David Y. Neufeld

Historian · Educator · Researcher · Cross-Cultural Explorer · Storyteller

David is a professor of history at Conrad Grebel University College, where he directs the Institute of Anabaptist and Mennonite Studies. Extended stays in Europe and Latin America early in his life sparked an enduring fascination with cross-cultural relationship-building, language learning, and the study of the past.

More recently, his scholarship on the life and thought of early Anabaptists has taken him into archives and historical sites across Switzerland, France, and Germany. On tour, David brings fresh insight about who these people were — and what their stories might mean for us today. He looks forward to exploring old places with new eyes, focusing not only on what these sites reveal about the past, but also on what they teach about the vibrant communities preserving them.

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Tours
From Porto to Santiago: A Camino Journey of Faith & Reflection
Apr 15
From Porto to Santiago: A Camino Journey of Faith & Reflection

Begin with a cultural and reflective tour in Porto, Portugal, then walk the final 130 km of the Portuguese Coastal Camino from Baiona to Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy breathtaking coastal and forested paths, explore charming towns, and share in guided reflections. With comfort, connection, and purpose woven throughout, this pilgrimage invites renewal and deeper meaning along the Way of St. James.

Vienna to Venice: The Untold Stories of Women, Peasants & the Anabaptist Witness
May 6
Vienna to Venice: The Untold Stories of Women, Peasants & the Anabaptist Witness

Journey from Vienna to Venice on a powerful exploration of the often-overlooked women, peasants, and artisans who shaped the Anabaptist story. Trace their courage across Austria, Czechia, and Northern Italy as you visit historic sites of faith, resistance, and resilience. Alongside profound history, enjoy Europe’s cultural and natural treasures—from Vienna’s grand artistry to the Dolomites’ serene beauty—guided by storyteller and historian, Dr. Kimberly Schmidt.

Down the Rhine: The Swiss Mennonite Exodus
Jun 2
Down the Rhine: The Swiss Mennonite Exodus

This journey follows the path of Swiss and Alsatian Anabaptists—families whose faith and convictions led them to be exiled from their homelands and floatdown the Rhine River in search of refuge and peace. Along this unforgettable route, explore powerful landscapes and historic towns, discover stories of resilience and hospitality, and walk in the footsteps of those who shaped the Mennonite and Amish identities.