The first wave of immigrants here came from Germany
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Күн бұрынIt was religious persecution in Europe that brought Mennonites and Brethren, who held similar beliefs, to the United States in the 1700s. Descendants of the earliest immigrants share their families’ stories of hardship, hard work, peace and pacifism. The uncommon diversity in the area today may owe to the practices of kindness and welcome, as many new immigrants have sought refuge here.
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@jeffishee6456 4 ай бұрын
A superb glimpse into our cultural history. Well done, VPM!
@LilyoftheValeyrising 4 ай бұрын
We’re English and German. We came to America in 1977. Currently residing in PA from MD.
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