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Welcome to the Young Center
An integral part of academic life at Elizabethtown College, the Young Center fosters and promotes the study of Anabaptist and Pietist groups. Scholarly and interpretive investigations of the life, culture and beliefs of Anabaptists and Pietists, primarily in their North American context, are conducted by Young Center staff, visiting scholars, and students. The Center, which is named for Galen S. Young, D.O., and Jessie M. Young, interprets the cultural and religious heritage of Anabaptist and Pietist communities to the general public via lectures, colloquia, seminars, exhibits, and conferences. Learn more about Anabaptists and Pietists.
Facilities and Hours
Located near Lake Placida on the campus of Elizabethtown College, the Young Center includes the Bucher Meetinghouse, offices, a seminar room, a reading room, and a display area. The Center is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Bucher Bookshop
Located in the lobby of the Young Center, the Bucher Bookshop contains over 100 different titles on the Brethren, Brethren in Christ, Amish, Mennonites, Hutterites, and Moravians. The books range from scholarly studies to children's fiction. The shop is open during the Center's regular hours and during special events.
Contact Information
Phone: 717-361-1470
Fax: 717-361-1443
E-mail: youngctr@etown.edu
