How to Plan Your Own Mennonite History Trip to Poland
In early 2020, we made plans to visit Ukraine with Andrew’s parents, including the village (Ruckenau) where Andrew’s grandfather was born. We had everything figured […]
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The Story of the Nickel Obelisk in Szynych, Poland
“You’d better post about the Nickelstein,” Andrew said. “I will!” I promised. “But also… why?” “Because! It’s the only monument Mennonites have put up in […]
I Visited My 6x Great Grandmother’s Grave in Schoensee, Poland
Or, at least, I tried to visit her grave. Born in 1748, she is my great-great-great-great-great-great-grandmother. In the Grandma Online database, she is simply (name […]
Christfelde’s Homestead & Arcaded House!
Continuing my little travelogue of Mennonite stuff in Poland… On Friday, July 5th, 2024, we had just seen Chelmno and then in our excitement at […]
Exploring Kosowo Mennonite Cemetery and Chelmno in Poland!
By 8:11am Andrew was checking us out of Hotel 1231, and we took in our last glimpses of Torun. This was going to be the […]