Welcome!

We began in 1997. A small group of concerned Nicholas descendants decided they did not want to see the house demolished.

Soon, the number of descendants & non-descendants of Nicholas began to grow and the house was restored in 2003. We began receiving requests for family reunions and other groups to use our property. We determined that we needed to add a caretaker’s suite, public restrooms and a climate-controlled area for Stoltzfus family artifacts. Fundraising efforts were begun to raise funds for the barn.

The barn exterior was constructed in 2011 and we are working to complete the inside. We are seeking monetary, material or labor donations to complete the interior.
See the page “The Barn” for more information.

We are now a group who wish to use this property to tell the Stoltzfus story.

While the annual auction, rentals, and other events provide important funding for the property, donations are needed to make ends meet.
Please consider donating or let us know how you can help.

Select this link to enjoy video presentations:
John Parmer's The history of the Nicholas Stoltzfus House.
Paul Kurtz's Inspiring Through The Stoltzfus Story

The new coffe table book is available from Masthoff Press & Bookstore.
Germany Lutherans to Pennsylvania Amish: The Stoltzfus Family Story
The books was a result of research by author Nic Stoltzfus, photographer Elam Stoltzfus, and co-researchers Rose Beiler and Zach Stoltzfus.

Upcoming Events

Zoom Lecture Second Saturday:
The 18th Century Reading Amish Congregation &
The Nicholas Stoltzfus Homestead
November 14th at 10am
Nic Stoltzfus provides a lecture that will focus on the
Stoltzfus family, their immigration journey from
Germany to Pennsylvania and the move to Berks County.
Select this link to register
This is a free event with a suggested donation.

Download the Fall 2019 Newletter.

We Are Grateful

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

Thanks to the Pequea Amish Bruderschaft, the Nicholas Stoltzfus House Preservation Committee, Country Meadows Retirement Communities, the Tri-County Heritage Society, the Amish Community, and all those who continue to support the restoration of the Nicholas Stoltzfus House. And thanks to Janice Egeland who is responsible for the book 'Descendants of Christian Fisher and Other Amish-Mennonite Pioneer Families'.