Lured by the Homestead Act of 1862, and in search of freedom and opportunity, Germans-from-Russia immigrants from Amish, Hutterite, Lutheran, Mennonite and Reformed backgrounds – and others – began arriving in southeastern Dakota Territory starting in the 1870s. They brought with them their religious traditions, strong work ethic and determination. They persevered, not only surviving the hardships of life on the prairie, but working together to establish the larger Freeman community. Our exhibits and archives tell their stories.
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SMCHA Annual Meeting
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Bethel College Mennonite Church
Dorthy Stucky Halley, co-founder of the Family Peace Initiative, will be our speaker. Dorthy has served victims of family violence for nearly 40 years, and has also worked to improve treatment of those who batter. Come and learn from her expertise in working with domestic violence.
Dorthy’s biographical information is attached, as well as a link to a documentary which includes some of her efforts.
In addition to our speaker, we will be voting new members to the SMCHA board, singing some hymns, and fellowshipping over poppyseed rolls.