Twelve generations later, we still speak the language that our forefathers brought with them across the Atlantic: Pennsylvania Dutch (Pennsylvaanisch Deitsch, or PD). There are very few immigrant ...

Instead, "Dutch" is a corruption of "Deutsch," meaning German, and most of the early immigrants came from the German-speaking ...

The 84th annual Fersommling was held at the Leesport Farmer's Market banquet hall. The event celebrates the language, food and music brought to North America by a group of German settlers. It featured ...

Opportunities were provided for speaking and singing in PA Dutch during three sessions for the children (and the children at heart). Three speakers presented interesting information about the PA ...

Pennsylvania German — synonymous to Pennsylvania Dutch, the heritage celebrated ... which traces its roots to the German-speaking immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. But no state shows ...

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.