On this commemorative Anabaptist heritage tour in Europe, visit significant sites that will bring to life the stories of Menno Simons, Pilgram Marpeck, Dirk Willems, Jakob Amman, and other important Anabaptist leaders.

Connect past to present by joining Anabaptists from around the world at a 500th anniversary celebration of the first adult baptisms in Zürich, organized by Mennonite World Conference. Reflect in a cave where Anabaptists worshipped in secret, take a cable car up Stockhorn mountain, see the historic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans, and stay in the homes of hospitable locals in Menno Simons’ hometown, Witmarsum. Along the way, experience the cultural richness that Switzerland, France, Germany, and the Netherlands have to offer.

Mennonite archivist Conrad Stoesz will guide you on this journey of discovery and fellowship. Conrad is passionate about preserving and sharing Mennonite history and archives. He has been the archivist at the Mennonite Heritage Archives since 1999, is on the board of the Mennonite Historical Society of Canada, and is the co-editor of Mennonite Historian magazine.

This tour includes a focus on Anabaptist history depicted in Dutch art. For four days in Germany and the Netherlands, Art historian Nina Schroeder will join the group to share her insights on Mennonite artists and their patrons in the Dutch Golden Age. A highlight will be visiting the Rijksmuseum to see the Mennonite collection and Dutch Golden Age works by world-renowned artists like Rembrandt and Vermeer. You will also see portraits of Menno Simons and other Anabaptist leaders, art from the Martyrs Mirror and paintings by Mennonite artists.