“Menno-Hof creatively interprets and presents the history and values of the Anabaptists…Experience the history and heritage of the Amish, Mennonites, and Hutterites.
Travel through five centuries of fascinating history, from their origins in Switzerland to their arrival in America. History unfolds as you explore a 17th century sailing ship and replicas of a 19th century print shop and meeting house. Experience the simulation of a tornado as the wind blows and the theatre shakes. And, finally, see The Amish Room – set up like the inside of an Amish house.
The Anabaptist movement began in Zurich, Switzerland, on January 21, 1525, when a group of believers baptized adults who made a voluntary confession of faith. The word “Anabaptist” means “to rebaptize.” Sixteenth century Anabaptists rebaptized adults who had received the sacrament of infant baptism. This name was attached to a group of believers who called for voluntary, adult baptisms at a time when the state called for infant baptism…Because of their radical views and practices, the Anabaptists were violently persecuted by Catholic and Protestant authorities who considered their stance both heresy and treason. Beliefs such as adult voluntary baptism, separation of church and state, non-violence in all of life which included not taking part in the military, and the Bible (N.T.) as final authority threatened the unity of church and state. Unlike today, the political and religious alliances were knitted very tightly. Their only answer was to attempt to stamp out this Christian group.” (Menno-Hof website)
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