Culture & Memory
The history, symbols, and stories of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
The world that Powwow grows from — its hex signs, its history, and the dialect of the Pennsylvania Dutch.
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Hex Signs
The history and meaning of Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs, from their origins as barn decorations to their modern talismanic use.
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Rehmeyer Memorium
A memorial to Nelson Rehmeyer, a York County Powwower murdered in 1928, whose story inspired Robert Phoenix's commitment to the tradition.
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Speak Pennsylvania Dutch
An introduction to learning the spoken Pennsylvania Dutch language for those interested in Powwow and PA German culture.