Amish Country Homestead & One-Room School

Amish Country Homestead - Lancaster County, Pa

Amish Country Homestead
& One-Room School

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8400

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Learn About the Amish at the Amish Country Homestead

The Amish Country Homestead has been a Lancaster County visitor landmark for over 50 years. It reflects a commitment to accurately portray the Old Order Amish people as they live and work in the world of today, not as they lived many years ago.

Amish Country Homestead - Bird-In-Hand, PaThis is not a museum, but instead is furnished as the real home of the Fisher family, whom you may have met in the local production of “Jacob’s Choice” at the Amish Experience Theatre.

Enjoy an educational guided tour through the nine rooms and one-room school that give visitors an inside look at Amish life. The authenticity of the Amish Country Homestead has been recognized by the County of Lancaster by designating it as a “Heritage Site”.

As you tour the Homestead, you learn about Amish traditions and practices, about their plain clothing, and how they still enjoy many modern conveniences without the use of electricity.

From the pantry stocked full of freshly canned vegetables to the family’s plain clothes, propane-powered lamps to air-compressor driven appliances, the Fisher Family Homestead truly provides insights into the complex riddles of a culture so very different than our own.

The Fisher One-Room School is filled with authentic desks and furnishings from an actual Amish school. The tradition of teaching eight grades in one room is certainly fascinating.

Tour Times

Tours of the Amish Country Homestead take approximately 45 minutes. Tours begin hourly at a quarter to the hour. (The first tour of the day is at 10:45 am, and the last tour is at 4:45 pm.)

The Homestead is open 7 days a week through November. In early December they are only open on Saturdays, but are open daily December 21-31.

They are closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Admission to the Amish Country Homestead

Purchase tickets in person at the Amish Experience Box Office, but you can view all ticket prices and available packages on their website.

Contact them ahead of time to schedule group tours of 20 or more. See their group website for group prices, policies, and options available.

Other Attractions at the Amish Homestead

Also on the property here you’ll find these other popular attractions:

 

Amish Country Homestead
& One-Room School

3121 Old Philadelphia Pike (Rt. 340)
Bird-in-Hand, PA 17505
717-768-8400

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Directions     Rates     Hours

 

 

Jacob’s Choice at the Amish Experience Theater

Jacob’s Choice at the Amish Experience Theater

Discover the world of the Amish today through the emotional struggle of the Fisher family to preserve 400 years of tradition. Five screens, smoke, fire, wind and special effects immerse you in this dramatic story as you experience what it’s really like to be Amish.

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Smokehouse BBQ and Brews at Plain & Fancy Farm

Smokehouse BBQ and Brews at Plain & Fancy Farm

Authentic BBQ and smoked meat, fried chicken, house-made sauces, sandwiches, sides, salads, local brews & cocktails. Menu also includes Traditional Lancaster County Favorites. Dine-in, take-out and catering available. Buggy rides, Amish homestead tours & shopping on-premises.  Walk-ins welcome.

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Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides

Aaron & Jessica’s Buggy Rides

Ride like the Amish do… with a Horse and Buggy view!  Our Amish drivers escort you through working Amish farms. Several family priced ride options available. ASK ABOUT OUR Private Rides! Group tours welcome. Located at Plain and Fancy Farm just east of Bird-in-Hand along Route 340.

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Amish Experience: Amish Meal in an Amish Home

Amish Experience: Amish Meal in an Amish Home

Tour the Amish Countryside and enjoy an authentic Amish meal in an Amish home.  Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat, family-style menu of delicious PA Dutch foods.  The three-hour tour includes an hour of farmland touring, a stop at an Amish quilt or craft shop, and then a meal in an Amish home.

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Amish Experience SuperSaver Tour

Amish Experience SuperSaver Tour

Enjoy the emotional story of “Jacob’s Choice” in the Amish Experience Theater. Explore the Amish Country Homestead & One-Room School. Discover the spectacular beauty of the Amish farmlands on your 14-passenger shuttle, led by a certified Amish Country tour guide.

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Amish Experience Visit-in-Person Tour

Amish Experience Visit-in-Person Tour

Visit three real Amish homes. Meet a farmer at milking time, a craftsman in their workshop, and a family at home. We work with 30 authentic Amish households not normally open to the public. This exclusive tour takes 14 people maximum to ensure everyone interacts with the Amish hosts.

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Amish Experience: Theater, Homestead, & Farm Tours

Amish Experience: Theater, Homestead, & Farm Tours

The Amish Experience is a complete interpretive center focusing on Amish culture and heritage.  Completely surrounded by Amish farmland along Route 340, the experience offers “Jacob’s Choice” in the Amish Experience multi-media Theater, guided walking tours of an Amish House & School, and guided bus tours of the Amish farmland.

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AmishView Inn & Suites

AmishView Inn & Suites

Tripadvisor’s #1 Lancaster County Hotel. Trivago’s #1 National 3-star Hotel. Located on AAA Scenic Byway. Indoor pool, spa, fitness center. AmishView makes the perfect intimate getaway or family vacation. Complimentary hearty breakfast buffet. DVD players & kitchenettes in every room. Value packages.

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