Afternoon Sabbatical – “The Amish: Tradition and Change in the 21st Century” – Professor Steve Nolt

The Amish: Tradition and Change in the 21st Century – Professor of History Steve Nolt. Known for preserving traditional ways, the Amish are also a dynamic people who change and adapt in the face of modernity. Steve Nolt, author of Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy which explores the aftermath of the 2006 Nickel Mines school shooting, will highlight recent developments in Amish society including population growth, occupational change, and schooling.

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