The One Room Schoolhouse
The One Room Schoolhouse: A Staple of Amish EducationThe one-room schoolhouse is an iconic part of American history and even today, the Amish community still uses them to educate their children. While...
Why are peacocks special to the amish
Why are peacocks special to the Amish? Peacocks are special to the Amish because they represent beauty, freedom, and self-expression. Peacocks are often used as symbols of faith and grace, and the vib...
Top 7 attractions in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, Pennsylvania is renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and beautiful architecture. It is the oldest inland city in the United States and is home to an active Amish community. The c...
Amish Education
Amish EducationThe Amish believe strongly in education for all boys and girls through eighth grade. Most traditional US schools go through 12th grade. Most Amish believe that children should be learni...
Religious Persecution drove the Amish from Europe
History Religious persecution drove the Amish from Europe. Their first arrival in America is placed in the 1700s, initially settling in Pennsylvania but eventually pushing westward to Ohio. Holmes Cou...
5 TOP MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS IN OHIO'S AMISH COUNTRY
5 TOP MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS IN OHIO’S AMISH COUNTRY 1) Visit Behalt, it is a different kind of attraction in Holmes County… you’ll learn so much at the cyclorama mural, called Behalt. It shows the begi...
Is there anything to do on a Sunday in Amish Country?
Is there anything to do on a Sunday in Amish Country? Sundays in Holmes and Lancaster County is a very unique experience. The Amish never work on Sundays as it is their worship day. All Amish busin...