Did you know Columbia, Pennsylvania is the first place where the term “underground railroad” described the network to freedom that Black people created and carried out? People of conscience among white communities supported this freedom movement too, including some Mennonites. We are collaborating with the African American Historical Society of South Central PA to offer […]
Most families in America have descended from immigrants or immigrated themselves. It is an experience that many of us share, even though we may not know our individual story. Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society explores this compelling and sometimes contentious topic with online storytelling and discussion when it hosts Andrew Bodden and Ken Sensenig of Mennonite […]