The Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center was founded in 1986.
We collect and preserve artifacts of the Amish who came in 1791 to Mifflin County.
We also seek to tell their stories through newsletters, books and tours.
Our genealogical database has over 47,000 individuals with roots in Big Valley.
We collect and preserve artifacts of the Amish who came in 1791 to Mifflin County.
We also seek to tell their stories through newsletters, books and tours.
Our genealogical database has over 47,000 individuals with roots in Big Valley.
Support the Heritage Center
- Become a member and receive the quarterly newsletter (household $20/year; lifetime $500/person)
- Become a volunteer
- Give a tax-deductible monetary donation for the sustainability of our non-profit Heritage Center
- Donate artifacts related to Big Valley's Amish and Mennonites
- Purchase books at the Heritage Center
Board Members
Tom Spicher, President
Sanford King, Vice President
Dale Hostetler, Secretary
Sharon Peachey, Treasurer
Betty Hartzler
Jayne Kanagy
Luke Peachey
Nathan Peachey
Sherman Stoltzfus
L. Marlin Yoder
Ray Yoder
Lucille Yutzy
Sanford King, Vice President
Dale Hostetler, Secretary
Sharon Peachey, Treasurer
Betty Hartzler
Jayne Kanagy
Luke Peachey
Nathan Peachey
Sherman Stoltzfus
L. Marlin Yoder
Ray Yoder
Lucille Yutzy