Almost since the founding of America, there have been many illiterate peasants who have followed the lead of Ministers and educated citizens whose wisdom has helped them survive farming in the North ...
Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X With several PA Dutchmen and women approaching their 100th birthday, together with fellow aging countrymen from ...
Dutch folklore is filled with strange creatures, eerie spirits, and mysterious legends. These stories were passed down through generations to explain the unknown and warn against danger. From water ...
If you are interested in Pennsylvania Dutch culture and folklore, chances are you have heard of Don Yoder. “In many ways he was the ‘dean’ of Pennsylvania Dutch studies,” said Don Kraybill, the ...