Presentation Abstract:
To define Pennsylvania Deutsch is to first consider, what is it? Language, culture, customs, religion, geography or all of the above. What makes those recognized past and present as Pennsylvania Dutch? Basically, they are set apart by the beliefs and origins of those who immigrated and the push factors that made them leave Europe. Over time, some groups have evolved, others have not.
This presentation will address basic wh questions that define who they are- such as:
- How did the Pennsylvania Dutch get named?
- What is Pennsylvania Dutch?
- Who speaks/spoke Pennsylvania Dutch?
- Where did the Pennsylvania Dutch live in Europe?
- When did they come to America?
- Why did they come to America?
- Where did they settle in America?
- How did they live?
- How have they continued today?