, from baked goods to hearty comfort foods rooted in ...

Today is Fasnacht Day.What is a fasnacht, what's the history behind the celebration and where can you get them? Read on to learn! What is a fasnacht?Fastnachts are pastries that are similar to ...

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 ...

LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) – Pennsylvania is home to over a dozen amusement parks, and two of them are found in the Midstate. One of those amusement parks is Hersheypark and the other is Dutch Wonderland ...