All Things Amish–Menno-Hof in Shipshewana
When you visit Shipshewana, one of the first things you notice is the big red barn on South Van Buren as you’re driving through town. The Menno-Hof was actually built in a traditional barn-raising with the help of local the local Amish and Mennonite communities. I was in Shipshe the last 2 summers to research my books, Falling to Pieces, A Perfect Square and Material Witness. What better place to start, than an interactive museum?
See where the Anabaptists had their beginning in a Swiss courtyard and how they were persecuted for their faith in the dungeon. Travel with the Anabaptists down the cobblestone streets of Holland and board a 17th century sailing boat on a journey to America and freedom.
Now that’s a new kind of museum, and yes .. my husband and I le
arned a lot. I hope if you’re in Shipshe, you’ll stop by. And if you’re NOT in Shipshe, click over to their site. A virtual stop is the next best thing.
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Wow that was alot of fun and so interesting I felt like I was actually there and I really do want to go.
I have been once in my lifetime and would so love to go again…thank-you for taking me back. When my husband and I went we stayed in a small little cabin there we got up the next day and went to the flee market which was awesome then we got to take a carriage ride. At the time I had never heard of the Amish so needless to say I was fasinated it was a remarkable experience and I really do want to go again…
Geri Kelley
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Geri, the cabin sounds so cozy! We will have to try that next time we go! : )
thanks for sharing!
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Teela, you are welcome. : ) Have a great day.
Very interesting story. I wish i could have been there.
Jean, it’s an awesome place. Very HANDS-on exhibits … and tells you a lot about the persecution of the Amish people in Europe.
An event will be taking place there during the quilt festival in June- from the 20-24. I am looking forward to seeing the Mennonite and Amish quilts. There will also be Amish and Men. ladies there quilting. Oh, I just found out that I can go to The Carriage House for a half day of hand quilting with a group of Amish ladies, with four quilts set up on frames. For a small amount of money you can join the quilting bee and have a gourmet box lunch. Two hours of hand quilting, WOW!!
That would be amazing, Karla … though they’d probably pay me NOT to quilt with them. ha ha ha. Maybe by June I will have improved with my stitching!!!!
Interesting – thanks for sharing.
Ann
Thank you for sharing this Vannetta. I am so looking forward to A Perfect Square and Material Witness…I love how you write about the Amish enter acting in the English world so to speak…Thanks again God bless you.
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