Where is Lancaster County?

Farming in Lancaster County

Lancaster County located in Pennsylvania, is the heart and soul of the Amish people. These people originated from Switzerland and Germany during the early 18th century and settled in Pennsylvania. Today they continue to speak their original language referred to as Pennsylvania Dutch.

They farm their fertile farming lands but not using any modern day equipment, in fact their beliefs are to keep their way of life as simple as possible and for this they are known as the “Plain People”. They wear plain, dark clothes, have no electricity or telephones in their homes, and use horse-drawn buggies and horse-drawn power for their farming.

This simple way of life encourages the people to pass on learnt crafts to each generation. The Amish people are well known for their fine quilts and quality furniture.

Lonely Planet Guide Book – Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania Dutch Country

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One Great Reason to Visit Lancaster County

One great reason to visit Lancaster County is to learn about and experience the Amish people’s ‘simple’ way of life.

Explaining the Amish Way of Life

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