Masthof Press & Bookstore

08/08/2026

We’re hiring! We need an energetic team member with good customer service skills, sharp organization to handle complex orders, and a basic understanding of Adobe software to create mockups. Come join us!

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08/07/2026

Whether it's packaging for hair accessories or your favorite bag of coffee, we're proud to partner with local businesses to create packaging that helps their products look great and stand out on the shelf.

07/31/2026

We don't just print books... we also do mailers for local businesses and non-profits.

07/30/2026

We can help you with all your customized merch needs!

07/15/2026

Writing historical nonfiction requires an unwavering commitment to truth, especially when navigating scarce primary sources. "People of Peace" addresses the complex realities of the Shenandoah Valley, acknowledging that Mennonites settled on lands long occupied by Indigenous peoples and lived as a peace-church community amidst the painful structures of Southern slavery.

Learn more about Elwood Yoder's book "People of Peace" in the latest Masthof Pages Blog.

https://bookstore.masthof.com/blogs/masthof-pages/the-lifelong-lens-of-elwood-yoder

From a lifetime in the history classroom to a fourteen-year publishing quest, author Elwood Yoder has dedicated his career to uncovering the quiet, powerful narratives of the Shenandoah Valley. Le...

07/13/2026

What was its purpose of fraktur artwork?

Elam Stoltzfus: In Amish homes across Pennsylvania, family history was often written by hand. Fraktur—pages of careful script framed with painted borders and simple motifs—marked the mile-stones of family life: births, baptisms, marriages, and family lines. In rural places where official records were scarce, fraktur became both practical and meaningful.

Many of these works were made by artists who never signed their names. Some were local schoolteachers or ministers with skill in lettering; others were traveling artists who moved from farm to farm offering their services. Whether anonymous or known, their work reflected Amish values: fraktur was local, handmade, and personal, created within the community rather than purchased from outside printers.

Read entire article by Amish America:
https://amishamerica.com/elam-stoltzfus-amish-family-records-lancaster-county-pennsylvania-fraktur-needlework-1800-1900s/

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07/01/2026

Visit Renfrew Museum and Park in Waynesboro, PA for an afternoon with author and historian Terry Barkley, as he shares the story of Snow Hill, The Daughter of Ephrata Cloister! See the link for more details.

Snow Hill Cloister Presentation Join us for an afternoon with author and historian Terry Barkley, as he shares the story of Snow Hill, The Daughter of Ephrata Cloister!Free Program! Donations Greatly Appreciated!1010 East Main Street, Waynesboro, PA 17268Wagon Shed Room, Renfrew Visitor CenterSaturd...

06/29/2026

Not all books are mass produced. Mitch runs our Higginson division, where he prints books that are in the public domain, focusing primarily on genealogy, local history, and military history. Let us know if you have any questions about his process!

06/26/2026

100 T-shirts given away! We're so glad for everyone who stopped in and are now looking for another reason to give away more free t-shirts!