Welcome!
This site is dedicated to Nicholas Stoltzfus, Amish pioneer, and the preservation
of the Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead.
Here you will find some history on Nicholas, the early Stoltzfus family and
Amish settlements in the
Reading and Lancaster, Pennsylvania area.
Download the Fall 2013 Newletter
PHOTOS from the 2013 auction
Saving The Stoltzfus House
In the Lancaster newspapers 11/20/2012
and lancasteronline.com
Download The 2012
House Restoration Progress Brochure
Read about the July 27, 2012 Barn Raising
View photos of the barn raising on youtube
Recently added articles
Read the Article by Tom Infield in
The Philly Inquirer on 9/5/2011
How Firm a Foundation? The Barn Construction Begins.
Newsletter and Publications Archive
Speech given at Barn Groundbreaking
by Merle W. Stoltzfus
Faith Heritage of the Stoltzfus Familyby Merle W. Stoltzfus
Photos from the 2011 barnraising
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.
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 completing 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 717-808-7785.
Nicholas Stoltzfus House drawing by Roger Cooke - Used by Permission.