Welcome!
This site is dedicated to Nicholas Stoltzfus, Amish pioneer, and the preservation of the Nicholas Stoltzfus House.
You will find some history on Nicholas Stoltzfus and early Amish settlement in the
Reading and Lancaster, Pennsylvania area.
The Homestead - Newsletter Summer 2010
printable pdf of above newsletter - click to download
Upcoming Event
"Connecting with Nicholas"
August 25, 6:00,
only $5
White Horse Fire Hall, 111 White Horse Road,
across from W.H.Machine, on 897
Dinner provided to include old fashioned corn mush, corn on the cob, along with Balony, sausage, and hot dog sandwiches. Offers to assist welcome.
Call 717-768-8218 or 717-367-3906
Donate for the Barn
Program:
-Zach Stoltzfus will have additional to say about the political affairs in the Germany Nicholas left behind.
-Jack gives his documentary with recent discoveries on the house
-Merle reports on the barn plans
-Jeff Stoltzfus describes the Heritage programs
-Family Charts: Coordinated by Raymond Beiler
Tables will be available to display family records and items of interest. Bring family charts and show how you connect with Nicholas
Photos from May 8, 2010 Auction
click here for a full screen slideshow
Article - Purpose is Clear by Paul Kurtz
Make it a day at historical Berks Parks!
Begin the day at the NSH, have lunch in the local pavilion,
then see the Gruber Wagon Works, the Canal Museum, and take to the trails.
Or canoe on the Tulpehocken.
We forgive but will not forget the Nickel Mines shooting. All the victims had Stoltzfus ancestry. They will remain in our hearts and prayers.
Each year the Nicholas Stoltzfus House Preservation Committee hosts a benefit auction on the second Saturday in May. The auction serves to preserve the Nicholas Stoltzfus House and to build facilities to accommodate family gatherings and other visitors. The House is located in Wyomissing next to Berks County Parks along the Tulpehocken Creek which include trails, The Gruber Wagon Works, and a Union Canal museum. Exit Route 222 North from Reading, take Broadcasting Road east 1 half mile to the end, turn right, go about a mile to 1700 Tulpehocken Rd.. Come for food, quilts, furniture, etc. For information call 717-367-3906, 610-373-6206 or email Paul Kurtz, psku@aol.com
In 2006 members of the Preservation Committee met with Michael Leader, President and CEO of Country Meadows. He assured the Committee he supports future development based on the Committees's goals. Preservation is assured through an agreement with Country Meadows.
The goals include building a barn with an apartment for caretakers to replace the house trailer, public restrooms, a heritage room, and a utility room.. Inquiries can be made by calling 610-373-6206 or 717-367-3906.
Click below to see a prototype of the virtual tour of the Nicholas Stoltzfus House. Final version coming soon...
note: If you are not able to view the prototype, you may need to download and install Adobe Shockwave Player. Click here to download it.
This web site is maintained by Scott Stoltzfus. Please contact stoltzfus57@hotmail.com if you have any questions.