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.

Lillian Geisler, a native of Millersville, Pennsylvania, graduated in 1936 from Millersville State Teachers College where her father was the chef at the college’s dining hall. When she accepted a ...

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 ...

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.

Scrapple is a traditional Pennsylvania-Dutch dish that’s made from the unused parts of a pig, stewed and chopped up, then ...

From the Belsnickel to Fasnacht Day, the Pennsylvania Dutch have a special way of celebrating holidays. Even mainstream traditions associated with Easter and Groundhog's Day have roots in PA Dutch ...

The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is piloting a program to get native Pennsylvania Dutch speakers certified as court interpreters. For the first time, Pennsylvania Dutch-speaking ...

Editor's note: This story has been updated from its original post on Nov. 9, 2018. We know it's been circled on your calendar all year long. Today is National Scrapple Day. It's Pennsylvania Dutch ...