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Migration of German-speaking people to Kansas began in 1857. Explore what it means to be German, the major settlements, and their cultural institutions, such as religious denominations and dialects.
“German Migration to Kansas and their Settlements” focuses on the history of the migration of
German-speaking persons to Kansas beginning in 1857, with the opening of Kansas Territory for
settlement, and continuing to the present day. We will explore what it means to be “German”
in a broader European context. The major settlements of German speakers in Kansas and their
cultural institutions, especially the many varieties of religious denominations that Germans
brought to Kansas will be highlighted. Finally, we will take a look at the many varieties of
German dialects brought to Kansas by these immigrants and the outlook for the continued
speaking a varieties of German in Kansas such as Pennsylvania Dutch and Mennonite Low
German (Plautdietsch).
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Genealogy | Adult |
The Advanced Learning Library, located centrally in the historic Delano neighborhood, has many specialty services and collections including the Maker Space and AV Studio, local history and genealogy collections, and the Friends of the Wichita Public Library used bookstore.