by John Gingerich | Jun 5, 2019 | Blog, Stories
Pacific Northwest Mennonite Historical Society President Patricia (Yoder) Hershberger named in June 15, 1952 Words of Cheer Herald Bible Studies Honor Roll. There may be some other names on the list that you recognize.
by John Gingerich | May 8, 2019 | Blog, Stories
This 32 page document includes scanned pages displayed on poster boards, apparently for a congregational celebration. If anyone knows more about it, please let us know at pnmhs.volunteer@gmail.com. Thank You.
by John Gingerich | Feb 20, 2019 | Stories
Born to Naomi (Kauffman) and John Lederach, John Paul spent his early years living in the home adjacent to the Kropf Heritage Center on South Whiskey Hill Road and playing with friends along Rock Creek. His father, John Lederach, was the first full time pastor of Zion...
by John Gingerich | Oct 17, 2018 | Blog, Stories
Global Anabaptist Profile The Global Anabaptist Profile, a joint effort of the Institute for the Study of Global Anabaptism and Mennonite World Conference (MWC), provides a snapshot of the diversity of MWC member churches and invites them into conversation on...
by John Gingerich | May 12, 2018 | Stories
Thursday morning, May 10, the historical center was abuzz with Pennsylvania Dutch chatter as we entertained a group of visitors from Clark, Missouri. Names represented were Borntrager, Shetler, Petersheim, and Yoder. They were interested in the history of Amish in our...
by John Gingerich | Aug 14, 2017 | Blog, Stories
FILADELFIA, Paraguay (RNS) Violence tore through this close-knit, traditionally pacifist community on the night of March 11, 1944. All the more remarkable, its perpetrators and victims were all Mennonites. And they all belonged to rival Nazi factions. Since the end of...
