Sponsored by：
Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA)
Berks History Center
Join us for a day dedicated to Pennsylvania Dutch language and culture, by the American Translators Association’s German Language Division (GLD).
📅 Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT
Location: Southern Market, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Continuing Education Credits:
ATA: 5 CEPs, AOPC: 5 CEUs, CCHI: 5 Hrs.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Event Highlights:
- Keynote Speaker: Professor Mark Louden from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, author of Pennsylvania Dutch: The Story of an American Language.
- Program Topics:
- History and current status of Pennsylvania Dutch
- Gaps in interpreting services for the Plain community
- Opportunities to learn Pennsylvania Dutch
- Optional Gathering: Friday, July 18th, 2025 at 2:30pm – Group Tour for up to 25 people at the Hans Herr House on Willow Street, about 15 minutes (by car) from Lancaster. Register by emailing: mail@leubetranslation.com
For EVENT PROGRAM and more details, please visit: GLD In-Person Events
PA Dutch Day – Things to Do
We look forward to welcoming you to this enriching event!
The DVTA Board of Directors
Berks History Center: Founded in 1869, the Berks History Center (BHC) preserves and shares the rich heritage of Berks County, Pennsylvania. Located in downtown Reading, BHC operates a dynamic museum and the Henry Janssen Library—an essential resource for genealogists and researchers. The organization engages the community through exhibitions, educational programs, events like the annual Road Ramble driving tour, and classes in Pennsylvania Dutch. BHC also publishes The Historical Review of Berks County, a respected quarterly magazine exploring the people, places, and stories that define the region. Guided by values of integrity, discovery, and inclusion, BHC connects all generations to the county’s diverse and evolving history.