500th Anniversary of the Anabaptist Movement

Our IA Mennonite Museum and Archives showcases the history of the Mennonites and Amish in the Kalona, IA area. Many can trace forefathers coming westward from Pennsylvania and other eastern locations in the United States and even from European countries. This happens to be the 500th Anniversary year of the Anabaptist Movement which started in Europe. Many of the area residents are descendants of that church movement. What led the group, that we know as the Anabaptist, to break with other Protestant Reformers in Europe in the 16th century? What were the major points of contention between these two groups? What does it mean for our community today? Come listen as Tom Meyers answers these questions at lectures scheduled at this year's annual Kalona Fall Festival. Friday, September 26, 2025, 1 pm and 6 pm, Saturday, September 27, 2025, 1 pm.