Pennsylvania's Heritage

This book tells the stories of dozens of national groups who emigrated to America, bringing their best skills and unique customs with them. The Pennsylvania experience provides a close-up, exciting view of ethnic diversity, the roles each group played, their arts and customs, and their passion to preserve and pass their heritage on to the younger generation.

Lavishly illustrated with award-winning color photographs, "Pennsylvania Heritage" is a culmination of 12 years of extensive research. "William Penn's vision of Pennsylvania as a place of refuge for people of diverse beliefs and traditions led to the formation of America's first melting pot. Fortunately, dozens of ethnic groups have preserved and sustained their unique customs and traditions. I am pleased that Georg Sheets and Blair Seitz have collaborated in a wonderful book that helps us understand and appreciate this fascinating heritage of song, dance, art, tastes, and customs." -Brent D. Glass, Executive Director Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission