PA Dutch 101

The Food of the Pennsylvania Dutch Lecture
2025-12-11 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Schlow Library, 211 South Allen Street, State College, PA, 16801, United States
The Food of the Pennsylvania Dutch: journey through the cultural and culinary history of the Pennsylvania Dutch as we discuss their foodways and their stories. Shoo-Fly Pie, Sauerkraut, Scrapple, Schnitz un Gnepp, Seimaage, and much more will all be highlighted and discussed.

The Broken Spokes play Christmas On The Farm!
2025-12-06 12:00 - 13:00 | PA German Cultural Heritage Center, 15155 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA, 19530, United States
Join us for some great PA Dutch themed holiday music during “Christmas on the Farm!” Indulge your interest in regional folk culture at Christmas on the Farm: a celebration of the holiday season and PA German Christmas traditions. Featuring visits from the Belsnickel, live music in the barnyard, traditional crafts, folklife demonstrations, hearth-cooking, farm animals, children’s activities, and more. Located on the historic Sharadin Farmstead at 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, the event is free, fun, and educational for the whole family.

The Broken Spokes at Kutztown Beneficial Association
2025-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Kutztown Beneficial Association, 310 Noble Street, Kutztown, PA, 19530, United States
Join the Broken Spokes for a night of great Old Timey music, stories and jokes!

Pennsylvania German Futures Conference
2025-11-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Kutztown University, 15155 Kutztown Road, Kutztown, PA, 19530, United States
I will be joining a panel of other PA Dutch experts as we discuss the current state of the Pennsylvania Dutch language and where we think the language will be going in the years to come.

Hiwwe wie Driwwe 2 - American Premiere!
2025-11-02 16:00 - 18:00 | Colonial Theater Phoenixville, 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, 19460, United States
Join us in concert with Historic Trappe for the American premiere of “Hiwwe wie Driwwe 2”! Hiwwe wie Driwwe 2 is the successful sequel to “Hiwwe wie Driwwe: The Roots of the Pennsylvania Dutch.” The documentary tells the story of the Palatinate region of Germany and the Pennsylvania Dutch through the eyes of Monji el Beji, a musician from the Pfalz.

PA Dutch Worship Service
2025-09-07 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Jacob’s Stone UCC, 5152 Stone Church Road, Glenville, PA, 17329, United States
Worship in English and PA Dutch with Pastor Patti Miller and expert Douglas Madenford. Sing hymn verses in PA Dutch and English with minister of music Jonas Sterner and hear a message that includes PA Dutch language, bringing back fond memories of the past and connecting us to our rich heritage. Join us for a free lunch to include hog maw and other traditional food.
