Have Dinner With the Amish
Learning about the Amish is an important part of learning about Lancaster County’s unique culture. And what better way to learn about the Amish than to sit down with an Amish family for dinner? Although known for being reclusive and separating themselves from modern society, it is possible to dine with a local Amish family [...]
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs
In Lancaster County even the barns are beautiful. Decorated with folk art, many Lancaster barns are adorned with hex signs – emblems of birds, flowers, and sometimes words. These signs are thought to bring good luck with different symbols bringing love, good fortune, and happiness. Hex signs are no longer just for barns and can [...]
Amish Furniture in Pennsylvania
Amish furniture and quality are synonymous. People have sought after good quality furniture with the onslaught of cheap “made to sell” furniture so many stores have today. True Amish made furniture from their own craft shops has been reasonably priced. Lancaster County Pennsylvania has the second largest community of Amish in America. There you can [...]
Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art Design
Lancaster County may be known for the simple lives of its inhabitants yet the area is rich in culture and design. Indeed, the intricate patterns of a Scherenschnitte and the highly decorated Pennsylvania Dutch pottery are items many Lancaster visitors are eager to see. So, before you go, here are a few Pennsylvania Dutch folk [...]
Finding Buggy Rides Around Lancaster County
July 20, 2009 by admin
Filed under Attractions
Traveling around Lancaster County you’ll be sure to see the distinctive Amish buggy carts being driven up and down Lancaster’s roads. The Amish faith tells them to avoid modern devices that may lead to worldly sins, and so the Amish use buggies instead of cars. A horse and buggy ride can be a charming experience [...]
