Events Archives - Mennonite Heritage Center

‘Twas Seeding Time (Again)

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Written by Regina Wenger on July 9, 2025

Written for the occasion of the American bicentennial in 1976, the original edition of John L. Ruth’s ‘Twas Seeding Time offered the first account of the Mennonite experience during the Revolutionary War. Ruth’s text not only complicated more celebratory historical narratives of the Revolution, but it also contributed to the growing scholarly trend of telling history from the perspective of marginalized groups. ‘Twas Seeding Time joined other Mennonite projects responding to the patriotic fervor of the bicentennial.[1] The event appears

Opportunity and Conscience: A New Exhibit and an Evening on Immigration

Written by Steve Diehl on March 15, 2017

On Friday evening, April 28 at 6:30 p.m. we will hold our Heritage Banquet as a limited-seating dinner at the Heritage Center. Recent immigrants will share their stories, faith, and food, alongside of “Frederick Alderfer” an 18th century immigrant who will revive and present his story in our new exhibit. Tickets are $117 and funds raised will benefit the work of the Heritage Center and the communities of our visiting friends.

To reserve up to two (2) tickets, please CLICK HERE.

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