Amish Voices of Harmony - Drucilla Milne

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$145
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
no
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2016
End Date
April 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Jackson
Jackson
Project Overview

Drucilla's presentation focuses on her experiences in becoming acquainted with and learning the Amish lifestyle near the communities of Harmony and Canton, Minnesota. She gives a brief history of the Amish and uses Bible verses to explain why they follow this lifestyle. Her experiences include humor, acquiring trust, stories of struggle, shunning practices and heartwarming tales. Drucilla is the author of, "The Amish of Harmony" and "Amish Voices".

Project Details

8 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$145
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

People attending this program will come away with a better understanding of the customs, occupations, religious practices and the roots of the strong ethnic life of the Amish. Participant evaluations and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

-"Great program! I learned a lot about the Amish lifestyle".
-"The presentation was great. Seeing the actual clothing, Bible and other items was interesting."
-"I would like to learn more about the Amish history in Minnesota. I hope to plan a trip to Harm

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200