The fancy Dutch, also known as the church Dutch, did not belong to one of the Anabaptist, or plain, sects. The language, also known as Pennsylvania German, was spoken — or at least understood ...

Bradley K. Smith, assistant director and archivist of the Berks History Center, has been recognized for his work in promoting and helping to preserve the Pennsylvania Dutch language. The center ...

Instead, it is actually an example of Pennsylvania Dutch, a Germanic language that emerged in the 18th Century and is now mostly used by the Amish and Mennonite religious communities. Due to the ...

June 28 is officially designated by the state government to recognize the culture and language, which is also known as Pennsylvania Dutch. Wilkumm -- or welcome -- to Pennsylvania German Day 2024!

Feb. 29—When Bradley K. Smith introduced Pennsylvania Dutch language classes at the Berks History Center two years ago, he was hoping for a dozen or so students. "But suddenly, and much to our ...

Apr. 25—About 245 people, most of Pennsylvania German ancestry, celebrated the Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture during the 84th annual Pennsylvania Dutch Gathering of Berks County held at ...

An event celebrating Pennsylvania Dutch culture was held in Leesport ... The event celebrates the language, food and music brought to North America by a group of German settlers.

You say Groundhog Day, I say Grundsaudaag: how German and Swiss settlers in Pennsylvania created a new language – and a much-loved American holiday. So what exactly is Pennsylvania Dutch?